Big Oil's trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing Leer en español. The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023
Newsom wants the feds to investigate California's high natural gas prices Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday jumped into the debate over the spike in natural gas prices affecting millions of California utility customers, calling on federal regulators to look at whether gouging or market manipulation is at work. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
Coal royalties up by $2.0 billion in NSW half-yearly budget update The big driver of government revenue is mostly from mines exporting through Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023
NSW mining royalties frozen while coal companies navigate price cap Deputy Premier Paul Toole refuses to reveal how much revenue the state will lose from the mining royalty rate freeze, but says he's "confident" the announcement will not affect the budget. ABC News · Feb 7, 2023
Burning gas in oil fields a money pit How poor methane rules are costing tribes and taxpayers Salon · Feb 7, 2023
Scottish activist completes one week occupying Shell oil platform A SCOTTISH environmental activist is set to complete one week occupying a Shell oil platform at sea tomorrow. The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2023
Gas pipeline: A 'four-lane highway' through Hunter horse stud Darryl and Stephanie King stand to lose more than half of their picturesque Arabian Hunter horse stud to the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline. Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2023
NZ leader backs anti-nuclear pledge in Albanese talks New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met Anthony Albanese in Canberra on his first overseas trip since becoming leader. AAP · Feb 6, 2023
In South Texas, opponents say planned natural gas export facility’s carbon capture promises are “greenwashing” A company planning to build a massive liquefied natural gas export facility near Brownsville says carbon capture technology will reduce its pollution, but some locals say it’s a “Band-Aid on a bullet hole.” The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2023
Greater Sunrise partners eye end to deadlock on new gas Woodside Energy has committed to a new study on sending Greater Sunrise gas to Timor-Leste or Darwin for processing, in a move to end the deadlock. AAP · Feb 6, 2023
European Union bans Russian diesel, oil products over Ukraine Move comes after the bloc found new supplies of diesel from the US, Middle East and India to replace Russian energy. Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2023
British Gas is ready to bully beyond the grave Brief letters: Death collection | State school success | Ballooning problem | Rose-tinted Brexit | Passport to the polls The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine The European Union is launching its ban on imports of Russian diesel fuel The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Just Stop Oil protests cost the Metropolitan Police £7.5m The force said the money ‘could have been better used’ tackling ‘priority crime’ in local communities. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023 India's G-20 energy meet to balance renewables, fossil fuels Over 500 energy industry heavyweights will descend on the southern Indian city of Bengaluru on Monday to discuss the future of renewables and fossil fuels at India Energy Week — the first big ticket event of the country’s presidency of the Group of 20 leading economies
ABC News · Feb 4, 2023 System operator predicts Bluewaters, Australia's newest coal-fired power plant will close by 2029 WA's only privately owned coal-fired power station to close "before 2030" under plans that would bring the curtain down on the fuel's use in the state's economy.
Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2023 Iran and the West clash over IAEA report on Fordow nuclear plant The latest row comes as the IAEA chief hopes for progress in a potential visit to Tehran in February.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 4, 2023 Editorial: Big Oil reaps record profits while the planet burns. California should curb its greed Chevron, Shell, Exxon Mobil and other oil companies made more money than ever in 2022, showing just how massive a windfall they reaped as surging gas prices made it a struggle for drivers to afford filling up.
ABC News · Feb 4, 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be drawn on the future of NSW PEP-11 gas project On the campaign trail ahead of the NSW election, Anthony Albanese refuses to be drawn on the future of a gas licence after a decision to cancel it by Scott Morrison triggered legal action.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023 Europe reaches deal for price cap on Russian diesel European Union governments have agreed to set a $100-per-barrel price cap on sales of Russian diesel to coincide with an EU embargo on the fuel
Reuters · Feb 3, 2023 France approves study on extending nuclear reactors' life France has approved looking into the possibility of extending the lifespan of nuclear reactors to 60 years and beyond if safety rules allow it, the French Presidency said.
Insider UK · Feb 3, 2023 Renewables industry urges Chancellor to prioritise 'green growth' in Budget Trade association leaders write open letter warning of the consequences of inaction
Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2023 France's nuclear energy future tabled at Elysée Palace talks Emmanuel Macron has convened a meeting with his nuclear policy advisors to keep up with the pace of the accelerated revival of the industry, coming one year after the French head of state announced the need for a new direction regarding atomic power in the face of energy and climate…
WEKU · Feb 3, 2023 Europe is set to ban Russian oil products, the latest strike on the Kremlin war chest Starting Sunday, the EU will prohibit imports of Russian gasoline, diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023 UAE oil company employees given roles in office hosting Cop28 Exclusive: at least 12 officials at body hosting Cop28 appear to have come straight from fossil fuel industry