Passing of Conventional Onshore Gas Legislation A Positive Boost for Gas Reliant Manufacturers
Passing of Conventional Onshore Gas Legislation A Positive Boost for Gas Reliant Manufacturers
The opening up of conventional onshore gas fields in Victoria from 1 July 2021 is a welcomed step towards ensuring sufficient gas for vital manufacturing in the state, said the leading advocate for large energy users, Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate the Victorian government and welcome this sensible outcome which we expect […]
Joint Statement: Building a Stronger and Cleaner Post-Pandemic Australia
Our diverse organisations together call for support for COVID economic recovery to urgently stimulate jobs and to rebuild a sustainable and strong economy. Australia faces a public health emergency with immediate economic impacts as well as longer-lasting global economic pain. Beyond the pandemic, Australian prosperity also depends on dealing with other long-term challenges – including […]
Technology Investment Discussion Paper a Critical Step in Energy Transition
“Transitioning large energy users to low cost, low emission energy sources is one of the biggest opportunities and challenges we face in our energy transition,” said Energy Users’ Association of Australia Chief Executive Officer in welcoming the government’s The Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper. “The EUAA welcomes the government’s discussion paper,” said CEO Andrew Richards. “Identifying […]
Looming Gas Shortage a Critical Issue for Energy Users
The release today of Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 2020 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) is yet another reminder that the gas crisis gripping Australia over the last 5 years is a long way from being resolved. AEMO are forecasting the potential for significant supply shortfalls from 2023, driven by factors such as falling production […]
Energy Users will be the Losers Unless Accountability and Transparency Improves After Victoria Rushes Through ‘Go it Alone’ Bill
Leading advocate for large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), expressed disappointment at the lack of consultation and transparency on a bill, the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Act, that was rushed through the Victorian Parliament last night, enabling the Victorian Energy Minister to make determinations on expanding transmission in the […]
Lifting Conventional Gas Moratorium in Victoria Welcomed by Large Energy Users
Today’s announcement that the Victorian Government will lift the conventional gas moratorium, with a directive that all new gas will be prioritised for the domestic market, is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “This is a sensible, pragmatic, science-based decision that will deliver benefits to the entire community and we congratulate the […]
New Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism Opens Up Huge Opportunity for Large Energy Users
Electricity market modernisation has taken an enormous leap forward with the creation of a new demand response mechanism approved by the Australian Energy Market Commission, said the leading organisation representing large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “This is a very exciting and welcomed development in the National Electricity Market […]
Queensland’s Domestic Gas Policy Providing Critical Supply for Local Manufacturers
The announcement of a new domestic gas tenement in Queensland, awarded to a JV between Australian Pacific LNG and Armour Energy, provides another boost to local manufacturers who rely on gas to make their products and is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Queensland gas policy is keeping local manufacturers afloat with […]
Hydrogen Trials Could Prove Critical to Understanding our Potential Future Fuel Mix
The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is paying close attention to the hydrogen trials underway in Queensland and South Australia, as hydrogen could become an important part of Australia’s fuel mix in the coming decades. “While hydrogen is a long way from becoming a […]
Plan to Lift Conventional Gas Moratorium Welcomed
The Victorian Liberal party’s plan to lift the conventional gas moratorium in Victoria is welcomed by the peak body representing large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Gas plays an essential part of Australians’ lives and in many cases, there is no viable substitute for it in most of our […]
ACCC Report Confirms Gas Crisis Still Here
Representing some of the largest gas users in the country who produce many essential goods and services used by the community every day, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is not surprised by the latest from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) out yesterday (Feb 18) that identifies many issues remain in the […]
Victorian Government to Ignore the Rules. Is this Vicxit from the NEM?
The peak body representing large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) are very concerned with the Victorian Government’s reported plan to ignore energy market rules and ‘go it alone’ on grid augmentation. “While there is certainly potential to improve the rules governing the energy market and regulated grid investments, they […]