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Envoys representing Prince Albert II’s Monaco Foundation quietly slipped into town for talks.

Herd on the TerracePremiumWhich European prince is hunting for deals in Perth?

Things are moving fast at Wiluna Mining and the crew at FTI Consulting have hit the ejector button. Plus: Cottesloe gets a royal visit of sorts. And Dino Otranto to the rescue.

Andrew Forrestis seen with students from Gabon at the Fortescue AGM.

MiningForrest’s ‘crazy plan’ plea, doesn’t get rare earths ‘fuss’

An evangelical Andrew Forrest implored Fortescue shareholders to stay on board with green energy trials that ‘probably will fail’, following a litany of costly setbacks in recent months.

Adrian Rauso

The existing Kwinana Swift power station at Burton Place.

EnergyPremium$185m deal to back development of new WA gas power plant

A big east coast utility has revealed its second WA move this week as the State scrambles to close taxpayer-funded coal by 2030.

Matt Mckenzie

Premier Roger Cook has demanded industry ‘lean in’ to WA’s energy transition, as he was accused of falling years behind on planning. 

state politicsPremiumRoger Cook admits replacing coal is no mean feat

The Premier has demanded industry ‘lean in’ to WA’s energy transition, as he was accused of falling years behind on planning. 

Jessica Page

Waddi will have a capacity of about 105 megawatts and was approved by Federal environmental regulators earlier this month.

EnergyPremiumGoing with the wind: Big utility signs WA power deal

Tilt Renewables could press go on a $400m wind farm in the Northern Wheatbelt within months after signing a deal to sell the power to AGL Energy.

Matt Mckenzie

Industry is demanding power price relief from Roger Cook, warning that jobs are in danger as a result of soaring costs and more frequent blackouts.

state politics CommentsPremiumIndustry demands power price bail-out as costs threaten jobs

Industry is demanding power price relief from Roger Cook, warning that jobs are in danger as a result of soaring costs and more frequent blackouts.

Jessica Page

Minister for energy Amber-Jade Sanderson.

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‘Bombshell’: WA’s energy blueprint pushed back by two years

Amber-Jade Sanderson has quietly delayed a major update to WA’s energy transition plan for two years, throwing industry into turmoil. 

Jessica Page

Andrew Forrest’s iron ore major is bidding to buy a 49 per cent stake in a one gigawatt portfolio, according to three people familiar with the discussions. 

EnergyPremiumFortescue frontrunner for solar stake in Spain

Fortescue is emerging as the frontrunner to acquire a stake in a Spanish solar power portfolio owned by energy giant Iberdrola, sources say.

Thomas Gualtieri

Up to 100 chargers will be built on power poles for use on electric vehicles. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumPole position: contentious EV charging plan to go ahead

Power providers in one state will be allowed to install electric vehicle chargers on their power poles despite opposition to the proposal.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O'Neill.

EnergyPremiumWoodside lures pipeline partner for $27 billion LNG project

The Wall Street-listed Williams has bought a 10 per cent interest in Louisiana LNG alongside Woodside and 80 per cent of the associated Driftwood pipeline for $582 million. 

Sean Smith

Shares in Frontier lifted on the news.

Renewable EnergyPremiumFrontier marks ‘major milestone’ for Waroona project

Frontier Energy has locked in peak capacity credits for the first stage of its Waroona renewable energy project, about 120km south of Perth. 

Australia could triple its iron ore export revenue to $386b by 2060 by shifting to green iron. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumHeavy investments needed to secure green metal future

While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia's export future in a low-emission economy.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Western Gas founders Will Barker and Andrew Leibovitch in Perth in 2017.

EnergyPremiumWA’s Equus gas field hits the ASX with $15m raising

The former Western Gas is chasing funds to help advance one of the North West Shelf’s biggest undeveloped gas resources, eight years after it was bought from US giant Hess.

Sean Smith

Woodside’s WA assets also performed well, with reliability of 100 per cent at Pluto and 99.9 per cent at the North West Shelf plant near Karratha.

EnergyPremiumWoodside lifts full-year guidance and trims cap-ex

Woodside Energy is lifting full-year production guidance and trimming capital outlays after reporting only a minor bump in output for the third quarter.

Daniel Newell

Bluewaters coal power station will be paid to be available for at least 2.5 more years.

EnergyPremiumBurning issue for WA with Bluewaters needed to 2028

Private coal power plant Bluewaters will be needed to keep Western Australia’s lights on until at least June 2028 — even as the Collie generator’s future hangs in the balance.

Matt Mckenzie

Hancock bought Lockyer from MinRes

Oil & GasPremiumHancock eyes big gas investment near Dongara

Billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Energy is getting ready to pull the trigger on a major gas investment in the Perth Basin.

Matt Mckenzie

Former Santos chief financial officer Sherry Duhe.

EnergyCommentsPremiumText message reveals real reason Santos CFO suddenly ‘quit’

Santos boss Kevin Gallagher is facing renewed investor scrutiny in the wake of revelations the company’s chief financial officer was abruptly dismissed after raising concerns.

Sean Smith

Pictures from the Resources Technology Showcase 2019 Perth at the Perth Convention Centre.

EnergyPremiumNext mission for former Woodside Energy exec

Former Woodside new energy executive Jason Crusan has jumped in the pilot’s seat of a non-profit seeking to accelerate WA’s fledgling space industry.

Matt Mckenzie

Chemically identical to conventional fuel, renewable diesel is made from cooking oil or animal fats. (Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumWaste is the new oil: why Aussie export may be rubbish

Cutting emissions from long-haul flights, shipping and trucking remains a challenge but one solution could put Australia in an enviable position.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

An Alinta battery at Newman.

EnergyPremiumAlinta’s WA battery project sparks legal showdown

A bitter battle over a battery in Wagerup has headed to the Supreme Court as Alinta Energy sues two contractors over almost $110 million of equipment.

Matt Mckenzie

The domestic gas plant at Chevron-operated Barrow Island during a media tour in 2024.

Oil & GasPremiumBillions in the pipeline for Chevron’s next stage

A multibillion-dollar investment spree planned off WA’s coast by American oil giant Chevron is a step closer after regulators gave a green-light.

Matt Mckenzie

Sherry Duhe is stepping down as Santos’ CFO.

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Shock exit another red flag for Santos

Top analyst warns Santos CFO’s departure will spark questions over succession planning and governance.

Danielle Le Messurier

Scarborough and Pluto 2

Oil & GasPremiumANU warns on Scarborough’s climate impact

A top Australian university has taken aim at Woodside Energy’s $19 billion Scarborough project, declaring the emissions will have “major consequences”.

Matt Mckenzie

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Fired-up minister blasts Synergy board over $40m bill bungle

Amber-Jade Sanderson has put Synergy’s board on notice, warning a ‘significant’ restructure is likely after the latest billing bungle that led to thousands of customers being overcharged millions of dollars.

Jessica Page