Australian Petroleum Statistics – Issue 292 November 2020
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The November 2020 Australian Petroleum Statistics are now available.
Boosting Australia's diesel storage
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The Boosting Australia’s Diesel Storage Program opens on 11 January 2021.
Diesel is crucial to Australia’s energy security. Storing more diesel in Australia will increase our resilience to supply disruptions, helping protect consumers and the economy from fuel shortages.
The Australian Government will provide up to $200 million in competitive grants to support the construction of an additional 780 megalitres of diesel storage in Australia.
Post-2025 Market Design Directions Paper
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The Energy Security Board (ESB) has released the Post-2025 Market Design Directions Paper for the National Electricity Market.
Electricity prices to fall over the next 3 years
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Households can expect to be paying about 9% less for electricity in 2023 than today, the AEMC’s latest report shows.
Renewable future for retired coal mine
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The Australian Government and NSW Government will fund a feasibility study into converting a coal mine into pumped hydro energy storage.
Supporting energy needs of regional and remote communities
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The Australian Government is continuing to support secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities through microgrids.
Tasmania energy and emissions reduction agreement
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The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to establish agreements on energy and emissions reduction projects.
$4.5 million for Monash initiatives driving transition to sustainable energy
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ARENA has announced funding for Monash University projects to develop materials for the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Immediate support for refineries and fuel security
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The government will provide relief to the refining sector by bringing forward production payments announced as part of comprehensive fuel security package in the 2020-21 Budget.
Helping small businesses reduce their power bills
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Small businesses are getting support from the Australian Government to cut energy costs in the recovery phase from COVID-19.
