NSW government looks to secure power but says Eraring closure a matter for Origin Energy Eraring closure date in eye of NSW election storm Newcastle Herald · Mar 6, 2023
Energy users and ex-ACCC boss praise government for staring down ‘bullies of the gas industry’ Industry argues capping gas at $12 a gigajoule risks future investment but experts say price is top end of range forecast before invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022
Transition crunch:Origin chief hints Eraring may not close in 2025 The head of Origin Energy has given the strongest indication yet that Eraring Power Station may not close in 2025. Newcastle Herald · Nov 24, 2022
Global shocks likely to drive more frequent interest rate changes, RBA says Central banks will need to adjust rates more often to respond to unpredictable levels of inflation, Philip Lowe says The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022
'Be honest' on bill shock from new energy Origin Energy says the push for clean energy is "out of step" with consumers, warning of bill shock for years from the cost of building new renewable assets. AAP · Nov 22, 2022
This week's power price scare has triggered an overdue debate on the sheer scale of the grid rebuild task A national effort in decarbonising the grid Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022
Power price rises and grid change pessimism as industry weighs up the costs of going green Tough road leads to power pessimism Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022
Pessimism grabs power industry as leaders cite high costs of decarbonisation and renewables transition Questions over Eraring as rival tips big power price rises Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022
Origin Energy to quit Beetaloo gas project but green groups warn environmental threat remains Sale will come at a loss but distance company from both environmental controversy and Russian oligarch The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022
Origin Energy backs out of investment into on-shore gas exploration in Beetaloo Basin Origin Energy will divest its stake in gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin entirely in a major shift, as it focuses on a "refreshed strategy" to "grow cleaner energy and customer solutions". ABC News · Sep 19, 2022
Origin exits Beetaloo for up to $90m loss Origin Energy has offloaded its stake in the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin for a loss of up to $90 million, but it doesn't spell the end of controversial development. AAP · Sep 19, 2022
Origin Energy sets climate transition plan Origin Energy's climate transition plan has been 'condemned' by some for failing to include new gas fields, setting up a showdown at the annual general meeting. AAP · Aug 26, 2022
Origin Energy sinks on FY23 uncertainty Origin Energy has posted a loss after an "an almost unparalleled year" for energy market conditions, and spooked investors with a lack of guidance for FY23. AAP · Aug 17, 2022
Soaring gas prices help Origin Energy net $1.59bn from Queensland pipeline Revenue at Australia Pacific LNG doubles in 2021-22, prompting renewed calls for a windfall tax The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022
ABC News · Apr 2, 2022 Switching off: Inside Eraring power station as staff come to terms with its closure Shock, denial, stress, anger. Workers are struggling to comprehend the early closure of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station and the plan for what comes next.