No PNG gas for far-north gas plants; so, Powerlink says it must build a new far north Queensland line, from Ross to Strathmore

Powerlink was to seek a Ministerial designation for the Ross to Strathmore transmission line under the Integrated Planning Act 1997 as there was not enough local gas for electricity generation.

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Another rewrite of the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules starts to enable transmission, and gas and electricity planning

The Legal Working Group, comprising legal representatives from NEMMCO and jurisdictions (NEM states and the ACT) has prepared a draft Statement of Approach, which is expected to be released shortly.

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Prepare for the unthinkable: what if Snowy Hydro can’t cover hedge contracts because of water shortage

Eucumbene water storage was at 12 per cent, south east Australia was headed for a hot summer, and Snowy had said it now now more water going out than coming in.

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