Tim Daiss

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LNG demand, growth expected against odds

Fundamental LNG market changes will be felt for the rest of the decade, including in Asia-Pacific — home to two-thirds of global LNG demand — according to a new report.

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Western Australia net zero plans up the ante

Western Australia net zero plans are in the spotlight as it is to become the third state in the country to legislate its net zero commitment, but the industry-intensive state faces an energy dilemma. 

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Talks over gas in Philippines, China an uphill struggle

Discussions over joint exploration of gas in Philippine- and Chinese-claimed waters face a mounting struggle amid increasing concerns over fossil fuel development.

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Southern Green Hydrogen, possibly world’s largest, advances

Woodside Energy is partnering with Meridian Energy to develop the Southern Green Hydrogen plant, which will be the largest green hydrogen project in New Zealand, and possibly the world.

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China greenhouse gas trajectory key to global energy transition

China has been the world’s main source of greenhouse gas emissions growth over the past two decades, according to a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

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China pledges “steady” emissions goals at CCP party congress

While China’s President Xi Jinping pledged to end planet warming emissions at the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) party congress, he promised to do so at a “slow and steady pace” and opted instead to make energy security the top priority.

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Russia’s Power of Siberia 2 pivot raises questions

Developments are underway that will likely see more energy tie-ups between Russia and China including the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, however closer association could present new problems as Russia seeks to pivot away from Western influences.

Australia ruling against Santos in Tiwi Islands sets new precedent

The Federal Court’s ruling against Santos will likely mark a paradigm shift in Australia, while also impacting other countries in the region.

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Vietnam’s renewables push faces lingering headwinds

A report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis sees renewables leading the way, strengthening Vietnam’s clean power lead in Southeast Asia, a region that’s one of the most vulnerable to climate change.