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- Queensland rejects Clive Palmer’s bid to build ‘carbon neutral’ coal-fired power station Thu, 23 Nov 23, 11:57amEnvironment department questions feasibility of Waratah Coal’s claims about the use of carbon offsets, credits, and capture and storage
- Queensland identifies ‘renewable energy zones’ as part of $62bn ‘super grid’ plan Tue, 11 Jul 23, 1:00amExclusive: Plans for transition to renewables include establishing local consultation groups and expert panels across 12 state-wide zones
- Origin Energy surrenders 10 controversial gas tenements in Queensland’s channel country Fri, 16 Jun 23, 1:00amCompany gives up 10 of its 11 leases in the area amid concern about potential impacts of fracking
- Ten controversial gas tenements in Queensland’s channel country surrendered by Origin Energy Fri, 16 Jun 23, 1:00amCompany gives up 10 of its 11 leases in the area, amid concern about the impact that fracking might have
- Queensland to spend $5bn on 1,100km CopperString power line to unlock renewables potential Tue, 7 Mar 23, 10:41am‘Eureka moment’ project will provide future energy certainty and trigger new minerals processing, Palaszczuk government says
- Queenslanders to be banned from dumping solar panels in landfill under new recycling program Sun, 5 Mar 23, 2:47pmMore than 25m panels are expected to be installed across the state over the next decade
- Anthony Albanese rejects reports of $450m coal price cap payout for Rio Tinto and partners Thu, 29 Dec 22, 4:38pmFederal and state governments have agreed to pay producers compensation for pre-existing supply contracts exceeding the cap
- Rio Tinto and partners could receive as much as $450m in government compensation for coal price cap Wed, 28 Dec 22, 2:58pmQueensland and the federal government will split compensation costs for the Gladstone plant, under the agreement struck at national cabinet
- Gladstone power plant compensation a flashpoint in federal government’s coal price cap negotiations Wed, 28 Dec 22, 2:58pmThe owners of the central Queensland plant are set to receive up to $450m in compensation for the temporary price cap
- Clive Palmer’s coal company seeks to overturn ruling that Queensland mine will harm future generations Fri, 23 Dec 22, 5:51pmWaratah Coal lodges application to overturn recommendation that lease and approvals be refused
- Campaign against coal royalty increases could backfire, Queensland treasurer warns mining lobby Fri, 23 Dec 22, 1:00amExclusive: Cameron Dick urges resources council to stop risking coal’s social licence with ad campaign as royalty rise is here to stay
- States are waiting for a solid plan to lower Australian energy bills, but fear an excuse Fri, 2 Dec 22, 1:00amOne official says the commonwealth is ‘flailing around in the dark’ while seeking a way to lower bills
- Queensland will continue coal exports ‘as long as the market dictates’ despite emissions targets Mon, 28 Nov 22, 1:45pmAnnastacia Palaszczuk says demand for steelmaking metallurgical coal will drive its production in the state
- Japanese ambassador takes ‘highly unusual’ campaign against Queensland coal royalty hike to mining forum Thu, 24 Nov 22, 1:00amShingo Yamagami emerges as strident critic of Palaszczuk government’s tiered rate aimed at cashing in on record prices
- Queensland’s higher coal royalties has had little impact on profits, new data shows Sat, 19 Nov 22, 1:00amThe state’s treasury does not expect the taxes to make a significant impact on investment decisions