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Industrial users call on southern states to heed the ACCC gas warning
Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read has called on southern states to heed the warning from the ACCC that increased domestic gas supply is needed to bring down prices.
Ms Read welcomed the ACCC Gas Inquiry July Interim Report and stateme…
Australian chemistry industry welcomes agreement to further develop the NEG
Chemistry Australia has welcomed agreement by the COAG Energy Council to further develop the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
“We support a policy that allows the market to invest in the most effective mix of technologies, and delivers be…
Joint Statement - Keep Working on the National Energy Guarantee
With the COAG Energy Council meeting later this week to consider the National Energy Guarantee, our organisations call for further progress to be made towards designing a workable solution which addresses emissions reduction, reliability…
Northern Territory decision to lift gas moratorium welcomed by Chemistry Australia
Chemistry Australia welcomes the decision by the Northern Territory Government to allow the responsible development of unconventional gas in the Territory.
"We strongly support the decision to guide development on a case by case basis, wi…
Why major Australian manufacturers are backing the NEG
Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read has added to calls for the states and territories to make investment and growth the priority at Friday’s COAG Energy Council Meeting, and agree to the principles of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG)…
Australian chemistry industry supports ACCC call for more gas supply
The Australian chemistry industry has voiced its support for the strong statements made by ACCC Chairman Rob Sims about the lack of southern east coast gas supply.
Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read said that Victorian and NSW business…
Domestic gas market shows short-term relief for some, but far from resolved
Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read has said that the findings of today’s Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Interim Gas Inquiry Report, underscore the ongoing need for a coordinated government response to support a competi…
More gas available but at what price and terms
The Australian chemistry industry welcomes the Federal Government’s progress with major LNG exporters to address the immediate gas shortfall.
Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read said, “We knew the domestic market was short, but the late…
We all have a stake in moving forward with the Finkel Review
Joint Media Statement
The energy industry, its customers and other stakeholders agree: the imminent Finkel Review deserves full and fair consideration before governments take decisions that will have major implications for the security, r…