THE Western Australia Government has welcomed moves by the Commonwealth Government to enter into a bilateral agreement to streamline environmental approvals. The Commonwealth Government today confirmed its intention to enter into a landmark agreement that will provide a single avenue
A PIONEERING renewable hydrogen production facility being developed in Adelaide today celebrates a construction milestone with the start of installation of its key component, an electrolyser at Hydrogen Park South Australia (HyP SA). Project developer, Australian Gas Networks (AGN) –
A comprehensive three-year scientific study into the air, water and soil impacts of hydraulic fracturing in Queensland has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways. The study also found current water treatment technology used for
THE Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions reflects a more pragmatic and workable approach to emissions management than those previously proposed. APPEA chief executive, Andrew McConville, said implementation of the guideline by the EPA
THE Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association has elected to postpone its 2020 APPEA Conference in Perth due to Coronavirus concerns. In a statement the Association said that: “Due to recent events involving the COVID-19 Corona Virus, we regret to
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has informed Australian authorities of its decision to discontinue its controversial exploration drilling plan (Stromlo-1) in the Ceduna sub-basin, offshore South Australia. The company announced that following a holistic review of its exploration portfolio, it has
AUSTRALIA’S oil and gas industry has welcomed the recent announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to deliver new deregulation measures for Australian businesses. Mr Morrison announced the development of a digital environmental approvals process and database aimed at reducing the
ONE of Australia’s largest solar farms, APA Group’s Darling Downs Solar Farm, has been officially opened by Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy the Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham MP. The farm, a photovoltaic generation facility comprising 423,360 solar
THE release of the Western Australian Government’s implementation plan for WA’s hydraulic fracturing inquiry is a step in the right direction and will help provide confidence in the sector, according to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA). The
INTERNATIONAL energy company, Equinor, has released its draft Environment Plan (EP) for the proposed Stromlo-1 exploration drilling programme in permit EPP-39 in the Great Australian Bight for public comment. The development of the EP is a key step in the offshore exploration regulatory process. It details