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Cubans are again enduring a nationwide blackout, as a result of a US oil blockade. (AP PHOTO)

EnergyPremiumUS sanctions leave Cuba in darkness as power grid fails

A US blockade that's cut off oil supplies to Cuba has led to a second national power blackout.

Staff Writers

WA’s gas giants seem to be in no rush to lock in a multibillion-dollar asset swap announced nearly 18 months ago.

Herd on the TerraceCommentsPremiumBig LNG reshuffle still oil up in the air

WA’s gas giants seem to be in no rush to lock in a multibillion-dollar asset swap announced nearly 18 months ago. Plus: Which wealthy West Aussie was snapped meeting Narendra Modi?

US President Donald Trump holds a press conference at Bestepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 8 in Turkey.

EnergyCommentsPremiumOil steadies at end of choppy week as US, Iran keep talking

Oil prices steadied at the end of a bumpy week, as talks between the US and Iran continued despite a flare-up in fighting that drove a steep drop in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg

The deal comes as gas exporters are under pressure to improve local supply, with the Albanese Government planning to introduce a 20 per cent national reservation scheme.

Oil & GasCommentsPremiumAlinta inks another gas supply deal with global giant

Alinta Energy has signed a five-year deal to buy gas from Chevron, the second major contract the company has announced this week.

Matt Mckenzie

Oil tankers and cargo vessels anchored off the coast of Oman after being stranded for days last month.

EnergyCommentsPremiumOil falls as traders expect US-Iran war will stay contained

Oil prices fell as traders priced in a limited US-Iran conflict, easing initial concerns that energy infrastructure would come under attack again.

Bloomberg

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in October 2025.

EnergyCommentsPremiumAustralia agrees to sell uranium to India during Modi visit

The landmark deal was signed between the two nations during a visit to Melbourne by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bloomberg

This photo obtained by AFP from the Iranian news agency Tasnim shows an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in April.

EnergyCommentsOil prices soar as US extends strikes against Iran

Oil extended a powerful surge as the US struck targets in Iran for a second day, raising risks for energy supplies from the region.

Bloomberg

A Woodside legal letter previously seen by AAP from 2023 stated that the company had suffered lost productivity and other damage as a result of Disrupt Burrup Hub’s activities.

CrimeCommentsWoodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

A civil case initiated by an oil and gas giant against three environmentalists over a stink bomb three years ago has been listed for a court hearing.

Aaron Bunch

North West Shelf Venture's Karratha Gas Plant.

Oil & GasPremiumPut WA first as national gas debate heats up

Lobbyists have repeated calls for WA to win an exemption under the proposed national gas reservation scheme, warning an oversupply would sink the State’s smaller producers.

Matt Mckenzie

A render of the proposed Cataby Power Station

EnergyCommentsAlinta wants EPA tick for new gas power plant

Alinta Energy is seeking environmental approval for a major gas power plant in the Mid West that will be big enough to supply 400,000 WA homes.

Matt Mckenzie

The attacks threaten a new wave of disruption for global energy markets. 

EnergyCommentsOil surges as US strikes targets in Iran after ship attacks

Oil prices jumped as the US launched a wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for a spate of attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg

Electrification and low-carbon liquid fuels could help reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPower shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Chair of the Superpower Institute Rod Sims prepares to address the National Press Club in Canberra, Wednesday, February 14, 2024. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Oil & GasOil shock not fixed by taxpayer-funded refineries

A thinktank has warned Australia lacks enough oil reserves to supply local diesel and petrol usage amid a political scramble for sovereign refining capacity.

Matt Mckenzie

Used cooking oil will soon be powering flights out of Brisbane, bypassing the global fuel chain. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumFuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

Australia's first sustainable aviation fuel tank and pipeline has been cleared for takeoff, paving the way for cleaner flights and a new homegrown industry.

Robyn Wuth

The latest resources and energy quarterly report shows Australia’s LNG export earnings for the 2027 fiscal year are forecast to hit $65 billion.

EnergyCommentsPremiumAustralia’s LNG export earnings forecast to hit $65b in FY27

Australia’s LNG export earnings for the fiscal year to June 2027 are tipped to surge more than 40 per cent from an outlook made before the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil tankers and cargo vessels anchored off the coast of Oman last month.

EnergyCommentsPremiumOil steadies as more supply flows through Strait of Hormuz

Prices steadied as tanker traffic through the strait increased further, adding to a gush of near-term supply while talks between the US and Iran continue.

Peter Botten.

EnergyCommentsPremiumOil Search doyen to chair Perth-based uranium producer

Boss Energy has appointed sector veteran Peter Botten as its new chairman.

Rebecca Le May

A ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran, in May.

EnergyCommentsPremiumOil prices drop as more flows through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell for a third day as supply climbed and there were signs of progress in indirect talks between the US and Iran.

Ryan Stokes is the chief executive of SGH.

Oil & GasCommentsPremiumLook to WA’s policy for cheaper energy, Stokes tells Albo

The Federal Government’s proposed domestic gas reservation policy will push up energy prices in the long-term, Ryan Stokes warns, as he urges Canberra to take a leaf out of WA’s book.

Adrian Rauso

Orica's Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub could produce 4700 tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2029. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumAustralian green hydrogen project gets the green light

A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Monadelphous has landed a contract to provide operation and maintenance services at Synergy’s Muja coal-fired power station in Collie until it closes in late 2029.

EngineeringCommentsPremiumMonadelphous wins more than $200m in contracts

The engineering company has landed a swag of new deals in the resources and energy sectors, including with Fortescue in the Pilbara and at Synergy’s Muja power station in Collie.

Rebecca Le May

The ACCC’s latest data shows petrol prices in capital cities have already fallen below pre-conflict levels, while diesel prices have dropped to near pre-conflict levels.

EnergyCommentsPremiumDrivers rush to fill up ahead of fuel excise change

Motorists are being warned to expect petrol price increases, as the Federal Government scales back its temporary fuel excise relief.

Kimberley Braddish

A new facility aims to gets more boots on the ground to fill the demand for skilled electricians. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremium'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Donald Trump says gasoline retailers will have "big problems" unless fuel prices drop (EPA PHOTO)

EnergyPremiumTrump threatens gasoline retailers over prices

Donald Trump has threatened gasoline retailers in a desperate bid to get fuel prices down before the US mid-term elections in November.

Kanishka Singh