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2021 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme updates: have your say
News
4 May 2021
We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme. Submissions close 21 May 2021.
Achieving the ‘Electric Planet’
News
23 April 2021
An ‘Electric Planet’ is possible by 2050, Dr Alan Finkel says in an interview with Sky News.
Advantage for Australia in the hydrogen export market
News
23 April 2021
Australia will have an advantage in the hydrogen export market, Dr Alan Finkel says in an interview with Sky News.
HESC celebrates hydrogen production milestone
News
26 March 2021
A Japanese-Australian pilot project is now producing hydrogen from coal in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
Gas fired recovery plan: have your say
News
1 December 2020
We are seeking feedback on the Australian Government’s vision for a gas-fired recovery for Australia’s economy. Submissions are open to 26 February 2021.
Resource investment turns the corner
News
23 November 2020
We have released the 2020 edition of Resources and Energy Major Projects, an annual census of resources and energy projects worth over $50 million.
Prospective national gas reservation scheme: have your say
News
27 October 2020
We are exploring options for a prospective national gas reservation scheme in Australia. Submissions are open until 27 November.
Australia’s resources and energy exports are forecast at $256 billion in 2020–21, despite the COVID-19 global economic downturn
Media release
28 September 2020
We have released the September 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
National Hydrogen Strategy priorities and delivery for 2020
News
11 September 2020
We are bringing the strategy to life through international collaboration, industry consultation, national coordination and legal reviews.
Australia, Germany working together on renewable hydrogen
International partnerships
11 September 2020
Australia and Germany have signed a new agreement for a joint feasibility study to investigate the supply chain between the two countries for hydrogen produced from renewable sources.
Pandemic relief as energy network costs deferred
News
13 August 2020
Rule change means certain retailers can temporarily defer 40 per cent or more of costs, passing on savings to consumers.
Australia’s resources and energy exports are estimated to have reached a record $293 billion in 2019–20, despite the COVID-19 global economic downturn
Media release
29 June 2020
We have released the June 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
Help increase Australia’s domestic fuel storage: request for information
News
15 June 2020
A request for information is now open to increase domestic fuel storage as part of Australia’s fuel security plan.
Hydrogen Certification Scheme: have your say
News
26 May 2020
We’re seeking feedback on a scheme for certifying where and how we make hydrogen, and providing transparency on environmental impacts. The survey is open until 22 June 2020.
Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap: have your say
News
21 May 2020
Help shape Australia's path to a lower emissions future by providing feedback on a national Technology Investment Roadmap. Submissions are welcome until 21 June 2020.
Australia’s resources and energy exports forecast to set a record of $299 billion despite economic headwinds
Media release
18 March 2020
We have released the March 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
Australia’s resources and energy exports forecast to set fresh record
Media release
19 December 2019
We have released the December 2019 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
New strategy to grow Australia’s hydrogen industry
News
22 November 2019
The Council of Australian Governments Energy Council today released Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy.
Australia’s resources and energy export forecast to break fresh records, defying volatile commodity markets
Media release
30 September 2019
We have released the September 2019 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
Hydrogen production regions in Australia
News
24 September 2019
A new report by Geoscience Australia identifies the regions in Australia that have high potential for hydrogen production.
India is one of the great hopes for thermal coal exporters, but also presents a number of challenges
Media release
23 August 2019
The Office of the Chief Economist has released the Coal in India 2019 report. The report examines the future of thermal coal in India and implications for Australian exporters.
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism Review: have your say
News
7 August 2019
The government has brought forward the scheduled review of the ADGSM. Stakeholders can provide input until 31 August 2019.
Introducing the Australian Innovation System Monitor
News
16 July 2019
Our new digital publication provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive view of Australia’s innovation system.
Australia’s hydrogen potential: A message from the Chief Scientist
News
1 July 2019
Hydrogen presents an opportunity for Australia to lead in the emerging market for low and zero emissions energy. Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO, explains why.
Hydrogen projects: call for case studies
News
1 July 2019
Do you have a hydrogen project underway, or are you getting ready to start? The COAG Energy Council Hydrogen Working Group would like to hear from you!
National Hydrogen Strategy issues papers: have your say
News
1 July 2019
The COAG Energy Council Hydrogen Working Group has released 9 issues papers to delve into topics to help develop the National Hydrogen Strategy.
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to break fresh records
Media release
1 July 2019
The June 2019 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly expects export earnings in the sector to reach $285 billion in 2019–20.
National Hydrogen Strategy: Have your say
News
1 March 2019
The COAG Energy Council Hydrogen Working Group is seeking public input to help inform Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy.
Resources and energy export earnings are on track for a record-breaking year
Media release
21 December 2018
The December 2018 edition of Resources and Energy Quarterly forecasts Australia’s resources and energy export earnings to reach a record $264 billion in 2018–19.
Commodity exports are forecast to reach a new record high in 2018–19
Media release
2 October 2018
The September 2018 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly shows Australia’s resource and energy exports are on track to set a high of $252 billion in 2018–19.
Record earnings for resources and energy exports in 2017─18
Media release
2 July 2018
The June 2018 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly shows Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are estimated to have reached a record $226 billion in 2017–18, driven by rising LNG exports.
Record earnings forecast for resources and energy exports in 2017-18
Media release
8 January 2018
The December 2017 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly shows that Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are forecast to reach a record $214 billion in 2017–18, driven by growing LNG and iron ore export volumes.
Record earnings forecast for resources and energy exports in 2017–18
Media release
6 October 2017
The September 2017 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly released today by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, shows a 27 per cent increase in earnings in 2016–17.
Resources and energy export earnings grew rapidly in 2016–17
Media release
7 July 2017
The June 2017 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly, released today by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, estimates a 25 per cent increase in earnings in 2016–17.