Energy Markets, Commodities
BOC’S $65m boost towards LNG network for east coast
BOC announced a major investment in its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Victoria in the next phase of its $200 million LNG highway along the east coast of Australia.
The push towards short-term pricing of coking coal
This year has seen a shift in the coking coal market, towards a more flexible pricing environment, like that of the thermal coal market where prices have been indexed for the past ten years.
Opening the north’s renewable energy potential
Development of a high voltage electricity transmission line between Mount Isa and Townsville would enable Queensland to open a major renewable energy generation corridor, according to a new report.
Sustainability and coal seam gas – Part two
An upfront investment in environmentally and socially sensitive design is likely to pay dividends for the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry, according to engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, Sinclair Knight Merz.
Sustainability and coal seam gas – Part one
An upfront investment in environmentally and socially sensitive design is likely to pay dividends for the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry, according to engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, Sinclair Knight Merz.
Siemens announces technology blueprint to solve energy issues
Siemens recommends Australia invests $60 billion over the next 10 years in renewable and low CO2 generation technologies, to meet its greenhouse gas abatement targets.
Platts introduces world-first daily coal price assessments
Global energy and metals information provider, Platts, has launched the world’s first daily metallurgical coal assessments to address miners’ and steel mills’ needs for independent data in the burgeoning Asian market.
WA mining's 'movers & shakers' in February
The market capitalisation of Western Australian listed companies which comprise the Deloitte WA Index returned to positive territory during February, closing at $159.3 billion, an increase of 2.7 per cent for the month.
Mineral resources exports to reach $175b by 2014-15
Total earnings from Australian commodity exports are forecast to rise by 15 per cent to $187 billion in 2010-11, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ABARE).
Zero emissions power but not at expense of coalminers: report
Not for profit organisation Beyond Zero Emissions has released a study which demonstrates how Australia can reach zero emissions electricity by 2020 using proven, existing, commercialised technology.
BHP half-year reflects strong demand for steelmaking materials
BHP Billiton’s half-year to the end of December revealed record sales volumes in three key commodities and a “sound” financial performance according to managing director Marius Kloppers.
Resourcehouse claims Australia’s biggest export deal
On February 6th, Resourcehouse chairman, Professor Clive Palmer, announced the company had secured Australia’s biggest export contract with a US$60 billion deal for its proposed China First coal mine and infrastructure project in Central Queensland.
New report highlights benefits of natural gas
Australia’s natural gas industry has welcomed the Climate Group’s 2009 Greenhouse Indicator Annual Report, highlighting the benefits of natural gas in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Thermal coal demand spikes as Chinese power disrupted
Thermal coal spot prices surged as heavy snow threatened power supplies in northern China recently, and offshore oil and gas operations were also affected.
Vote of confidence in coal future
A commitment of more than half a billion dollars to the expansion of the export coal industry in central Queensland has been commended by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
QLD climbs up export earners list but still lacks skills
Queensland snatched the title of Australia's second-largest exporting state after a Federal Government report said the value of goods exported by the state jumped 48 per cent in 2008/09 to $65.5 billion.
Mining sector drives WA & QLD stocks further upwards
The market capitalisation of Western Australian and Queensland companies which comprise the Deloitte Indices closed up for November with the largest increases being seen in mining and resources stocks.
Mining sector drives WA & QLD stocks further upwards
The market capitalisation of Western Australian and Queensland companies which comprise the Deloitte Indices closed up for November with the largest increases being seen in mining and resources stocks.
Premier’s announcement of LNG site challenged
In a statement on December 4th, WA Premier Colin Barnett said an area just south of James Price Point has been identified as the exact location for the proposed Browse LNG precinct.
Global demand for LNG and gas recovering
Whilst the economic slowdown has affected the growth of many liquefied natural gas (LNG) importing countries, there is a slow recovery in demand taking place, according to John Harris from HIS Cambridge Energy Research Associates.
