In this Insight, we explore the two possible pathways for the natural gas sector—a fast transition away from natural gas as a source of fuel, or longer-term use of natural gas as a transition fuel in the journey towards net zero — and the related implications for Australia. ...

Part of Australia's critical minerals strategy was to review and update Australia's list of critical minerals. That process has now been finalised, with the critical minerals list expanded to 30 minerals. ...

On 1 December 2023, the US Department of Energy published draft guidance on its proposed interpretation of the term 'foreign entity of concern' or 'FEOCs', which directly relates to two major US green innovation reforms. ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of November, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's draft determination in relation to the provision of mandatory primary frequency response by grid-scale batteries. ...

The NSW Government is seeking feedback on its long-awaited Draft Energy Policy Framework, which is intended to replace the existing NSW Wind Energy Guideline. The Framework is an important development in the NSW renewable energy sector. ...

The latest draft regulations dealing with allocation of sea areas for marine resource exploitation and use are of keen interest to the many potential investors in Vietnam's nascent offshore wind power industry, whose applications to survey sea areas have been pending new legislation for over a year. ...

The current state of Australia's infrastructure market as appetite for investment in the energy transition reaches new heights. ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of October, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's draft rule to harmonise the national energy rules with the updated national energy objectives. ...

Webinar: What is the future for natural gas in Australia? ...

In its recent decision of Vanderstock v Victoria, the High Court has ruled by a 4:3 majority that the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge is unconstitutional. ...