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Renewables providers to be paid to ensure stable electricity supply

Renewable energy providers will be paid to ensure stable, reliable power supply in a scheme signed on to by the states ahead of worsening forecasts of price spikes and blackouts in the year ahead.

ABC News

Robbins Island wind farm proposal approved on condition of 5-month annual shutdown due to orange-bellied parrots

A wind farm proposal in Tasmania is given the green light — but under the condition it doesn't operate for five months of the year, so as not to interfere with the annual migration of a parrot species.

ABC News

National energy deal to 'keep lights on'

The nation's energy ministers have agreed to a plan to make the supply of power more reliable as the sector transitions to renewables.

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Qatar’s gas output increase could cause catastrophic global heating, report says

If Qatar exploits all its reserves it will add 50bn metric tons of CO2 to atmosphere, more than entire annual emissions of whole world

The Guardian - US

NSW ‘almost ready to sign up’ to coal price cap to provide energy price relief

State’s energy minister, Matt Kean, says ‘It’s not about royalties, it’s all about consumers’, putting pressure on Queensland counterpart

The Guardian - AU

1st US floating offshore wind auction nets $757M off Calif

The first-ever U.S. auction of leases to develop commercial-scale floating wind farms in the deep waters off the West Coast raised $757 million in bids, from mostly European companies

The Independent UK

Minerals Council report says Labor price cap will fail and possibly push up power prices

Mr Galilee said the report indicated that high power prices were caused by a shortage of electricity supply and warns of a bleak winter next year due to a looming spike in global gas prices,

Newcastle Herald

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UK approves first coal mine in decades in Cumbria despite climate fears

The controversial scheme, which will dig up coking coal for steel production, was green-lit by Conservative minister Michael Gove.

Daily Record

In defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure

Warren, a Dallas pipeline tycoon, sued O’Rourke in February over accusations he made on the campaign trail that Warren effectively bribed Gov. Greg Abbott with a $1 million campaign contribution following the 2021 power grid collapse.

The Texas Tribune

Looking inside Canberra's $125 a tonne coal price cap plan

Energy price caps a complex question

Newcastle Herald

‘We need the jobs’: Cumbrians divided over new coalmine

Despite positivity in Whitehaven, near the former Marchon chemical plant, proposals still cause worry

The Guardian - UK

NT chief minister says states, Commonwealth must help offset emissions to obtain Beetaloo Basin gas

Natasha Fyles says the federal government and states with gas shortages must work with the Northern Territory if new supplies from the Beetaloo Basin are to be unlocked and all carbon emissions offset as promised.

ABC News

Gladstone's transition from fossil fuels offers heavy-industry workers 'plenty' of opportunities

Generations of Australians have relied on jobs in heavy industry to support their families, but as towns like Gladstone transition to renewable energy sources, Amber is among those jumping into new careers and believes anyone can do it.

ABC News

UK’s first deep coal mine in 30 years given green light by Michael Gove

Environmentalists have reacted with anger to the news

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

White House and Downing Street establish ‘joint action group’ on energy security and prices

It comes as Britain faces a cost-of-living crisis driven largely by soaring costs for heating and power

The Guardian - UK

Cumbria coalmine approval shows Sunak does not care whether he is seen as green

PM’s commitment to green targets questioned as top climate adviser calls decision ‘absolutely indefensible’

Newcastle Herald

Minerals Council slams price cap as data confirms state power stations paying well under export prices

Current prices mean much power station coal already under price cap

ABC News

How a lack of copper could slow the transition to renewable energy

Analysts are concerned about the supply of copper, along with the actions being taken around the world to increase stocks.

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Energy ministers to tackle skyrocketing power prices ahead of national cabinet meeting

A lot of eyes will be on energy ministers today, as they take part in the first of two meetings this week between state and federal decision-makers focused on how to avoid skyrocketing power prices.

Bristol Post

Bristol City Leap deal signed off marking ‘very important step’ in city’s route to net zero

The cabinet has approved the landmark deal to radically change Bristol's energy network

AAP

Coal price cap decision not yet reached

Australia's energy sector is calling for billions of dollars in compensation if NSW and Queensland governments are asked to cap coal and gas prices.

The Independent UK

US to boost natural gas exports to UK in energy partnership

The United States will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Britain under a new agreement calling for the two countries to work together to boost energy security and drive down prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Australian energy ministers to agree on promoting battery uptake but views on price caps differ

Gathering of state and federal officials in Brisbane on Thursday not expected to result in consensus on proposed price caps on coal and gas

Wales Online

Six Brits chosen to front campaign showcasing nation’s home-grown energy generation efforts

Julia Bradbury has helped launch the campaign to celebrate people generating their own electricity

The Independent UK

UK eases ban on new wind farms, considers OKing coal mine

Environmental groups have welcomed a decision by Britain’s Conservative government to lift its opposition to onshore wind farms

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