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The latest news and developments from Gas Energy Australia. Media requests for comment or interviews should be directed to CEO Brett Heffernan...
Friday, 10th June 2022
A reliable, renewable & affordable energy future? The answer is gas
Without gas the lights go out. Recent events have demonstrated the essential need for Australian gas to service Australia's energy needs. The gas sector's shift to renewable, net zero gases makes government engagement with the gas sector more important than ever... [more]
Friday, 3rd June 2022
Don't 'shut the door' on renewable, net zero gases
If ignorance is bliss, some local councils must be very happy little Vegemites! Responding to an article in The Age citing 13 Victorian councils calling for a ban on new gas connections, GEA's Letter to the Editor shows that cheaper, more reliable and net zero gas use is vital and any government - local, state or federal - banning it, won't be thanked... [more]
Thursday, 12th May 2022
To be ship shape Australia's new fleet must be geared for gas
If Australia is to rebuild its coastal shipping fleet, as both sides of politics have pledged, those ships must run on gas! It is immediately 25% cleaner than the alternative, falling to net zero over time, we have it in abundance, its safe for the marine environment and secures our energy by replacing our reliance on imported oil... [more]
Monday, 18th April 2022
Renewable gas is a clean game changer
Solar, wind, batteries and hydrogen will be a key part of Australia's future energy mix, but they have limitations. GEA's Opinion Editorial in the Herald Sun shows emerging renewable gases can tap into existing delivery networks so our economy, industries and families can responsibly, reliably and affordably use net zero gas to 2050 and beyond... [more]
Friday, 19th November 2021
Gas Energy Australia backs Bioenergy Roadmap
Gas Energy Australia welcomes the release of ARENA's Bioenergy Roadmap, saying it will be a key enabler for the decarbonisation of gas fuels such as Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). GEA CEO... [more]
Thursday, 28th October 2021
LPG: An immediate local contribution to the global challenge of climate change
LPG is an essential source of low carbon energy for billions of people across the world. Served by an agile and resilient supply chain, it is able to effectively achieve low carbon targets, while ensuring that no-one is left behind in the global energy transition... [more]
Friday, 9th July 2021
Industry calls for gas fuel freight workers to receive vaccine priority
9 July 2021 Gas Energy Australia (GEA) has reinforced industry calls for essential road freight workers to be prioritised in the COVID vaccination rollout to ensure vital gas fuels can continue be delivered safely and efficiently around the nation. ... [more]