A question of skills The Tech Drill 11 December 2014 With Australia's gas industry expanding at an unprecedented rate, New Scientist asks whether the country can meet the huge demand for skilled engineers and scientists.
Oil and gas industry and commercial fishers forge closer ties Media Release 10 December 2014 Australia’s oil and gas industry has signed a landmark agreement with five of the nation’s peak commercial fishing, aquaculture and seafood industry associations.
Value-adding: Australian Oil & Gas Industry Publication 8 December 2014 Oil and gas is one of Australia’s highest value-adding industries and its importance to the national economy is growing.
APPEA congratulates new Victorian leadership team Media Release 4 December 2014 The oil and gas industry looks forward to working with the new Victorian Government, which has a tremendous opportunity to secure investment in the development of the state’s gas resources to the benefit of all Victorians.
Digital prospectors The Tech Drill 2 December 2014 New Scientist examines the sophisticated new sensing and analysis techniques for sniffing out hydrocarbons in ever-more complex geological formations.
APPEA Board elects Chairman and Vice-Chairman Media Release 1 December 2014 The APPEA Board has elected Mr Bruce Lake as Chairman and Mr Warren Ford as Vice Chairman.
CCWA still peddling anti-fracking misinformation Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 30 November 2014 The real threat to our future is anti-development activism that has no basis in science.
Underground revolution The Tech Drill 28 November 2014 New Scientist examines Australia’s huge reserves of gas in coal seams and shales – and the challenge of how to extract them.
Gas giants: the next wave The Tech Drill 24 November 2014 New Scientist looks at floating LNG. The Prelude FLNG facility is huge because it incorporates all the components of a conventional onshore LNG plant – but in an area just one-quarter the size.
Greens hypocrisy evident in energy policy ‘debate’ Blog Post | by Martin Ferguson 21 November 2014 Hypocrisy or ignorance? Greens praise Chinese energy policy yet oppose hydroelectricity and nuclear power.
APPEA response to SMH on Southern Cross University research Blog Post 20 November 2014 APPEA has responded to a number of questions from the Sydney Morning Herald relating to a Southern Cross University study on methane emissions.
By its own admission Southern Cross University research is inconclusive Media Release 19 November 2014 Claims today by anti-gas organisation Lock the Gate Alliance grossly misrepresent research undertaken by Southern Cross University into emissions in natural gas basins in northern NSW and the Darling Downs.
Cleaner natural gas opens up enormous opportunity for Australia Media Release 13 November 2014 The International Energy Agency has recognised natural gas is a growing part of the global energy mix – and a key pillar for stabilising energy markets, reducing CO2 emissions, and improving quality of life.
Commitment to NSW gas is positive; now time for action Media Release 13 November 2014 The gas industry is concerned that unnecessary restrictions and red tape placed on producers and explorers in NSW will continue to impede resource development and hamper further investment.
Oil and gas one of Australia’s top value-adding industries Media Release 13 November 2014 Oil and gas has been identified as one of Australia’s highest value-adding industries in a new analysis that highlights the sector’s growing importance to the national economy.
Oil and Gas Industry Cost Trends Publication 13 November 2014 Petroleum industry costs have been increasing globally since 2000. Finding and development costs for new reserves increased six-fold between 2000 and 2013.
Natural gas can deliver economic growth and cut emissions Media Release 12 November 2014 International action on climate change must recognise the link between carbon emissions and economic output.
Inquiry risks damaging South Australia’s investment reputation Media Release 7 November 2014 Unnecessary inquiries can be used as platforms to spread fear and misinformation.
ERF detail crucial for international competitiveness Media Release 31 October 2014 Legislation passed in the Senate includes amendments that improve the Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund , but further detail and significant consultation is needed on key aspects of the scheme.
NSW Labor should look closer to home for gas price fix Media Release 31 October 2014 Rather than asking other states for a hand-out, the NSW ALP should reverse its own opposition to natural gas production in the state, as this is clearly the simplest and the most effective way to put downward pressure on rising NSW gas prices.
RET negotiations must deliver sensible outcome for gas industry Media Release 23 October 2014 Negotiations to secure bipartisan political support for Renewable Energy Target reforms (RET), must deliver sensible outcomes for Australia’s oil and gas industry.
Report rightly calls for removal of gas supply barriers Media Release 20 October 2014 Grattan Institute report concludes governments should remove inappropriate barriers to gas production and minimise the regulatory burden on gas producers to provide a stable environment for development.
EPA report undermines anti-gas scare campaign Media Release 20 October 2014 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has reaffirmed that the state's regulatory framework is sufficient to manage any risks associated with current onshore gas exploration activities.
Even ANU cannot run very far from fossil fuels Blog Post | by David Byers 15 October 2014 It may have seemed a good idea to the ANU to climb on the anti-fossil fuel campaign but the move is a feel-good stunt that flies in the face of more considered, expert opinion.
Gas leases not broken so no fix needed Blog Post | by David Byers 15 October 2014 The retention lease framework is an important part of the Government’s overall acreage management system . We should be wary about calls to fix something that isn’t broken.
Action plan recognises the strength of oil and gas Media Release 14 October 2014 Reforms announced in the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda, have the potential to position Australia as a leader in global energy development.
ANU divestment flies in the face of reality Blog Post | by David Byers 14 October 2014 Any real debate about energy should be built on an appreciation of the scale of the task of delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy to the world.
Time to lift moratoriums on Victorian gas development Media Release 13 October 2014 Victoria’s Energy Statement highlights the importance of natural gas to the state’s households and manufacturers, yet makes no mention of lifting moratoriums on gas exploration and fracking.
Beware “misleading and deceptive” anti-gas advertising Blog Post 11 October 2014 Conservation Council of WA advertisement is found to have featured multiple false claims regarding risks associated with hydraulic fracturing.
ABC admits error on gas reservation; AWU should do likewise Media Release 7 October 2014 The ABC has offered a formal apology for falsely stating: “Every other gas-exporting country in the world [other than Australia] reserves gas for domestic use, and the US is about to do the same.”
Senate must rethink One-Stop Shop in the national interest Media Release 1 October 2014 Six of Australia’s leading business groups are calling on the Senate to reconsider its position and pass the critical One-Stop Shop reforms as soon as possible.
APPEA welcomes NSW Chief Scientist’s final report Media Release 1 October 2014 The report released by the NSW Chief Scientist last night should give the green light to the responsible development of the state’s natural gas resources.
Grave reservations: AWU should call for free market, not free lunch Media Release 29 September 2014 The Australian Workers Union call for gas subsidies for chosen industrial sectors is nothing more than protectionism dressed up as energy policy.
NSW natural gas freeze Media Release 25 September 2014 The oil and gas industry finds extraordinary both the timing and the content of reports that the NSW Government plans to extend its freeze on natural gas exploration.
Anti-gas advertisement ruled “deceptive and misleading” Media Release 23 September 2014 The WA Conservation Council has been found to have used “deceptive and misleading” advertising. It is not entitled to replace science with scaremongering.
Green Paper recognises importance of natural gas Media Release 23 September 2014 An improved energy policy framework, including labour market reform, would remove unnecessary barriers to continued investment in gas operations and enable the industry to increase domestic gas supplies.
Harbouring regret as NSW misses the boat Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 23 September 2014 NSW is facing rising gas prices and possibly gas supply shortages while Queensland has a thriving gas industry.
Complaint over CCWA advertising upheld Blog Post 23 September 2014 Conservation Council of WA should apologise over multiple false claims regarding risks associated with hydraulic fracturing.
APPEA welcomes appointment of new NOPSEMA CEO Media Release 18 September 2014 Australia’s oil and gas industry welcomes the appointment of Stuart Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).
Gas production critical to eastern gas prices Media Release 18 September 2014 Gas producers support calls by manufacturers to remove regulatory impediments currently restricting the production of natural gas for eastern Australia’s domestic supply.
APPEA welcomes Federal Court visa ruling Media Release 16 September 2014 Australia has one of the world's most stringent offshore visa systems. Changes that make it more difficult to employ temporary workers would undermine global competitiveness and put projects and jobs at risk.
Science-based Marine Reserve Review good for environment and economy Media Release 11 September 2014 APPEA supports the Australian Government’s commitment to use rigorous science and broad consultation in establishing zoning and management plans for marine reserves.
APPEA welcomes legislation to validate environmental approvals Media Release 10 September 2014 Legislation to validate environmental approvals in Western Australia will provide much-needed certainty and should be supported by all parties.
Protectionist calls could derail economy Blog Post | by David Byers 10 September 2014 Oil and gas has among the highest value adding ratios in the economy.
LNG: Driving Gas Globalisation, an Australian Perspective Publication 4 September 2014 Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC) annual address by APPEA Chief Executive David Byers, 4 September 2014.
APPEA welcomes Energy Efficiency Opportunities program’s repeal Media Release 4 September 2014 The oil and gas industry welcomes the Senate's passage of legislation to repeal the Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 and the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program.
Reform and adapt to secure a bright future Blog Post | by Michael Bradley 3 September 2014 Oxford University report finds billions of dollars’ worth of LNG projects hang in the balance unless Australia boosts productivity, cuts red tape and reforms its labour market.
Transparent misinformation on gas pricing Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 3 September 2014 Michael West repeats false claims that the gas industry is unwilling to provide information regarding industry development capacity. Such information is actually publicly available.
NSW land arbitration process provides certainty for industry and landholders Media Release 29 August 2014 An independent report on land access arbitration released by the NSW Government sets out a positive reform agenda that provides certainty for both natural gas explorers and landholders.
Price not right on gas criticisms Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 29 August 2014 Bruce Robertson highlights the looming gas-supply crisis facing NSW and then goes on to criticise a project aimed at easing that crisis by sourcing NSW gas for domestic use.
The Relevance of Productivity Publication 29 August 2014 Martin Ferguson speech to the ALERA Conference, outlining how industry, government and unions must adapt to the changing global economic environment.
Renewable Energy Target Review report Media Release 28 August 2014 The RET Review recognises that the RET forces higher-cost renewable energy into the electricity generation mix at the expense of lower-cost emissions gas generation abatement opportunities.
Water monitoring at the forefront of NSW gas development Media Release 19 August 2014 The NSW onshore gas industry welcomes moves to garner an even greater understanding of the state's underground water resources.
Heading North: the importance of labour mobility in developing Northern Australia Publication 18 August 2014 Most of Australia’s LNG projects are in Northern Australia – a mobile and highly skilled workforce is needed to support these and potential future developments.
Resisting gas reservation is in everyone’s benefit Blog Post | by David Byers 18 August 2014 Even the modelling that manufacturers have commissioned shows the growth of the gas industry is of net economic benefit to Australia, boosting GDP significantly.
History shows gas production is safe Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 16 August 2014 A third of eastern Australia's gas supply comes from coal seams . If natural gas was bad for our health, we'd know about it by now.
Gas reservation no answer for manufacturing woes Blog Post 13 August 2014 Trying to help a declining manufacturing sector by hobbling a growing gas production sector would reduce investment in gas operations and would eventually actually impair gas supply.
CSIRO report points to environmental benefits of CSG Media Release 1 August 2014 A new CSIRO report finds greenhouse gas emissions from Australian coal seam gas production wells to be very low, especially when compared to the volume of gas the wells produce.
Fabricating ‘facts’ on fracking Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 31 July 2014 The claim that groundwater becomes toxic and methane can pollute rivers, dams and streams is uninformed hysteria that is not supported by any scientific evidence.
ERA warns gas reservation threatens WA’s energy security Media Release 28 July 2014 The independent Economic Regulation Authority warns that WA’s domestic gas reservation policy discourages the investment needed to increase supply and reduce prices.
Campaign to secure NSW natural gas supply Media Release 28 July 2014 The natural gas industry is today launching a new public information campaign to encourage NSW politicians from all political parties to support the development of the local natural gas industry.
Customers recognise need to increase gas production Blog Post | by Damian Dwyer 25 July 2014 A new report from major gas customers highlights the urgent need to increase production of natural gas across eastern Australia.
Restoring competitiveness: the need for reform & rational energy policies Publication 25 July 2014 Martin Ferguson speech to Clayton Utz Energy and Resources National Conference.
Report shows environmental benefits of CSG and shale gas Media Release 22 July 2014 The environmental benefits of shale and coal seam gas have been highlighted in a new report.
Manufacturers’ report reinforces need for gas expansion Media Release 21 July 2014 A new report from major customers highlights the urgent need to remove regulatory constraints and increase production of natural gas across eastern Australia.
Don’t give into fracking fear Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 21 July 2014 Anti-development group Frack Free Geraldton continues to use discredited research in its efforts to frighten people into thinking shale gas poses a risk to groundwater.
Industry welcomes Government move to restore certainty Media Release 18 July 2014 The oil and gas industry welcomes the Federal Government’s move to restore certainty to Australia’s offshore resources sector.
Carbon tax repeal removes cost burden on LNG exporters Media Release 17 July 2014 The repeal of the carbon pricing mechanism iremoves a cost facing Australian LNG exporters competing in global markets - one that does not exist for our international competitors.
ALP position threatens jobs & investment Media Release 15 July 2014 Labor’s support for repealing the Offshore Resources Activity Act creates great uncertainty and risks vital, specialised, construction work – such as offshore pipe-laying – grinding to a halt.