A proposal to hand extraordinary gas powers to the electricity grid operator has the industry on edge amid a fresh wave of government intervention in the energy sector.
Australian Rural & Regional News asked some questions of the Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water which are set out below, together with the department’s response.
A $15 billion fund will be allowed to back green projects that could end up making a loss under loosened rules that Liberals say will further fuel inflation.
Gina Rinehart's Senex Energy has officially opened a processing facility in Wondoan, which it says will help restore supplies to Australia's struggling gas market.