Australia's gas producers have endorsed the government's strategy but warned of potential shortages this decade. The closure of Australia's biggest coal-fired power station, Eraring, may be delayed to allow renewable energy sources to catch up. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has cautioned about possible blackouts this summer as Labor transforms the country into a renewable energy superpower. Samantha McCulloch, Chief Executive of Australian Energy Producers, emphasized the critical role of gas in supporting the energy transition and highlighted repeated warnings of shortfalls in the energy system. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen discussed the AEMO's 'Electricity Statement of Opportunities,' while NSW Premier warned that public support for renewable energy could wane if the closure of Eraring leads to blackouts and increased power prices. Nationals Senator Matt Canavan issued a stark warning for the future of renewables investment following the latest AEMO report.
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Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has issued a stark warning for the future of renewables investment in Australia following the latest Australian Energy Market Operators (AEMO) report. https://t.co/LKa0xBmb5M
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The Premier has warned the NSW public will lose support for the renewable energy transition if the closure of Eraring power station results in blackouts and skyrocketing power prices. MORE 👉 https://t.co/QJlhanOhYv https://t.co/MpdSo39nHV
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has spoken out about the Australian Energy Market Operator’s ‘Electricity Statement of Opportunities’. https://t.co/kdlqiNZn43
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Australia Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch says gas plays a “critical role” in terms of helping to back up renewables in power generation. https://t.co/LjA5zgrehy
Australia Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch says gas is “so critical” in terms of supporting the energy transition. https://t.co/N4cMNFxjBQ
Australian Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch says there have been “repeated warnings of shortfalls” for Australia’s energy system. https://t.co/MCSM8DGWtH
Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo https://t.co/aMJkxYg21K
The energy market operator is warning of blackouts this summer as Labor transforms the country into a renewable energy superpower. https://t.co/xeHqadULRr
(New from me): Closure of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station may be delayed while renewables catch up | Energy | The Guardian https://t.co/mk8BiHXd0x
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