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Equinor ends oil exploration project in the Bight
25 February 2020
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says the decision by Norwegian-based energy company Equinor to discontinue its oil exploration program in the Great Australian Bight, offshore from South Australia, is disappointing but the company is not leaving Australia.
Delivering a healthy national electricity market
24 February 2020
The latest report card on the National Electricity Market (NEM) demonstrates that the Morrison Government’s reforms are putting downward pressure on prices and improving market transparency and competition.
Australia's National Greenhouse Gas inventory September 2019 quarterly update released
24 February 2020
The Morrison Government has released the September 2019 Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Katherine air base upgrade a great boost for the north
21 February 2020
Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, the Hon Keith Pitt MP
Northern Australia’s economy has been given a great boost by the decision to inject an extra $1.1 billion in the upgrade of RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine, the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said today.
Katherine air base upgrade a great boost for the north
21 February 2020
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP
Northern Australia’s economy has been given a great boost by the decision to inject an extra $1.1 billion in the upgrade of RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine, the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said today.
Consultation open for small business draft reporting payment time framework
21 February 2020
The Morrison Government is backing the 3.4 million small businesses that underpin Australia’s economy through new legislation to ensure they are paid on time.
Support for hydrogen projects in South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia
21 February 2020
The Morrison Government continues to support the development of a local hydrogen sector that is expected to play an increasingly important role as a future energy storage technology.
Innovative projects to help Australians celebrate science
20 February 2020
Forensic science, ocean sustainability and pop-up health lab projects are among those being funded by the Morrison Government’s 2020 National Science Week Grants.
ACCC points to improved gas supply in 2020
18 February 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction the Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported an improvement in the gas supply outlook across the East Coast market in 2020, with a supply shortfall unlikely in the short-term.
ACCC points to improved gas supply in 2020
18 February 2020
Joint media release with Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, the Hon Keith Pitt MP
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported an improvement in the gas supply outlook across the East Coast market in 2020, with a supply shortfall unlikely in the short-term.