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Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Western Power CEO Gair Landsborough.

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Western Power manager linked to $800m battery deals

The State utility has been forced to defend its conflict-of-interest controls following revelations that a senior employee co-owns land hosting $800 million worth of battery projects.

Adrian Rauso

Meg O’Neill moved from Woodside Energy to BP this year.

EnergyPremiumBP moving forward on Wheatbelt green power project

Energy giant BP has lodged plans for a major wind and solar power project near Narrogin which would have capacity to supply 133,000 homes.

Matt Mckenzie

The Woodside-operated Karratha gas plant.

EnergyPremiumOsaka Gas buys 5 per cent of Browse gas project from BP

The Japanese gas giant is buying the stake from 39.33 per cent holder BP, which is now run by Browse partner Woodside Energy’s former chief executive Meg O’Neill.

Sean Smith

Hysata boss Paul Barrett aims to turbocharge the production of green hydrogen for heavy industry. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

BusinessPremiumStartup aims at green hydrogen to power heavy industry

Driving down the energy cost in making green hydrogen is a key focus of a startup aiming to make the product work for heavy industry.

Lloyd Jones

Fortescue is going racing with plans to enter the Formula E World Championships. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EnergyPremiumAussie mining giant hits the track in Formula E debut

An Australian team could join the world's biggest electric racing series, with the company behind its rapid-charging technology preparing to step onto the grid.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Scottish nurse Stacey Baker, 28, said she would carpool with her colleagues or catch public transport to work when possible to save on fuel.

EconomyVideoPremiumPerth motorists could see fuel prices head toward $3 a litre

Perth motorists are staring down the barrel of $3 a litre for petrol at the same time hard-up consumers face another interest rate hike later this month.

Cheyanne Enciso and Caleb Runciman

Coles' Jane Mansfield and Origin's Liam McWhirter inspect solar panels on top of the supermarket. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EnergyPremiumElectric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Equus managing director Will Barker (left), pictured with executive director Andrew Leibovitch.

BusinessPremiumAlcoa tips in $2.1m as Equus hunts deep-pocketed partners

Alcoa has approved another $2.1m for Equus as the gas junior hunts investors for a WA offshore project that could supply the equivalent of 5 per cent of the State’s domestic gas demand.

Ryan Johnson

The $30 million Launchpad program will support up to 30 renewable energy early start-ups. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumMultimillion-dollar boost to create 'climate unicorns'

Artificial intelligence firms might be dominating headlines but a $30 million program aims to put renewable energy start-ups in the funding spotlight.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation CEO Luka Gray, chair Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls and Veyter’s Andi Csontos.

EnergyPremium$2.5b renewable diesel refinery pitch for regional WA

A $2.5 billion plant capable of producing 1.1 billion litres of renewable diesel a year has been proposed for WA as Australia scrambles to rebuild onshore refinery capabilities.

Daniel Newell

In a cacophony of data, claims and assertions, the Trump administration figures vary significantly from those compiled by commercial maritime tracking organisations.

EnergyPremiumHow much oil is really going through the Strait of Hormuz?

The question of how much oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz has become the latest rhetorical battleground in the war, despite President Donald Trump claiming to have already won.

Karen DeYoung

Mark Cutifani’s career has spanned both mining and energy, most notably as chief executive of gold miner Anglo American.

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Who’s next in line for Woodside chair after Cutifani’s exit?

Ben Wyatt’s chair prospects enhanced as former Anglo American board Mark Cutifani quits Woodside Energy for gold miner’s board amid disclosure concerns.

Sean Smith

Many Australians have already adopted solar panels, home-battery systems and electric cars. (Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumElectric switch could save households $5000 a year

More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

A member of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces firing a heavy machine gun during clashes with Houthi fighters.

EnergyPremiumOil closes in on wartime peak as Mid East fighting escalates

Oil extended its powerful rally above $US100 a barrel following an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East that has stoked fears of deeper supply disruptions.

Bingyan Wang and Mia Gindis

Inpex's Ichthys LNG offshore facilities

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‘Butt out’: Big hint WA may avoid blanket gas grab policy

Gas producers supplying WA’s domestic market may be completely excluded from Australia’s first national gas reservation policy, which has been watered down following uproar from energy giants.

Rebecca Le May and Jessica Page

Peak body Australian Energy Producers is critical of a new government policy position. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumLabor insists it isn't gaslighting on reserve backflip

The government insists it is not backtracking on a plan to ensure steady gas supply as industry and experts raise alarm bells about a bloated energy market.

Will Nicholas

Woodside's Daniel Kalms is leaving.

EnergyPremiumWoodside CEO contender stepping down after 25 years

US-based international boss Daniel Kalms was one of several internal contenders for the top job at Woodside but missed out to Liz Westcott.

Sean Smith

National Australia Bank boss Andrew Irvine speaks at the ACAPMA Conference 2026 in Melbourne.

Oil & GasPremiumBank chief pushes for greater domestic energy resources

The big four bank’s boss has called for more investment in Australian oil and gas, declaring that ‘fuel security is economic security’. 

Adrian Rauso

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday.

EnergyPremiumMajor LNG export tax debate not going away, Santos boss says

The chief executive says he doesn’t expect the spectre of a major new tax on the oil and gas sector will go away any time soon —  and investors remain worried.

Rebecca Le May

Up-front costs and knowledge gaps on home energy upgrades are hindering investment for some people. (Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumRenovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades

Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher.

EnergyPremiumWhy WA model is ‘practical solution’ to contentious policy

Santos boss Kevin Gallagher has stepped up his campaign on the Federal Government’s controversial gas reservation policy, urging it to adopt the same framework long used in WA.

Rebecca Le May

Chevron’s Gorgon LNG loading jetty and vessels.

EnergyPremiumWA jobs ‘at risk’ in offshore foreign worker crackdown

Oil and gas majors warn the Albanese Government’s crackdown on skilled offshore foreign workers would put “a far bigger number” of Australian jobs at risk.

Rebecca Le May

Chinese-owned Premier supplies taxpayer-owned Synergy’s coal power stations.

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Strike looms at Collie coal mine over pay standoff

Hundreds of workers at Premier Coal’s Collie mine are planning to strike in a major pay dispute amid high pressure on the State Government to nail a transition for the industry.

Matt Mckenzie

A new Embraer E190, which are replacing old Fokker 100 planes that have been the workhorse of QantasLink’s regional services for decades.

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Next level comfort in the skies for WA’s FIFO workers

A new era of comfort for QantasLink’s hard-working FIFO passengers is being ushered in with the rollout of a crisply refurbished aircraft fleet.

Rebecca Le May