Latest News — Gas Today — The magazine for Australia’s natural gas industry

Industry welcomes study into eastern gas market

Wed, 5 June 2013 Manufacturing Australia and the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) have come out in support of the study into the eastern Australian gas market announced last week by Federal Resources and Energy Minister Gary at the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference.

Rising costs hurting industry: APPEA 2013 wrap-up

Wed, 5 June 2013 The annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference held in Brisbane last week brought together industry leaders who discussed the problems facing the industry, namely the declining investor confidence in Australia’s gas industry due to high costs, paired with a rise in demand for gas from the LNG trains and declining productivity.

US more flexible for LNG: Wood Mackenzie

Wed, 5 June 2013 Wood Mackenzie Head of Australia Upstream Consulting Andrew McManus has warned Australia faces a hiatus in new LNG projects as the focus of LNG buyers has turned to the United States.

Productivity Commission calls for rational policy approach for exploration

Wed, 5 June 2013 The productivity of Australia's resource exploration industry is falling, according to a draft report - Mineral and Energy Resource Exploration - released by the Productivity Commission.

Must read: the industry’s most popular articles available now

Wed, 5 June 2013 Since its launch in August 2007, Gas Today has been covering the complete gamut of the industry from exploration and production through to the end user, and in a special offer for new subscribers to the Gas Today package, a selection of the magazine’s most read articles since its launch has been compiled.

NSW fracking event aims to “tell our story better”

$NSW fracking event aims to “tell our story better”$ Wed, 5 June 2013 Australian gas industry stakeholders will meet in Sydney in July to discuss how to address the objections to fracking and how to improve its perception within the community.

Site accommodation a work in progress for gas industry

Wed, 5 June 2013 Accommodation that houses project workers costs Australian gas companies millions of dollars to construct, with the added costs of maintenance, security and catering.

Two-way conversation the key to community empathy: Cotter

Wed, 29 May 2013 Queensland’s GasFields Commission Chairman John Cotter has highlighted increased two-way conversation with everyday consumers about where their energy comes from as the key to improving the industry’s relationship with the community.

Industry must fight against ‘radical’ green agenda: Seeney

Wed, 29 May 2013 Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney has addressed the last day of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference, encouraging the gas industry to be proactive in their fight against a "blind" green agenda.

Steer clear of North American shale comparisons – more consideration required for Aust: RISC

Tue, 28 May 2013 Much more is required to understand unconventional gas development in Australia than simply super-imposing the North American shale gas experience, independent oil and gas advisory company RISC has told the annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference in Brisbane.

Cripps, Hartcher discuss improving community confidence in CSG industry

Tue, 28 May 2013 The Queensland and New South Wales governments’ energy ministers have spoken of the importance of improved community engagement for Australia’s CSG industry, speaking to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference this morning.

Productivity challenge imperative for successful LNG sector: McKinsey

Tue, 28 May 2013 Australia’s economic success story is at risk from stalling productivity, McKinsey & Company Australia Managing Director Michael Rennie has said at the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) conference in Brisbane.

Innovation key to boosting productivity in oil and gas organisations: E&Y

Mon, 27 May 2013 Innovation is the single most important driver of organisational productivity in the oil and gas sector in Australia, a comprehensive new study by Ernst & Young and the University of Queensland Business School shows.

Australia must remain competitive: Knox, Byers

Mon, 27 May 2013 The first morning of the 53rd annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference has raised the importance of improving the industry’s international competitiveness and committing to policies ahead of the Federal election in September to build Australia’s growth.

Gray announces study to investigate eastern gas market

Mon, 27 May 2013 Federal Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray today announced a major new Federal Government study into the rapidly changing eastern Australian gas market.

Greens CSG position ‘absurd’: Gray

Mon, 27 May 2013 Federal Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray has described as ‘absurd’ the Greens’ announcement that they will go to September’s election with a policy for a blanket ban on all new CSG exploration and production.

Government announces offshore acreage release and plan to streamline offshore regulation

Mon, 27 May 2013 The Federal Government has today announced the 2013 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release comprising 31 areas across six basins in Commonwealth waters offshore of the Northern Territory, the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Western Australia and Victoria.

Federal Budget to affect exploration costs: APPEA

Thu, 23 May 2013 The Federal Budget, announced on 15 May, includes tax changes that will affect exploration costs and thin capitalisation rules, hurting the oil and gas industry’s international competitiveness, according to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).

Employment challenges discussed by Origin, Santos

Thu, 23 May 2013 Two of Australia's LNG proponents have discussed the importance of successful recruitment and staff retention to the success of resources sector operators.

Call for tender: Frankston City Council

Thu, 23 May 2013 Independent Energy Solutions, on behalf of Frankston City Council (FCC) in Victoria, has invited tenders from contractors for the supply of natural gas to the council’s sites, along with associated services such as site transfer.

Thousands predicted to attend APPEA 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference and Exhibition, the southern hemisphere’s largest upstream oil and gas forum, will take place from 26–29 May in Brisbane, bringing together more than 3,100 registered attendees from more than 850 companies.

Offshore safety law passed

Thu, 23 May 2013 A law to better protect Australian offshore workers and Australia's marine environment has been passed by Federal Parliament.

Every drop counts: dealing with CSG water

Thu, 23 May 2013 With a rise in demand for CSG to supply large LNG projects in Queensland, the question of CSG water management has been brought to the fore. Gas Today investigates the water management policy in Queensland, and how the state government and CSG companies have worked together to collaborate on beneficial uses for CSG water.

Innovation on show at AGT

Thu, 23 May 2013 After a successful launch in 2012, the Australian Gas Technology (AGT) Exhibition and Conference returns to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1–3 July 2013.

Gas traineeships build skills

Thu, 23 May 2013 When Adam Trumble decided he had had enough of being a mechanic and was looking for “something different” he thought he’d enjoy a career in the utility infrastructure industry.