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Resources sector continues to drive Queensland’s economy

19 November 2018

Queensland’s resources sector generates one in every five dollars of the state’s economy and one in every eight jobs in Queensland, according to a report released today.

CSIRO invests $35M in space and artificial intelligence

19 November 2018

New and emerging opportunities in Space Technology and Artificial Intelligence will be supported through a $35 million investment, welcomed by the Coalition Government.

Roundtable takes on gender imbalance

19 November 2018

How to fix gender imbalances in industry and the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will be a key issue discussed at the Industry, Innovation and Science Women’s Advisory Roundtable in Sydney today.

Landmark LNG project officially opened in Darwin

16 November 2018

The official opening of one of the nation’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facilities signals the beginning of decades of economic benefits for northern Australia.

Harnessing the potential of Northern Territory’s gas industry

15 November 2018

The Australian and Northern Territory governments have signed an agreement that will help realise existing offshore gas reserves and the potential of the Beetaloo Sub-Basin as a new world-class gas province.

Larrakia Package to provide 40 years of funding

15 November 2018

Indigenous communities in the Top End are set to benefit for the next 40 years from a funding package formalised today by the Australian and Northern Territory governments, the Larrakia people and Japanese oil and gas company INPEX.

Harnessing the potential of Northern Territory’s gas industry

15 November 2018

The Australian and Northern Territory governments have signed an agreement that will help realise existing offshore gas reserves and the potential of the Beetaloo Sub-Basin as a new world-class gas province.

 

Australia set to lead the world on Hydrogen production and exports

14 November 2018

Australia is poised to take a world-leading role in producing low-emissions hydrogen production, as highlighted in the 2018 World Energy Outlook (WEO) report.

Australian gas exports set to double, Asia to drive demand

14 November 2018

Australia’s LNG exports will almost double from current levels to reach around 108 million tonnes by 2040, reinforcing the importance of continued investment in the sector. The forecast figures are contained in the recently released World Energy Outlook (WEO) report.

 

Coal – the new comeback kid

13 November 2018

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has declared that coal has made a ‘comeback’ in its latest World Energy Outlook (WEO) update.

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Consultations start on the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism

The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matt Canavan, has today given formal notice to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers that he intends to consider whether 2018 will be a gas shortfall year under the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM).

Works start on critical Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade

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More pulling power for the north

The voice of Northern Australia has been further strengthened, with the first meeting today of the Northern Australia Advisory Council in Townsville.

$26 million to fast track new east coast gas projects

The Australian Government will begin working with the States and Territories that are prepared to develop their own gas resources through the new $26 million Gas Acceleration Program (GAP) to fast track new gas to the east coast market.