ANALYSIS: To understand today's backflip on coal subsidies, its instructive to look at a recent damning review of the government agency driving energy policy in WA.
The state government has walked back on its plan to end subsidies for Griffin Coal by the middle of 2026, committing to an extension which could put its energy system goals at risk.
The owner of the only privately-owned coal-fired power station in the state has been handed a $5 million fine by the Economic Regulation Authority for breaching market rules.
WA's energy market operator has highlighted the need for further big investments in power stations and longer-duration batteries to avoid supply shortages in coming years.
The half-owner of the Bluewaters coal power station is pursuing the development of a major wind farm in WA's South West in partnership with local outfit Wind with Purpose.
Workers at the government-subsidised Griffin coal mine near Collie will be eligible for one-off payments of up to $30,000 each as the operation seeks to retain staff despite its challenges.
Goldminer Newmont Corporation has struck a long-term supply agreement with WA's largest wind farm, months after extending its contract with the state's largest coal-fired power station.
ANALYSIS: Incentives from the Australian Energy Market Operator to stimulate growth of the state's battery storage capacity may have dented a renewable project's production vision.
The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed Bluewaters Power's bid for an inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Griffin Coal's receivers despite finding an element of mistrust between the parties.
Roger Cook says the funding will deliver certainty, but critics say its an admission of failure and rubber stamps the closure of Griffin Coal and Bluewaters power station in 2026.
Premier Roger Cook is expected to announce a three-year extension to operating subsidies paid to embattled miner Griffin Coal, with the total bill set to exceed $150 million.
The taxpayer-funded financial lifeline propping up the insolvent Griffin Coal Mining Company over the past year is closing in on $40 million, according to state government figures.
Lanco will be pushing to replace Griffin Coal's liquidators but lost its preferred appointment of Pitcher Partners after Bluewaters Power Station's intervention in the Federal Court.
The state government has deferred the closure of one of its coal-fired power stations after a report forecast a big shortfall in energy supply within three years.
Cor Cordis has been appointed as liquidator of Griffin Coal, joining receivers Deloitte, with the power to potentially cancel a supply deal with Bluewaters.
Creditors of Griffin Coal are no closer to an insolvency appointment, as the clock runs down on customer Bluewaters' rights to step in and run the miner.
Griffin Coal has delayed a control bid by power generator Bluewaters after a mystery creditor emerged with a rival plan, amid revelations the miner's debts could be close to $US1 billion.
An aggressive switch to green energy and manufacturing is the boldest economic policy of the state election campaign, though the promise has many challenges.
The state government is reviewing its support for the Myalup-Wellington water project after revealing that associated agreements with Collie coal miners were unlikely to be finalised.
Indian-backed miner Griffin Coal could have controllers appointed within weeks after receiving a default notice from a major power generator, as their dispute escalates.
At least $100 million has been earmarked for initiatives in the Collie district as the state government targets its support for the area ahead of potential coal shutdowns, although there is debate about the impact on other regional towns.
Two of Western Australia's biggest power stations have earned after-tax profits of around $37 million in the 12 months to March, despite one of the generators being out of action, according to the annual report of their part owner.
The Japanese owners of the Bluewaters Power Station near Collie face the prospect of substantial payments to the energy market operator, after an incident that has put one of its generating units out of service for up to six months.
A new lobby group associated with influential players in the power industry has warned the state government it risks a voter backlash at the 2017 poll if proposed changes to the sector trigger higher prices to households.
Vinalco Energy, the Synergy-owned Muja power station operator, could be fined up to $100,000 after it was found to have exercised unlawful power over Western Australia's electricity market.
The Anglican Church's move to distance itself from fossil fuel-related industries could have implications for its CBD property portfolio, with up to nine resources sector companies that lease office space across the church's commercial buildings.
