Northern Territory fracking inquiry not needed Media Release 20 February 2014 The inquiry announced by the Northern Territory Government will reinforce the findings of previous national and international investigations that have found fracking poses minimal environmental risk.
NSW needs more natural gas Blog Post | by Martin Ferguson 20 February 2014 If ever there was a stark warning about the need for NSW to develop its natural gas resources, it was delivered this week in the form of a 20% annual increase in gas bills.
NSW needs more gas, not more regulation Media Release 18 February 2014 Reports that NSW energy costs are set to jump by up to 20% should bring home to the State’s 1.3 million gas customers the very serious consequences posed by the anti-gas fear agenda.
Natural gas can help deliver energy and financial security for NT Media Release 14 February 2014 A thriving onshore natural gas industry in the Northern Territory could bring greater financial independence from Canberra.
Red tape shackles economic growth Blog Post | by David Byers 12 February 2014 Australia's capacity to deliver large capital-intensive projects is being eroded by inefficient regulation and by duplication of green tape and red tape across jurisdictions.
Policy reform would deliver big dividends Blog Post | by Damian Dwyer 11 February 2014 Policy priority needed to encourage investment and enhance national competiveness.
Unlocking gas resources, not market manipulation, is the way forward Media Release 10 February 2014 The Australian Government must focus on the development of Eastern Australia’s gas industry and not be distracted by calls for intervention into the domestic gas market.
Gas scare campaign a threat to industry, jobs Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 6 February 2014 A lack of evidence is no deterrent to the anti-gas movement which continues to base its arguments on the 2010 'documentary' Gasland and other discredited sources
WA gas needs best met by maturing, diversified market Media Release 3 February 2014 WA's second Gas Statement of Opportunities confirms that an open and competitive market – not government intervention – is the key to guaranteeing the state's long-term energy security.
Gas customers to pay for NSW Government’s inconsistency Media Release 28 January 2014 The NSW Government has further dented the credibility of its pursuit of science-based energy policy with today's announced restrictions regarding natural gas development.
Killing a star industry won’t help manufacturing Blog Post | by David Byers 20 January 2014 The only way to put downward pressure on gas prices – and to support residential and industrial gas buyers – is to develop regulations that attract new gas project investment.
Scare campaign adds to the challenges of exploring in the Kimberley Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 20 January 2014 Recent claims by the WA Conservation Council highlight the extent to which some green groups will twist the truth in order to push their anti-gas agenda.
Queensland farmers give gas company a big tick Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 9 January 2014 Further evidence Queensland farmers and the gas industry are working side by side has been highlighted by the results of a recent Nielsen survey.
Study shows gas market is delivering for all Australians Media Release 3 January 2014 Australian Government’s latest review of the gas market, the Domestic Gas Market Study, released today, shows the market is indeed working to supply natural gas for both domestic and export use.
Report highlights need for oil and gas skills development Media Release 16 December 2013 The challenge of training enough workers to service the $200 billion worth of major gas projects currently under construction in Australia is highlighted in a report released today.
Gas industry and supporters come to Canberra Blog Post | by Michael Bradley 12 December 2013 APPEA coordinated a delegation of more than 50 company staff and industry supporters to Parliament House in Canberra.
Productivity Commission report identifies logical regulatory changes Media Release 10 December 2013 Productivity Commission report underlines the inefficiencies in the regulatory processes that currently apply to major projects in Australia and advances a range of sensible options to streamline these.
LNG is key to cutting emissions Blog Post | by David Byers 5 December 2013 Some commentators continue to grab the wrong end of the pineapple when assessing the impact of LNG exports on greenhouse gas emissions.
Study shows good health in workers exposed to oil and gas Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 4 December 2013 The latest update in a long-running major health study reaffirms that exposure to oil and gas products poses little risk to people.
Almost 30,000 now work in Queensland’s natural gas industry Media Release 3 December 2013 Gas projects worth more than $60 billion now underway in Queensland are responsible for almost 30,000 jobs as the state gears up to deliver a cleaner energy source to the world from 2014.
NSW needs natural gas and fast Media Release 29 November 2013 NSW Government must immediately lift restrictions on natural gas exploration and production following an ominous warning from the Australian Energy Market Operator about tightening supply.
APPEA Board elects new Chairman and Vice-Chairman Media Release 29 November 2013 The APPEA Board is pleased to announce the election of Rob Cole as Chairman and Warren Ford as Vice Chairman.
APPEA Oil & Gas Engineering Scholarships winners Media Release 29 November 2013 Two outstanding undergraduate students have been awarded APPEA Oil & Gas Engineering Scholarships for 2013.
Research body critiques latest US emissions study Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 27 November 2013 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study conflicts with a range of work conducted by a number of organisations.
Submission on the Emissions Reduction Fund terms of reference Publication 27 November 2013 Submission on the Emissions Reduction Fund terms of reference
Napthine ignores roadmap, heads down blind alley Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 22 November 2013 Failing to develop onshore gas could leave Victoria – like NSW – exposed to falling gas supplies and higher prices.
More delay and uncertainty as Victoria rebuffs gas market review Media Release 21 November 2013 The Victorian Government has ignored its Gas Market Review Taskforce's advice to act immediately to facilitate new gas supplies. This creates considerable uncertainty for the entire eastern Australian gas market.
Australia’s potential to rival Qatar as world’s largest LNG exporter at risk Media Release 13 November 2013 Regulatory reform to address Australia’s sliding cost competitiveness is now more important than ever following the release of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2013.
Sensible move to assess offshore regulations Media Release 25 October 2013 A strategic assessment of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority’s environmental management processes could help remove excessive and duplicative regulation.
Australia Institute survey shows priority of economic growth Media Release 18 October 2013 The Australia Institute’s latest attack on the oil and gas industry is undermined by its own ‘research’ findings.
Moves to reduce unnecessary green tape a step forward Media Release 16 October 2013 APPEA welcomes the Federal Government's announcement it will establish a framework for a ‘one-stop-shop’ to streamline environmental approvals processes.
Combat rising gas prices by expanding the industry Blog Post | by David Byers 16 October 2013 Drew Hutton's foray into analysing east coast gas supply and demand and the global LNG market shows the danger of taking a simplistic, ideological view on a complicated issue.
Australia needs policy clarity Blog Post | by David Byers 11 October 2013 Australia’s regulatory processes for approving projects have become increasingly inefficient and access to oil and gas resources is now subject to ever more restrictions.
New report confirms gas is Australia’s natural advantage Media Release 8 October 2013 Natural gas is a "super growth industry" that could lift Australia's next wave of economic prosperity over the next 20 years, a new report has found.
NSW gas crunch edges closer Media Release 3 October 2013 NSW Strategic Regional Land Use Policy does too little to support development of the natural gas industry in NSW and address the state’s growing gas needs.
The economic impacts of a domestic gas reservation Publication 2 October 2013 A domestic gas reservation would generate an economic loss that would compound over time.
Domestic gas reservation – a significant cost to the nation’s economy Media Release 2 October 2013 The introduction of market interventions such as a Domestic Gas Reservation policy on Australia’s east coast would come at significant cost to the nation’s economic welfare, a new report has found.
Martin Ferguson appointed Chair of APPEA advisory board Media Release 1 October 2013 Martin Ferguson AM has accepted the newly-created position of Chairman of the APPEA Advisory Board.
Flowline October 2013 Publication 1 October 2013 The Onshore Gas Conference edition of APPEA's twice-yearly magazine.
Major boost for WA domestic gas supply Media Release 20 September 2013 WA's new Macedon Domestic Gas Projectprovides a significant boost to the state’s domestic gas supply and shows that domestic and export gas projects can grow in tandem.
Benefits of natural gas for NSW Publication 20 September 2013 Bringing local natural gas into production would enhance the state’s energy security, create jobs, put downward pressure on energy costs, and provide a significant boost to economic and regional development in NSW.
Get fracking to reduce emissions Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 20 September 2013 A peer-reviewed University of Texas study supports numerous other studies that have undermined claims by anti-fracking and anti-gas activists.
New Industry Minister an experienced appointment Media Release 16 September 2013 Ian Macfarlane is a welcome appointment as Minister for Industry. He brings a wealth of experience, having previously held ministerial responsibility for the regulatory oversight of oil and gas industry operations.
A founding father of Australian oil and gas passes away Media Release 16 September 2013 Bill Stiller, one of the founding fathers of the Australian oil and gas industry and of its industry association, APPEA, passed away over the weekend.
APPEA comes to Darwin Media Release 12 September 2013 APPEA is pleased to announce the establishment of a Darwin office.
Australian voters reject anti-gas campaigners Media Release 9 September 2013 The anti-gas campaigns of The Greens and the Katter Australia Party have seen them both lose significant support, with Australians strongly rejecting their anti-jobs and anti-investment policies.
Policy Priorities Publication 7 September 2013 Five key policy areas must be addressed if Australia’s LNG industry is to keep growing.
Greens say no to natural gas and thousands of jobs Media Release 5 September 2013 The Greens continue to ignore the economic, environmental and energy security benefits of natural gas.
Misleading survey no substitute for sensible gas policy Media Release 29 August 2013 Calls to restrict billions of dollars worth of LNG exports in favour of a domestic gas reservation policy will not lead to lower natural gas prices or increase gas supply.
Gas nay-sayers cost jobs Blog Post | by David Byers 23 August 2013 Saying no to natural gas development means saying no to tens of thousands of new Australian jobs and the next wave of economic growth.
Natural gas from shale and tight rocks Publication 21 August 2013 Shale and tight gas resources have the potential to transform Australia's energy production.
Oil and gas industry partnership to build on unprecedented growth Media Release 16 August 2013 The Oil and Gas Industry Innovation Partnership comes at a vital time as Australia’s oil and gas industry looks to build on a period of unprecedented growth, investment and job generation.
Queensland powers ahead Media Release 13 August 2013 Landholders have now signed 4017 land access agreements with Queensland-based natural gas companies since 2011, while contributions to regional community projects and organisations have topped $100 million.
APPEA statement – Western Australian Budget Media Release 9 August 2013 The WA Budget highlights the vital economic contribution of gas projects. The WA petroleum sector must remain internationally competitive in order to attract further investment in new projects and project expansions.
Tough times demand smart policies Blog Post | by Noel Mullen 5 August 2013 History shows that Australia's living standards have declined when governments have pursued inefficient regulation, protectionism and other forms of intervention in business.
2013 election Media Release 4 August 2013 Politicians of all persuasions must understand that saying no to natural gas development has consequences. Developing new gas supplies is absolutely critical.
Browse retention lease variation Media Release 2 August 2013 The Minister for Resources and Energy's decision to vary the conditions of the Browse retention leases will allow the project participants to examine all options to commercialise gas resources in these permits.
Report confirms health of WA gas market Media Release 2 August 2013 The launch of Western Australia’s Gas Bulletin Board and first Gas Statement of Opportunities confirms the state has more than enough natural gas for both domestic and export markets.
Miscalculated model manufactures a muddle Blog Post | by Noel Mullen 1 August 2013 Requiring gas producers to sell to domestic users at as subsidised price on the grounds that its value is not fully reflected by the market price, is based on a false premise.
APPEA response to NSW Chief Scientist draft report Media Release 30 July 2013 NSW Chief Scientist found concerns over gas industry operations “can be offset by ensuring engineering best practice; superb monitoring by industry; diligent and transparent compliance checks by regulators.’’
Natural gas is Australia’s natural advantage Media Release 29 July 2013 Gas industry campaign highlights growing risks to jobs and investment
ABC finally takes a balanced look at CSG Blog Post 28 July 2013 The recent coal seam gas episode of ABC 2’s Shitsville Express was a pleasant surprise – a balanced piece of reporting on CSG.
Water safe from hydraulic fracturing Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 24 July 2013 A major study in the US has found no evidence that chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing have migrated to contaminate drinking water aquifers.
The smarter we are, the luckier we get Blog Post | by David Byers 22 July 2013 The LNG industry is a major local success story, but genuine threats are now emerging to its plans for further investment and development.
Plenty of gas for local and export markets Blog Post | by Rick Wilkinson 19 July 2013 The best response to rising gas prices is not more regulation or a halt to the export industry – it’s more gas.
Prosperity depends on smart policies Blog Post | by David Byers 18 July 2013 Australia can maintain its prosperity and enviable way of life, but only if its political leaders tackle the necessary reforms.
Carbon pricing: cost competitiveness issues remain Media Release 14 July 2013 The expected move to a floating price under the carbon pricing mechanism still represents an addition to the cost structure of Australian LNG exporters competing in global markets.