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Bargains aplentyCommentsAussie equities ‘now undervalued’

Australian equities are the cheapest they have been in two years, with all 11 sectors of the market now undervalued, according to a respected research house.

Stuart McKinnon

Headwinds to comeCommentsPremiumCommodities face recession test in second half of 2022

Commodities are hitting powerful headwinds after a first half dominated by the supply turmoil and inflationary shocks unleashed by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. 

EnergyPremiumGas shortage could shut German factories

Economy Minister Robert Habeck says Germany is heading for a gas shortage and certain industries will have to be shut if piped Russian supplies stay low.

Staff Writers

EnergyQld expands grid storage with big battery

A new 400MWh battery in southeast Queensland is the latest in a series of announcements as the state government investigates more energy storage options.

Nick Gibbs

Exporting the sunCommentsPremiumTwiggy-backed mega solar project sets target start date

The Sun Cable project that aims to export solar power from Australia’s outback to Singapore is targeting a final investment decision in early 2024 after winning new support.

David Stringer

EnergyGermany triggers alarm stage of gas plan

In response to a drop in Russian gas supplies Germany has triggered the "alarm stage" of its emergency gas plan.

Holger Hansen

EnergyEurope must act now as Russia may cut gas

The International Energy Agency warns Europe to have contingency plans as Russia continues to cut gas deliveries to gain political leverage.

Noah Browning

Gas fightACF moves on WA gas project because of Great Barrier Reef

The environmental group is moving to block the huge gas project off north-west WA, even though it has been approved and is proceeding to construction, with first shipments of LNG expected in 2026.

Sean Smith

Energy'Diabolical' energy situation closes Enova

Enova Community Energy and its retail energy arm Enova Energy have been placed into voluntary administration, a victim of what they say is a "broken market".

Marion Rae

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Workers under threatComments
The West Australian exclusive
Synergy contract with Collie coal plant won’t be renewed

Synergy’s contract with privately-owned Bluewaters Power Station expires in 2025 and will not be renewed – placing the future of the Collie coal plant and the nearly 60 workers it employs in jeopardy.

Josh Zimmerman

Power playsGermany to restart coal plants as Russia gas flows wane

Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands have signalled that coal-fired power plants could help Europe amid an energy and economic crisis.

Vera Eckert and Francesca Landini

Huge spikesCommentsPremiumACCC puts energy firms on notice over power price surge

Power prices spiked at the start of June due to international pressures and an east coast cold snap, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says.

Dominic Giannini

Cleaning upPremium$100b climate overhaul of industrial heart to create 372,000 jobs

Emissions could be slashed from refineries, gas pipelines, steelworks and other industries under a $100 billion plan backed by Australia's biggest companies.

Marion Rae

‘Shanty town’ PremiumBen Harvey’s no-bull guide to Collie’s energy future

If you believe the Government, Collie will be turned into a high-tech wonderland where the jobs of tomorrow are created today - but Ben Harvey’s calling bull.

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

BusinessEnergy markets give everyone a headache

Some say Australia's National Electricity Market is broken and are demanding a whole of system review. Others believe only some timely repairs are required.

Marion Rae

EnergyPremiumVic has 'more than enough' power reserves

Victoria's energy minister says authorities have been assured the state has more than sufficient power in its reserves.

Cassandra Morgan

EnergyTasmania power prices set for big jump

Power prices in Tasmania will increase by almost 12 per cent, forcing the state government to expand concessions.

Ethan James

Renewable tickBP’s investment shows tide is turning on hydrogen: WoodMac

BP’s purchase of a big stake in the massive Asian Renewable Energy Hub project in the Pilbara shows the tide is turning on hydrogen investments in Asia, according to global research company Wood Mackenzie.

Stuart McKinnon

Energy woesPremiumWhat's going on with the east coast electricity grid?

The Australian Energy Market Operator has taken over the national wholesale electricity market after a tense three-day stand-off with generators.

Marty Silk

High confidenceVideoCommentsCoalition claim jobless rate glory but shirk energy crisis

Two high-ranking former Coalition ministers — including WA Senator Michaelia Cash — have claimed credit for Australia’s record low unemployment rate but shirked responsibility for the east coast energy crisis.

Josh Zimmerman

Supply chain issuesCommentsPremiumExpensive battery storage a risk to WA coal transition plan

The rising cost of batteries looms as a potential downside risk for the McGowan Government’s $3.8 billion green energy infrastructure push, according to an analyst from Wood Mackenzie.

Danielle Le Messurier

Power playerCommentsPremiumPerth’s AVESS to deploy vanadium batteries prototype

A WA company says vanadium can complement lithium-ion batteries in meeting the growing global demand for battery energy storage systems.

Cheyanne Enciso

Power crisisCommentsPremiumMove to renewables key to keeping the lights on

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the State's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.

Staff Writers

Power shortageCommentsCannon-Brookes outlines LNG fix for energy crisis

Billionaire climate activist Mike Cannon-Brookes has floated the idea of taxing LNG exports more heavily as one step to addressing the energy crisis.

Danielle Le Messurier