Projects
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WA partially lifts fracking moratorium
The West Australian government has lifted the fracking moratorium in parts of the state.
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CSIRO seals hydrogen partnership with Fortescue
CSIRO and Fortescue Metals Group have forged a partnership to support the development of hydrogen technologies.
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Bayu Undan infill program complete
The Bayu Undan infill program in the Timor Sea has been completed.
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Shell sells Greater Sunrise stake to Timor-Leste
Shell Australia has struck a deal with the Timor-Leste Government to sell its share of the Greater Sunrise gas venture.
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Beehive well plans accelerated
Melbana Energy, Total and Santos have modified their commercial agreement to accelerate the drilling in the Beehive prospect.
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INPEX officially opens Ichthys LNG facility
Ichthys officially opened with celebrations culminating in an event attended by the Australian and Japanese Prime Ministers.
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Sole pipeline undergoing repair
A wall thickness opening has been identified in the pipeline connecting the Sole production wells to the Orbost Gas Plant.
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Woodside seeks approvals for Browse LNG plan
Woodside Petroleum has filed documents with the Australian Department of the Environment and Energy regarding the Browse LNG project.
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APLNG and QCLNG reach gas supply deal
Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) and Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) have reached agreements over infrastructure sharing and gas supply.
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Queensland opens more land for exploration
The Queensland government has released another large expanse of land for gas exploration.
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Well drilling approved at Reid’s Dome Gas Project
The joint operating committee for the Reid’s Dome Gas Project has approved the drilling of the Nyanda-4 well located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
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Senex backs two natural gas projects
Senex Energy has made a final investment decision on two natural gas projects, committing more than $200 million to the new developments.
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Lakes Oil files in Victorian Court of Appeal
Lakes Oil has filed documents in the Victorian Court of Appeal over a decision in favour of the Victorian gas moratorium.
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NWS signs gas deal with Browse, Chevron
The Woodside Petroleum-led North West Shelf Joint Venture (JV) has signed agreements to process gas from third-parties.
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INPEX ships first Ichthys cargo
INPEX has shipped its first cargo from the Ichthys LNG Project’s onshore gas liquefaction plant in Darwin, Northern Territory.
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Gas flows under budget and ahead of schedule
Gas production has commenced at the Woodside Petroleum-operated Greater Western Flank Phase 2 Project, under budget and ahead of schedule.
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Woodside’s Scarborough plan excites BHP
BHP is reportedly excited by joint venture partner Woodside Petroleum’s plans to develop the Scarborough gas field.
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AGL gas projects threatened by bureaucracy
AGL’s Interim CEO Brett Redman says the collapse of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has affected the company’s development of new gas fired power stations in NSW, while its Crib Point LNG terminal in Victoria could be delayed by a state government-led environmental assessment of the project and its associated pipeline.
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APPEA: activists ignoring facts about gas
A group of activists, academics and former politicians campaigning against new onshore gas developments in Western Australia are ignoring the facts about natural gas and the industry, according to Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) Director External Relations Matthew Doman.
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Cooper signs new gas sales agreement with Origin
Cooper Energy has secured a new gas sales contract for its Casino Henry Joint Venture (JV) with Origin Energy.
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Venice to push ahead LNG project to match rivals
Venice Energy could push forward development of its LNG import project in order to match the expected start dates of its competitors.
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Lakes Oil loses court challenge against Vic gas ban
Lakes Oil has lost a Supreme Court challenge against the Victorian onshore gas moratorium.
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Wärtsilä to operate Oil Search PNG gas power plant
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with NiuPower to be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Port Moresby Power Station, a clean-burning natural gas power plant in Papua New Guinea.
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AGL warns of 2020s Victorian gas shortfall
Victoria could face gas shortages in the early 2020s, with potential export controls likely to exacerbate this problem, according to AGL Energy.
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NGP pipeline mechanical works complete
Jemena has completed all pipeline mechanical works on the Northern Gas Pipeline (NGP).
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Government funding Gas Acceleration Program
The Australian Government has agreed to provide funds of up to $2 million to Energy World Corporation (EWC) subsidiary Australian Gasfields as part of its Gas Acceleration Program.
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