The Economic Regulation Authority has told the state’s domestic gas inquiry it would be open to a role in the administration of a domestic gas policy but would need a clear mandate to be involved.
Woodside Energy continues to target first LNG production from its Scarborough project by 2026, despite recent regulatory setbacks and opposition from sections of the community.
Woodside Energy will work with government on a proposal to plant native trees on degraded land north of Perth, after progressing to the next stage of the state’s Carbon for Conservation program.
Woodside Energy has reiterated its $3.7 billion payment in taxes and royalties to Australian state and federal governments in the first six months of 2023, ahead of the release of a federal tax report.
Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill believes image challenges facing her sector locally reflect the views of a vocal minority, rather than widespread community opposition.
Permitting is under way on remediation work to improve carbon capture at Chevron Australia’s Gorgon facility on Barrow Island, according to managing director Mark Hatfield.
Santos has vowed to “vigorously defend” Federal Court proceedings launched by Tiwi traditional owners over the oil and gas company’s $US4.7 billion Barossa project.
Premier Roger Cook has backed Woodside’s controversial Scarborough and Browse projects as part of the regional solution to Asia’s “acute anxieties” around energy supply.
LNG producer Chevron Australia paid more than $1.2 billion in tax in Australia in 2022, over a period during which it racked up income tax payment liability of $4.2 billion.
Chevron has welcomed endorsement of new enterprise agreements for workers at its Western Australian offshore platforms as it seeks to bring an end to a tumultuous strike action saga.
Premier Roger Cook will meet with companies including Mitsui & Co on the first day of his mission to Japan, as the government looks to sell its vision for the state’s renewable sector.
Beach Energy reported a 12 per cent revenue drop last quarter, citing a “disappointing” drop in east coast uptake for its product and singling out Otway Basin customer Origin Energy.
Chevron has asked Fair Work Australia for assistance as it seeks to strike a deal with Offshore Alliance and avoid further strike action at its North West LNG projects.
Buru Energy is actively pursuing a joint venture partner to help it bring its Canning Basin gas interests into production, less than a year after buying out Origin Energy’s share of its projects.
