Natural gas: part of the greenhouse solution Blog Post | by David Byers 15 July 2014 Adjunct Professor at the Copenhagen Business School, Bjorn Lomborg, makes a compelling argument about the significant role of natural gas in reducing emissions.
More gas, not less, will benefit manufacturers Blog Post | by David Byers 14 July 2014 Gas reservation isn't the answer. What is needed is sensible regulation and less politicisation of energy and environmental policy frameworks.
Alarmist rhetoric harms NSW energy security Media Release 8 July 2014 The oil and gas industry is alarmed by the NSW Labor Party’s continued politicisation of gas development in that state.
Dr Marita Bradshaw retires, leaving a great legacy Blog Post 4 July 2014 Leading Australian geologist Dr Marita Bradshaw has retired after many years of dedicated service at Geoscience Australia.
How do you start a $20 billion machine? The Tech Drill | by Rick Wilkinson 3 July 2014 A modern LNG project is a very complicated mechanical system whose parts must work in harmony from the gas wells, through pipelines and processing plants, to the ship that stores the gas as LNG at -161C.
Shale gas can deliver jobs and investment for the Northern Territory Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 30 June 2014 An anti-fracking scare campaign is being waged across the Northern Territory, by people determined to stop the further development of the oil and gas sector.
Metgasco decision increases risk and uncertainty Media Release 27 June 2014 The NSW Government’s decision to maintain its suspension of previously approved exploratory drilling work for natural gas at an unused quarry site sets an alarming precedent for resource development in the state.
ABC corrects CSG inaccuracy Blog Post 26 June 2014 On 17 June 2014, APPEA received an apology from ABC Audience and Consumer Affairs in relation to inaccuracies about CSG production on the ABC Gippsland website.
Budget enhances SA’s investment reputation for onshore gas Media Release 20 June 2014 The South Australian budget will enhance the State’s attractiveness for onshore oil and gas investment.
Councils shun anti-resources campaign Media Release 19 June 2014 Members of the Australian Local Government Association have turned their backs on anti-natural gas misinformation and scare campaigns and focused on regional development.
UK Chief Scientist says fracking a “safe technology” Blog Post 19 June 2014 Hydraulic fracturing is safe when done properly, according to the UK Government’s top scientific advisor.
Women’s Weekly ignores balance on natural gas Blog Post | by Michael Bradley 18 June 2014 There are often more than two sides to every story (“Farmer v Miner”, Women’s Weekly June 2014) and unfortunately Caroline Overington’s article has only captured one.
Grave reservations: gas subsidies set up shortages Blog Post | by Michael Bradley 16 June 2014 Gas reservation and price subsidies set up supply shortage in Indonesia.
Hope is not a strategy for securing NSW gas supply Media Release 10 June 2014 Poor NSW energy policy settings are resulting in higher-than-necessary gas prices.
Queensland’s natural gas industry sets platform for growth Media Release 3 June 2014 Today’s Queensland Budget highlights the considerable value a growing and vibrant natural gas industry provides to the state with jobs, investment and community funding set to deliver benefits for decades to come.
Report rejects gas reservation Blog Post | by David Byers 3 June 2014 The evidence against Western Australia’s populist and protectionist domestic gas reservation policy continues to mount.
Fortescue recognises that gas reservation is not working Media Release 29 May 2014 Comments in a report released by Fortescue Metals Group highlight the negative impacts of a domestic gas reservation policy.
All states need to commit to gas supply Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 29 May 2014 Market intervention by way of a “domestic gas reservation” policy is no answer when supply can be sourced much closer to where it’s needed most.
Queensland gas industry gets a strong foundation for growth Media Release 28 May 2014 Changes to Queensland's Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 are a major reform and give the onshore gas industry a strong foundation for growth.
More delays for Victoria’s gas explorers Media Release 28 May 2014 The Victorian Government’s decision not to approve work and operational plans for onshore gas exploration drilling activities represents more delay to companies looking to bolster the state’s energy supply.
Natural gas – a safe energy source Media Release 27 May 2014 Australian Medical Association (AMA) comments suggesting natural gas from coal seams poses a risk to human health appear to have more political overtones than scientific foundation.
New analysis shows rising cost of petroleum exploration Media Release 26 May 2014 New analysis that shows fewer offshore exploration wells are being drilled in Australian waters despite significantly higher expenditure.
Have we lost the ability to plan for the future? Blog Post | by David Byers 22 May 2014 Have we reached the stage in Australia where our capacity to take hard public policy decisions is seriously diminished?
Renewable Energy Target – a costly, inefficient approach Media Release 21 May 2014 Retaining the renewable energy target would drive up the cost of meeting Australia's 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target and inhibit the natural gas industry’s capacity to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Onshore Gas in Australia: Natural gas operations and development Publication 20 May 2014 Australia’s gas resources offer an unprecedented opportunity for jobs creation and economic and regional development.
Warning on purported health risks ignores key facts Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 20 May 2014 Professor Marion Carey selectively quotes a draft 2011 US EPA report and fails to mention two things that may provide some context.
Western Australia must embrace FLNG opportunities Media Release 15 May 2014 Floating LNG has the potential to underpin WA’s continued development as a major global energy producer.
Damaging precedent for NSW resource development Media Release 15 May 2014 The NSW Government's decision to suspend a company's right to drill an exploration well in northern NSW sets a damaging precedent for resource development in that state.
APPEA welcomes proposed repeal of EEO Programme Media Release 15 May 2014 The Australian Government can cut unnecessary and costly regulation by repealing the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Program.
Oil and gas industry Budget response Media Release 13 May 2014 Announcements contained in tonight’s Budget represent an important first step in improving Australia’s fiscal sustainability and laying the foundation for long-term economic growth.
Gas powering Northern Territory economy Media Release 13 May 2014 The Northern Territory budget recognises the growing importance of natural gas to the NT economy.
Queensland Gasfields trip opens eyes for Northern NSW locals Blog Post | by Michael Bradley 12 May 2014 Areas with little or no experience of the gas industry are regions where misinformation and fear campaigns can flourish.
More than 3000 years of natural gas history The Tech Drill | by Rick Wilkinson 10 May 2014 Natural gas has been recorded as a part of human history as early as 1000 BC. US gas production began in 1821 and Australian gas production began in 1961.
Resources royalty impost a poor choice for Queensland Media Release 9 May 2014 Queensland Government should immediately rule out any measure under consideration that would impose a significant burden on the natural gas industry through higher taxes and royalties.
APPEA welcomes WA funding boost for oil and gas training Media Release 9 May 2014 APPEA welcomes WA Government’s commitment to developing a new specialist engineering training centre at Henderson south of Perth.
Haddon-Cave insights energise safety leadership drive Blog Post | by Miranda Taylor 2 May 2014 APPEA 2014 speaker outlines key safety lessons and principles relevant to oil and gas.
Factual discussion needed about Victoria’s onshore gas Media Release 30 April 2014 Victoria deserves a fact-based conversation about the potential to develop vital natural gas resources for eastern Australian households and industries.
Cyclones and time machines The Tech Drill | by Rick Wilkinson 28 April 2014 How we can we predict what happens to subsea petroleum infrastructure over several decades? This is especially important for deep water exploration and pipelines that are buffeted by cyclonic conditions.
Further consultation on Emissions Reduction Fund vital Media Release 24 April 2014 The release of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) White Paper provides some welcome information on the ERF’s design, but further consultation and refinement to key design features will be vital.
Time to lift barriers on NSW natural gas development Media Release 23 April 2014 Today’s draft decision on regulated gas prices by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) highlights the urgent need for increased natural gas exploration and production in NSW.
Australian oil and gas industry responds to protectionist claims Blog Post | by David Byers 18 April 2014 Government policies that support and foster a viable oil and gas sector create the most net economic benefit across the Australian economy.
Record number of land agreements signed in Queensland Media Release 17 April 2014 Natural gas development is underpinning Queensland’s economy. But in NSW vital gas development has almost reached a standstill.
APPEA welcomes ERA call for removal of gas reservation policy Media Release 14 April 2014 APPEA welcomes the Economic Regulation Authority’s call for removal of Western Australia’s domestic gas reservation policy.
Safety first as Esso brings new Bass Strait project online Media Release 9 April 2014 Esso Australia has won the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) Safety Excellence Award.
Chevron wins APPEA Environment Excellence Award Media Release 9 April 2014 Chevron Australia has won the APPEA Environment Excellence Award.
APPEA welcomes NT Build changes Media Release 8 April 2014 The oil and gas industry has welcomed changes to the NT Build scheme announced today by the Northern Territory Government....
Chairman’s Speech APPEA 2014 Publication 7 April 2014 Australia must use technological innovation and regulatory reforms to improve the productivity and competitiveness of its LNG industry.
Labour reform crucial to boost Australia’s competitiveness Media Release 6 April 2014 APPEA has launched a blueprint for workplace relations reform to drive much-needed productivity growth and improve the Australian oil and gas industry’s global competitiveness.
Improving Labour Productivity report Publication 6 April 2014 Restrictive workplace laws encourage high labour costs and low productivity on major resource project construction. This poses risks to further investment and development.
Flowline April 2014 – Conference edition Publication 6 April 2014 The Annual Conference & Exhibition edition of APPEA's twice-yearly magazine.
Queensland’s exploration potential buoyed by acreage release Media Release 4 April 2014 The Queensland Government's release of petroleum and gas exploration acreage could have significant long-term economic benefits and boost the state’s reputation as an investment destination.
A deep look at oil and gas wells The Tech Drill | by Rick Wilkinson 4 April 2014 Petroleum wells target rocks laid down in the dinosaur times. We are talking Jurassic-type rocks when large reptiles strode our planet. To get to these rocks, we have to drill very deep.
This little piggy protects pipelines The Tech Drill | by Rick Wilkinson 31 March 2014 Intelligent pigs are robot devices that are pumped through pipelines to make detailed measurements of the pipeline’s geometry, metal thickness, and cracks or corrosion in the pipe wall.
Red tape ‘Repeal Day’ Media Release 26 March 2014 Australia’s resources sector welcomes Federal Government efforts to curb high costs and inefficiencies associated with project development.
Regional planning bill aims to provide all stakeholders with certainty Media Release 21 March 2014 Queensland's Regional Planning Interests Bill 2013 is the result of constructive engagement between the gas industry, agricultural sector representatives and the State Government.
The Australia Institute wrong again on gas Media Release 18 March 2014 Yet another Australia Institute political polemic styled as a ‘research paper’ adds little credible information to the debate on how best to grow our economy and put downward pressure on energy costs.
CSG operations manageable says NSW Chief Scientist Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 18 March 2014 NSW Chief Scientist Professor Mary O’Kane tells ABC TV she believes the risks associated with coal seam gas operations in NSW “can be completely manageable”.
“Great potential” for shale gas development in Queensland Media Release 13 March 2014 There remains enormous potential to safely explore and develop Queensland’s shale gas resources, to create jobs and attract another wave of economic investment.
Greens ignore facts in call to end shale gas development Media Release 11 March 2014 Western Australian MLC Robin Chapple is clearly ignoring the facts with his latest call for a ban on hydraulic fracturing.
No risk to people, livestock or environment at CSG pond site Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 10 March 2014 Hysterical claims by environmental groups regarding risks to the Pilliga area of northern NSW are a gross misrepresentation of facts.
Productivity Commission report confirms need to cut red tape Media Release 5 March 2014 Productivity Commission report confirms the need to minimise duplicative approval processes and regulations for oil and gas projects.
Greens and Lock the Gate must denounce dangerous protest activity Media Release 4 March 2014 Issues on how resources are produced are best addressed through open and transparent dialogue based on facts rather than through fear and threatening behaviour.
Competitiveness of the Australian gas industry Publication 28 February 2014 We must get serious about closing the competitive gap that has opened up between Australia and our rivals.
Streamlining offshore regulations will deliver dividend for Australia Media Release 28 February 2014 The oil and gas industry welcomes streamlined approvals processes for offshore oil and gas operations that maintains existing high environmental safeguards.
APPEA joins advisory board to help drive ResourcesQ initiative Media Release 28 February 2014 The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) looks forward to contributing to the Queensland Government’s 30-year ResourcesQ initiative to...
NSW gas shortage will hit businesses first Blog Post | by Tim Nelson 27 February 2014 In NSW, most of the impact in terms of a gas supply shortfall will be felt by large energy-intensive businesses.
Good design crucial for Emissions Reduction Fund Media Release 25 February 2014 The Australian Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) should recognise the Australian gas industry’s important contribution to reducing emissions in both Australia and Asia.
APPEA Energy White Paper submission Media Release 24 February 2014 Regulatory reform is needed to enhance Australia’s international competitiveness and improve the Australian oil and gas industry’s ability to supply both domestic and export markets.