Gas Reservation: Who’s Backing Your Energy Supply
Australia’s biggest east coast LNG producer just went on record with the federal government – and they didn’t mince words. In a formal submission to the government’s Gas Market Review Consultation, Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) called for a federally-mandated export licensing regime that forces LNG producers to keep a fair share of gas here at […]
ACCC Warns of East Coast Gas Shortfall
Australia’s east coast gas market just entered a new phase of uncertainty, with the risk of a gas shortfall. According to the ACCC’s Gas Inquiry Report, released on June 30, the short-term supply outlook has deteriorated significantly since December. A potential gas shortfall in Q4 2025 and throughout 2026 is now on the table – […]
As Gas Usage Falls, Who Pays for the Pipes?
Australia’s gas industry is at a crossroads. As more households and businesses make the switch to electric appliances, the country’s vast gas pipeline network faces a growing dilemma: fewer users left to cover the same costs. In response, pipeline owners are seeking to recover more of their costs up front, and those consuming gas are […]
Gas-Fired Electricity Generation Surges – Victoria Uses Over 83% of Annual Forecast in Five Days
Between Sunday 8 June and Friday 13 June 2025, Victoria consumed more than 4,668 terajoules (TJ) of gas for gas-fired electricity generation. This is a striking figure given that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) had forecast just 5,600 TJ for the entire year under its central scenario, outlined in the 2025 Gas Statement of […]
Gas Prices: Australia’s East–West Divide
We’re often told Australia is an energy superpower but, if you’re a business on the east coast, it doesn’t always feel that way. A recent article in the Australian Financial Review explored the growing frustration over gas prices, highlighting just how stark the divide is between east and west. And while federal intervention is being […]