Articles tagged: gas
Drilling reported new gas sources
An offshore drilling rig has discovered two new natural gas deposits off the coast of Cape Otway.
Government to phase out gas
The State Government’s new gas policy has been welcomed by environmental voices in the community, while others say it’s a wait-and-see situation.
Coalition declares gas plan
The Coalition is promising to deliver cheaper energy to Wannon households through a national gas plan if elected.
Former gas owners offer refund
The former owners of a Colac gas supplier say they are committed to refunding customers who ordered gas but never received their delivery.
Otway Basin gas drilling plan for energy giant
International energy company ConocoPhillips has contracted a rig to drill for natural gas in the offshore Otway Basin, possibly as early as 2025.
Fighting for our planet’s future
Lisa Deppeler’s fears for the planet started long before her much-publicised efforts to protect the Otway Basin from seismic blasting.
Two more gas wells plugged in to gas plant
Two new offshore gas wells are pumping gas to Port Campbell’s Otway Gas Plant.
Plan to remove offshore gas wells
A gas company is seeking approval to remove two gas wells offshore from Port Campbell, after they became unproductive.
Petrol station evacuated due to gas leak
A gas leak has forced the closure of the Princes Highway at Colac’s eastern entrance and the evacuation of a petrol station.
Gas leak forces Colac office staff to evacuate
Emergency services have responded to a gas leak on Colac’s Bromfield Street.
Offshore gasfield connection moving ahead
A 150-metre-long vessel has arrived in the ocean off Port Campbell to connect new undersea gas wells to the town’s Otway Gas Plant.
Vessel en route to coast for gas project
A specialist vessel is sailing from the United Kingdom to Australia to begin work on a natural gas project offshore from Port Campbell.
Gas leak in central Colac
First responders have attended a gas leak on Colac’s main street.
Hydrogen production idea for gas plant
Beach Energy is looking into producing hydrogen and storing carbon dioxide emissions underground near Port Campbell.
Fossil fuel industry gives environment award to gas miner
The petroleum industry has presented an environmental award to a gas mining company with interests in the Otway Basin.
New gas well gets green light
Corangamite Shire Council has approved a new onshore gas well just outside Port Campbell, despite objections from neighbouring farmers.
Gas harvest starts from new wells
Natural gas has started flowing from two new wells offshore from Port Campbell.
Port Campbell gas plant commissioned
A $55-million Port Campbell gas processing plant could start production in December.
Old pipes cause gas smell in Colac
A suspected gas leak in central Colac this week turned out to be a false alarm.
Drill thrills company, frustrates activists
Beach Energy has reported more than double its expected yield at a gas exploration well offshore at Port Campbell and expects to use the supply by the end of next year.
Gas investment to boost local jobs
Port Campbell’s Minerva Gas Plant will receive a $55-million cash injection including support for local jobs after it changed hands this week.
