Introduction -
The development of a clean hydrogen industry is an important element of Australia's emissions reduction plan, and the Australian government has said it will invest AU $1.4 billion to build the industry. The...more
The Background -
Despite plentiful natural resources and a healthy domestic demand for energy, Australia's offshore renewable energy sector has lagged behind comparable jurisdictions. While the offshore wind sector is...more
The New South Wales ("NSW") government recently released its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap setting out a 20-year plan focused on delivering growth through investment in storage and renewables.
The NSW government's...more
Energy retailers have a fresh impetus to abide by reporting obligations imposed by the Australian Energy Regulator ("AER") after the judgment in Australian Energy Regulator v AGL Sales Pty Limited [2020] FCA 1623. The court...more
The Situation: On 30 July 2020, the Australian Energy Market Operator ("AEMO") published the 2020 Integrated System Plan ("ISP") for the Australian National Electricity Market.
The Context: The plan is a comprehensive,...more
In this White Paper, we examine three recently decided Australian cases that separately provide guidance on topics of interest to the mining sector.
In the first, the court refused planning approval for a new open cut coal...more