Tag: Oil and Gas
Cheap fuel may be short lived: MTA
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) believes the drop in fuel prices could be short lived. [MORE]
KLC accuses Govt of leaking documents
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) has accused the Western Australian Government of leaking confidential documents to the media to try to discredit the group's involvement in Kimberley gas negotiations.[MORE]
Energy firm abandons billion-dollar Qld plans
Residents of a Darling Downs town in southern Queensland say they are disappointed that an energy company has cancelled plans for a billion dollar gas-to-liquids plant.[MORE]
Petrol could drop to $1 a litre: NRMA
ACT drivers could see petrol prices drop to $1 a litre in the next few months.[MORE]
Oil prices slump below $US50 a barrel
The price of oil sank overnight, losing two-thirds of its value since it reached a record price just four months ago.[MORE]
Business group considers Colac fuel co-op
A Colac business group is investigating setting up a fuel cooperative in the town, to bring down the bowser price.[MORE]
Fears NT motorists are getting ripped off
The Automobile Association of the Northern Territory is concerned NT motorists are getting ripped off at the bowser.[MORE]
Global emissions scheme crucial to competitive gas production: industry
Australia's petroleum industry is warning gas electricity production could be disadvantaged if a global agreement on carbon emissions reduction cannot be reached.[MORE]
NT resources sector not concerned about Japanese downfall
The Northern Territory Resources Council says a recession in Japan should not have a lasting impact on NT resource exports. [MORE]
RACV tipping regional fuel price drop
The RACV expects regional fuel prices to drop further by this time next week.[MORE]
Miner looks to coal bed methane extraction projects
Mining giant Coal and Allied hopes to develop coal bed methane extraction projects at all of its Hunter Valley operations to reduce its emissions footprint.[MORE]
Somali pirate attacks threaten Suez Canal
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Merchant shipping companies may have to stop sending ships through the Suez Canal because of attacks by Somali pirates.[MORE]
Ethanol mandates debate 'more politics than reality'
A north Queensland bio-energy leader says the State Government debate about ethanol mandates is more about politics than reality.[MORE]
Bishop calls for more consultation on gas hub
The Catholic Bishop of Broome has asked the Premier, Colin Barnett, for a "stay of execution" over a proposed gas processing hub on the Dampier Peninsula. [MORE]
Woodside flags LNG options for E Timor
The head of Woodside says there could be opportunities for East Timor to capitalise on gas developments in the Sunrise field, off Darwin. [MORE]
RACQ warns petrol respite temporary
The RACQ says the recent fall in petrol prices will not be permanent.[MORE]
Soaring APY fuel price tipped to fall
Fuel prices on the APY Lands in far north South Australia are in some places more than twice the price motorists in Adelaide are paying.[MORE]
More tests for Narrabri area gas find
Eastern Star Gas says it will undertake further testing of a significant new seams of gas it has discovered in its Bohena coal seam development near Narrabri.[MORE]
Kimberley gas development essential: Barnett
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett says the global economic crisis reaffirms the need for industrial development in the Kimberley, in the state's north.[MORE]
MP backs FuelWatch defeat
The Federal Opposition's consumer affairs spokesman says the failure of FuelWatch to pass through the Senate is good news for motorists.[MORE]
Investment needed to avert fuel shortage: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that massive investments are needed in the oil industry and alternative power sources if the world is to avoid a shortage of fuel. [MORE]
Qld Govt blocks ethanol bill
For the third time, the Queensland Government has voted down a Private Member's Bill to mandate the use of ethanol in petrol. [MORE]
Cheaper petrol prices on the way: RACV
The RACV says petrol prices could go as low as $1.15 later this month.[MORE]
Call for Gladstone fuel prices probe
The federal Member for Flynn has asked petrol commissioner Joe Dimasi to visit Gladstone, in central Queensland, to investigate fuel prices.[MORE]
RAA supports FuelWatch defeat
The RAA says the defeat of the FuelWatch scheme in the Senate is a win for SA motorists. [MORE]
