WA gas industry is a keystone of the state’s economy Blog Post 2 June 2017 The natural gas industry underpins Western Australia’s energy security and makes a huge contribution to the state’s economy.
Time for NSW and Victoria to step on the gas Blog Post | by Rhys Turner 24 April 2017 Queensland's gas-producing regions are contributing gas to the domestic market. They are fuelling industry and keeping the lights on in households across the eastern states.
More tax on gas would make energy crisis worse Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 19 April 2017 What the PRRT critics won’t say: increasing taxes on gas production would drive up energy costs and cost Australian jobs
APPEA 2017: coping with the gas supply crunch Blog Post 27 March 2017 Natural gas is a reliable and safe energy source with a relatively low emissions intensity. Australia needs a national approach to energy security that recognises the crucial role of gas.
Pathways to net-zero emissions Blog Post 14 March 2017 APPEA 2017 keynote speaker, Shell International vice president Jeremy Bentham, examines how we can provide much more energy with much less carbon dioxide.
APPEA 2017: the Australian oil and gas industry in transition Blog Post 9 March 2017 Hear top panellists discuss the changing business and social environment – and the challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s oil and gas industry. APPEA 2017, Wednesday 17 May, Perth Convention Centre.
APPEA 2017 is right on the money Blog Post 2 March 2017 The APPEA Conference and Exhibition is the indispensable sounding board for the upstream petroleum industry in Australia. It also allows delegates to network and to meet and learn from the best minds in the industry.
To boost energy security, we must increase gas supply Blog Post 22 February 2017 More gas supply and more gas suppliers will enhance energy security. Rather than thinking in terms of gas reservation, we should be working on reforms that help bring more gas into the market.
Protecting water is central to shale gas operations Blog Post 30 December 2016 Natural gas can be safely produced from the Northern Territory’s deep shale rocks without affecting precious water resources, according to a respected local environmental scientist.
Road to renewable energy goes via the nation’s gas fields Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 28 December 2016 Locking up our gas supplies simply removes the key fuel needed to back up unreliable renewables.
Natural gas – essential for Australian manufacturing Blog Post 26 December 2016 Natural gas is a vital raw material for manufacturing. Manufacturers use almost a third of gas consumed in Australia. Gas is essential for many industrial processes and is used in many everyday products.
GetUp – publisher of fake news Blog Post 12 December 2016 It appears Get-Up, the left-wing campaigning organisation that wants to destroy our oil and gas industry, has adopted post-truth as its modus operandi in discussing the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Myths and misinformation in NT gas Blog Post | by Martin Ferguson 21 November 2016 Activists driven by hostility to fossil fuels and a naïve faith in renewables are using misinformation to push an anti-gas agenda. Using a Northern Territory context, let's take a close look at the myths that underpin the activists’ main arguments.
Gas can safely deliver jobs and investment for Mid West Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 9 November 2016 WA has been fracking for oil and gas for decades with no serious adverse environmental impacts. Renewed gas exploration in the state's Mid West could deliver new jobs, infrastructure and business opportunities.
Australia Institute misinformation: where do we start? Blog Post 4 November 2016 The Australia Institute's Richard Denniss forgoes balanced, factual analysis in favour of inaccuracies, sweeping but unsupported claims, and snide personal attacks.
Get fracking to save the planet Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 19 October 2016 Gas can help fight climate change without undermining energy security, says a former Greenpeace UK executive director .
PRRT attacks are poorly informed Blog Post | by Noel Mullen 18 October 2016 PRRT is a profits-based tax; a project only faces a PRRT liability once it has turned a profit. PRRT returns are high when oil and LNG prices are high, and low when prices are low; this keep projects viable during downturns.
Gas: vital now and in the future Blog Post | by Damian Dwyer 17 October 2016 Over the last decade, Australia’s use of gas has increased at a faster rate than of any other fuel. Gas has become even more important for electricity generation, because it is crucial in supporting increased use of renewables.
John Butler owes a big debt to oil and gas Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 10 October 2016 Musician John Butler rails against oil and gas exploration and development. But the truth is that Butler owes part of his success to the petroleum industry.
APPEA 2017 Exhibition applications now open Blog Post 6 September 2016 Stage 1 online applications for exhibition space at the APPEA 2017 Exhibition are now open.
APPEA 2017 sponsorship applications now open Blog Post 31 August 2016 APPEA has opened online applications for sponsorship items of the APPEA 2017 Conference and Exhibition.
The truth about domestic and export gas prices Blog Post | by Damian Dwyer 26 August 2016 Australian domestic gas prices are NOT higher than prices prevailing in Australia’s major LNG export markets – let alone double the overseas prices.
Stop scare tactics on NT gas Blog Post | by Matthew Doman 4 August 2016 Arguments against the development of the Northern Territory’s gas resources involve wild claims that aren't supported by evidence. Study after study has found any risks linked with fracking can be effectively managed by robust regulation.
Close the generation gap Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 22 July 2016 Reducing emissions is essential but ensuring electricity supply is also important. It is time for governments to take seriously the need for policies to ensure a smooth transition to a cleaner energy sector.
Jobs and development for NT indigenous communities Blog Post 12 July 2016 Developing resources can provide much-needed work and economic development for Northern Territory indigenous communities.
Gas and graziers: co-existence in the NT Blog Post 7 July 2016 Northern Territory grazier Greg Saunders supports the local onshore gas industry and believes it creates opportunities for landholders.
APPEA response to Fairfax article on fugitive emissions Blog Post 5 July 2016 Fairfax article makes omissions about existing fugitive emissions research in Australia. Increasing the use of natural gas can deliver immediate and substantial carbon savings, as already seen in the US.
Political debate not recognising crucial role of resources sector Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts and Brendan Pearson 1 July 2016 One of the best ways to strengthen our economy is to encourage growth in the resources sector and its supply chain. We should make the most of Australia’s comparative advantages in the global economy.
Time to face the facts on the need for natural gas Blog Post | by Bruce Lake 14 June 2016 Gas delivers lasting economic benefits to Australia, especially to regions; it has a unique role in the transition to a cleaner energy future; and it remains essential as a fuel and an industry feedstock.
Awards presented at APPEA 2016 Blog Post 14 June 2016 At each annual Conference, APPEA presents several prestigious industry awards. APPEA congratulates the latest award recipients.
CSG boosts farmers’ water security Blog Post 2 June 2016 Farmers in Chinchilla, Queensland are benefitting from the availability of treated CSG water through Queensland Gas Company's beneficial re-use scheme.
Experts warn gas protectionism will backfire Blog Post | by Chris Lamont 26 May 2016 Federal Labor’s resurrection of a pledge to introduce a ‘national interest’ test for new LNG export projects, is simply bad policy.
Medical lifeline Blog Post | by Chris Lamont 26 May 2016 The Surat Gas Industry Aeromedical Service provides around-the-clock emergency care for the Surat Basin region. It is making a difference and saving lives.
Labor’s gas test not in the national interest Blog Post | by Martin Ferguson 20 May 2016 Labor’s so-called “national interest test” on gas exports is a bad policy that will punish one of our most successful gas export industries while doing nothing to boost domestic supply.
ACCC warns against bans on gas operations Blog Post 26 April 2016 The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has called for the lifting of gas moratoria and has warned against introducing domestic gas reservation.
APPEA opening statement to Senate Select Committee on unconventional gas Blog Post | by Matthew Doman 13 April 2016 Multiple reviews and inquiries show the risks associated with unconventional gas can be managed effectively through robust regulation and effective monitoring and compliance.
LNG’s substantial and enduring benefits Blog Post 12 April 2016 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are driving an unprecedented level of investment in Australia, while also delivering reliable, cleaner energy and energy security to our Asian trading partners
NSW gas pressures are real Blog Post | by Chris Lamont 22 March 2016 Natural gas is making a significant environmental contribution. Yet NSW has imposed unnecessary restrictions on gas operations, despite credible authorities declaring it can be safely developed.
Political opportunism is choking gas supply Blog Post | by Martin Ferguson 8 March 2016 The spread of fracking moratoriums and other restrictions on gas operations poses a grave threat to domestic gas supply in Australia.
Surat Basin has a bright future Blog Post | by Chris Lamont 2 March 2016 In the Surat, more than 7000 wells are hooked up to pipelines and are producing natural gas. The region's strong operational gas workforce will remain in place for decades to come.
APPEA updates climate change policy principles Blog Post | by Damian Dwyer 11 February 2016 Following the Paris Climate Change Conference, APPEA has developed a second edition of its Climate Change Policy Principles to further assist in developing efficient and effective policy responses.
Fracking moratorium threatens NT’s prosperity Blog Post | by Matthew Doman 8 February 2016 NT Labor says the science of fracking needs further investigation, but how many more inquiries are needed?
Gas is a great economic driver in the Northern Territory Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 4 January 2016 Natural gas has a long and proud history of safe and sustainable operations in the Northern Territory.
APPEA awards five oil and gas scholarships Blog Post | by Bruce Lake 27 November 2015 Five outstanding students from across Australia have recently been awarded APPEA Scholarships.
Missing facts in tax attacks Blog Post | by Noel Mullen 23 November 2015 The PRRT is designed to tax economic rent – or profits. When there are no profits to tax, no tax is owed. The absence of revenue is not evidence of a ‘loophole’.
FWA reforms needed to cut project costs Blog Post | by Martin Ferguson 22 September 2015 Current project agreements arrangements let unions hold developments to ransom.
Production crucial to a sustainable east coast gas market Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 21 September 2015 The biggest risk to a sustainable east coast gas market is regulatory failure.
Reform for further LNG growth is in the national interest Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 17 September 2015 LNG developers have little confidence in Australia’s regulatory framework and industrial relations system.
APPEA Health, Safety & Environment Awards Blog Post 9 September 2015 APPEA’s Health, Safety & Environment Awards recognise achievement, initiative and innovation in the Australian oil and gas HSE performance.
Labor conference right to reject domestic LNG reservation policy Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 27 July 2015 Australia cannot afford to increase sovereign risk and project costs if it wishes to convert its gas reserves into jobs, royalties and exports.
NT fraccing report a blueprint for responsible development Blog Post | by Stedman Ellis 20 July 2015 There is no justification whatsoever for the imposition of a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the NT.
Egypt offers cautionary tale on gas reservation Blog Post | by Malcolm Roberts 24 June 2015 Egypt's use of gas reservation and subsidies have reduced local gas supply, leading to supply shortfalls.
Capturing fugitives Blog Post 2 June 2015 Fugitive emissions from Australian oil and gas operations fell by 13.6% from 1990 to 2013 – despite a 55.6% increase in production over that period.
Red tape, industrial relations could stifle LNG potential Blog Post 22 May 2015 The Australian LNG industry must improve its international competitiveness, and governments must remove regulatory constraints and make workplace relations more flexible.
Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane addresses APPEA 2015 Blog Post 18 May 2015 There’s no doubt that the oil and gas industry is one of Australia’s success stories. Its importance to our national economy cannot be overemphasised.
Gas reservation is economic voodoo Blog Post | by Paul Fennelly 30 March 2015 Reservation policies have seen gas-rich countries faced worsening gas shortages and worsening prices.
LNG’s future has not been shaken by the oil shock Blog Post | by David Byers 21 January 2015 Things may be tight in the short-term for Australian LNG projects but it's not all bad over the long-term.
ExxonMobil CEO discusses the economic impact of declining oil prices Blog Post 21 January 2015 Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil chairman & CEO, discusses the economic impact of declining oil prices and what it means to a large, integrated oil company like ExxonMobil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.