AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoGas & LNG Policy Pressure: Labor’s proposed gas reservation rules are worrying Japan, Korea and Malaysia LNG buyers, who are seeking clarity on how much supply will be diverted to Australia’s domestic market—amid warnings that local gas supplies could fall sharply before 2030. Energy Security & Defence Tech: Australia, the US and UK are moving under AUKUS toward unmanned undersea vehicles to protect seabed cables and pipelines, with “seabed is a battlefield” language underscoring sabotage fears. AUKUS Undersea Delivery Timeline: A new AUKUS “Pillar Two” project will jointly develop advanced payloads for unmanned undersea vehicles, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Power Demand from AI Data Centres: Mitsui is eyeing new LNG investments across the Middle East, US and Australia, citing big additional gas demand from data centres powering AI. Renewables & Storage Momentum: South Australia is pushing ahead with battery storage awards in its Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism tender, while NSW moves an 8-hour battery project toward full operations. Fuel Supply Crunch Signals: Australia is extending measures allowing petrol and diesel releases from domestic reserves as global supply pressure continues.
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