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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalised revisions to several components of the federal oil and natural gas standards adopted in 2024, adjusting compliance requirements and extending certain operational allowances for industry. The agency says the changes are expected to reduce compliance costs by an estimated $2.5 billion over…
Governments strengthen fossil fuel restrictions despite recent crises
Governments around the world are increasingly turning to policies that restrict new fossil fuel production, with a new analysis showing these measures are far more widespread than often assumed. A database released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has identified 58 active restrictions across 25 countries and 27…
ASFI sets out actions to unlock capital for climate resilience
Australia’s peak body for sustainable finance has issued a warning to the federal government and the banking sector, noting that while there is no shortage of capital to protect the nation from climate change, the money is currently stuck behind a wall of poor coordination and missing market structures. The…
Australia’s gas supply sees improvement as clean energy transition accelerates
Australia’s energy security has seen some improvement, with the latest federal data revealing that risks to adequate gas supply have been pushed back by a year. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 2026 Gas Statement of Opportunities, risks to gas adequacy that were previously expected sooner are now…
ABx advances environmentally responsible fluorine technology
ABx Group (ASX: ABX) has taken a major step forward in its development of advanced materials processing technology, announcing that its subsidiary ALCORE Limited has submitted an Environmental Effects Report (EER) for its hydrogen fluoride (HF) pilot plant in Bell Bay, Tasmania. The submission to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)…
Energy Estate and QCAR partner to fast-track sugar to fuel project
Energy Estate and Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) have formalised a strategic partnership to fast-track the BioNQ Project, a project set to turn North Queensland’s sugarcane into low-carbon fuels. The collaboration arrives at a critical juncture, as escalating global volatility highlights the fragility of Australia’s reliance on imported energy…
New South Wales bans new coal mines in long‑term industry roadmap
The New South Wales government has released a roadmap for the future of coal production in the state, confirming that no new coal mines will be approved. The NSW Coal Industry 2026–50 policy sets out a clear approach to future coal production in the state, with the government saying it…
Woodside assumes control of Beaumont ammonia facility
Woodside Energy has assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas, following the successful completion of performance testing and formal handover from OCI Global. The move marks a significant step in Woodside’s strategy to expand its new energy portfolio and strengthen its position in the…











