Wed, 3 March 2010
Gas will be the source of more than one third of Australia’s electricity generation by 2030, according to a report launched by Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson.
Compiled by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and Geoscience Australia, the minister has launched the Australian Energy Resources Assessment (AERA), which examines Australia’s identified and potential energy resources.
Mr Ferguson (pictured) said “The two big findings are the extraordinary potential of coal seam gas and unconventional gas resources, and for the first time, we can see just how extensive Australia’s renewable energy resources are.”
Australia’s energy exports are projected to continue to grow until 2030 to meet global demands for energy. Net energy trade is expected to increase by 3.9…
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Wed, 3 March 2010
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser will lead a trade mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in March in a bid to develop new partnerships for PNG’s major projects including gas projects.
Fri, 26 February 2010
The Australian gas industry is investing billions of dollars to commercialise Australia’s natural gas resources, requiring the design, construction and operation of new gas processing facilities – Bentley Systems offers a range of computer software to manage design and engineering data from initial design concept through to facility operation and management.
Thu, 25 February 2010
Fyfe has commenced a front-end engineering study for the development of a high pressure natural gas spur line to power the town of Yulara, located near Uluru in the Northern Territory.
Tue, 23 February 2010
Queensland’s minerals and energy sector leaders have reconfirmed their support for state government land use planning decisions using transparent and scientifically-based criteria.
Fri, 19 February 2010
An increasing proportion of women are choosing careers in Queensland’s resources sector, according to a survey conducted by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
