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Santos wins approval for 116 gas wells in western Qld

The federal government has given Santos approval to drill 116 new coal seam gas wells in Queensland's Surat Basin with an operational life of 30 years.

AAP

India invokes emergency rules to avoid blackouts this summer

NEW DELHI: The government is invoking an emergency rule that will force some of the country’s biggest coal power plants to operate at full capacity, as the country prepares to meet surging electricity demand and avoid blackouts.

The Times of India

AEMO warns of NSW power gaps within three years, calls for 'urgent' investment in grid

The state is set to bear the brunt of reliability gaps in Australia's biggest power system as mass coal-fired power exits hit.

ABC News

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BHP records strong earnings from coal

BHP returns another strong result with coal as iron ore and copper both slip

Newcastle Herald

Coal giant Glencore pushes for law change to prevent 'legal challenges' to carbon project

Major coal miner Glencore has been lobbying for legislation to be changed to prevent legal challenges to a controversial carbon capture and storage project in the Great Artesian Basin.

ABC News

Energy market operator plugs fix for 'reliability gaps'

The Australian Energy Market Operator warns electricity grid reliability is in doubt over the next 10 years without timely investments to replace coal plants.

AAP

Australia at risk of electricity supply shortages as renewable projects lag behind coal plant closures

Successive La Niñas have eased demand but, with many renewable and storage projects now delayed, the energy market operator has revised its projections

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Top Cardiff hotel closes temporarily due to 'unforeseen circumstance'

Guests will be contacted about their stay

Wales Online

Aurizon, TGE ink $1.8b 'game changing' partnership

Team Global Express and Aurizon have signed an 11-year contract, one that Aurizon says is its biggest non-coal deal ever.

AAP

Gautam Adani maps comeback strategy after $132 billion Hindenburg rout

MUMBAI: Almost a month after a bombshell short seller report lopped off $132 billion in market value from Gautam Adani’s empire, the Indian billionaire has hired top-shelf US crisis communication and legal teams, scrapped a $850 million coal plant purchase, reined in expenses, repaid some debt and promises to repay…

The Times of India

Qld govt's gas well approvals slammed by activists

The Queensland government's decision to approve dozens of new coal seam gas wells on the Darling Downs has been slammed by environmental activists.

AAP

How the Greens will pay for the clean energy transition

A NSW Transition Authority with an annual budget of $500million would be established to assist coal-dependent communities transform themselves if the Greens gain the balance of power in next month's state election.

Newcastle Herald

Greens leader Adam Bandt flags party is likely to work with government on safeguard mechanism

Adam Bandt says the party is open to negotiating on the government's key climate change policy, but believes voters can see they are fighting to stop new coal and gas projects from being approved.

ABC News

Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up

The government is locked in negotiations with the Greens and cross bench as it attempts to pass new climate legislation that some argue doesn't go far enough.

AAP

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Deaths of Queensland miners highlight gaps in industry safety measures

Two miners who died this week will be added to a list of over 1,500 lives claimed by the state's mining industry. Despite significant resources invested in mining safety, why are these tragedies still happening? Experts explain.

Daily Mirror

Michael Duff's inspirational coal mining trip rousing Barnsley's promotion charge

Michael Duff was the first player to start in the Hellenic League and play in all eight tiers in ascending order before reaching the Premier League - now he's manager at League One Barnsley

The Conversation

The war in Ukraine hasn't left Europe freezing in the dark, but it has caused energy crises in unexpected places

Through a year of war in Ukraine, the U.S. and most European nations have worked to help counter Russia, in supporting Ukraine both with armaments and in world energy markets. Russia was Europe’s main energy supplier when it invaded Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin threatened to leave Europeans to freeze…

Caixin Global

China Green Bulletin: New Ford-CATL Battery Plant, Green Energy Capacity Trumps Coal

Chinese firms search the world for mining assets, Beijing promotes EVs in rural areas

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Qld govt approves 55 gas wells near contaminated site

Queensland's environmental watchdog says there are "strict conditions" on its approval for Arrow Energy to drill 55 gas wells near a contaminated site.

The Conversation

For developing world to quit coal, rich countries must eliminate oil and gas faster – new study

Limiting how much coal countries can burn is considered an urgent priority for restraining global heating. After all, coal is the most carbon-rich of all fossil fuels and its combustion has contributed the most to planetary warming. For the first time in international talks, negotiators agreed to “phase down” coal…

Newcastle Herald

Conference hears Port of Newcastle faces financial penalties if it does not cut reliance on coal

'Sustainability' and the banking world

The Guardian - AU

Safeguard mechanism: what is it, will it cut emissions and what role do carbon offsets play?

Labor wants to revamp the policy to meet its climate targets. This is how it will work – and why it may not

Newcastle Herald

Port of Newcastle confirms its financing is tied to moving away from coal

Conference hears all lending will go 'sustainable' or green

AAP

Cheaper coal to NSW power stations under new measures

NSW power stations will be provided cheaper coal after the government reached a deal to cap its price at $125 per tonne and pass the savings onto consumers.

Newcastle Herald

Coal exporters now required to supply NSW power stations

Export-focused coal companies will now be required to provide cheaper coal to NSW power stations under revised coal reservation policy directions.

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