Santos: Moomba’s carbon bet and the Narrabri gas standoff
The short version: Santos runs one of the biggest carbon capture projects on the planet in a paddock outside Innamincka, has spent the better part of a decade trying to get a gas field in northern New South Wales into production, and keeps turning up in every conversation about why the east coast might run […]
The Coalition’s nuclear plan: cost and timeline questions
Seven sites. Eleven gigawatts. Operational by the early 2040s. Those are the headline numbers from the Coalition’s nuclear policy, which was taken to the 2025 federal election and lost, but which Peter Dutton’s successor has since indicated the party intends to prosecute as a long-term alternative energy vision. The policy didn’t win government, but the […]
The Role of Fossil Fuels and Renewables in Australia
Australia’s energy system and economy have been tied to fossil fuels for decades. Renewable energy has also played a growing role. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydro have been increasingly integrated into Australia’s energy mix. For decades, coal, oil and LNG powered the nation’s industries and were exported. Fossil Fuels are a reliable and cost-effective […]
The Future Of Biomass Energy In Australia
Biomass Energy in Australia holds great promise as a clean and abundant source of renewable power, capable of meeting the country’s energy needs sustainably while reducing emissions and supporting local economies. Solar energy is also a major player in the fight against climate change, as it converts abundant sunlight without emitting harmful emissions into clean […]