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Energy Minister Chris Bowen firmly denied suggestions that the government is easing mandates requiring future data center developments to be powered by renewable energy.
Australian Climate Minister Chris Bowen, the next Cop president, stated that Australia must prepare for a changing world and can transition from exporting fossil fuels to clean energy products, playing a larger role in reducing global emissions.
Australia has announced that it will require major natural gas exporters to reserve 20% of their production for domestic consumption. This measure, announced by Energy Minister Chris Bowen, aims to protect local supply.
NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dozens of service stations across Australia have run out of petrol as distributors struggle to keep up with customers panic-buying as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt prices. The NRMA has warned regulators “missed” the chanc...
Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced that the country will temporarily allow higher sulfur levels in gasoline for the next 60 days, relaxing quality standards typically regulated to limit air pollution.
The Australian government has established rigorous sustainability requirements for data centers requesting fossil fuel power connections, explicitly ruling out state-level exemptions. Officials aim to align digital infrastructure expansion with national climate targets.
Australia has extended a measure allowing the release of gasoline and diesel from domestic reserves, Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced, as the country continues to face impacts on supply due to the war in Iran.
Chris Bowen says Australians should ‘not get ahead of ourselves’ by expecting prices to fall Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen stated that petrol reserves will not immediately ease shortages in regional areas, while the RBA is anticipated to hike interest rates.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced that the federal government will override state governments that oppose new national rules on data centers, ensuring Australian households and energy reliability are protected by new federal legislation.
Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has urged BHP and other major polluters to reduce their onsite emissions, while critics highlight the mining giant's backsliding on climate commitments due to perceived policy weakness and a significant tax break for fossil fuel use.
Victorian upper house MP Moira Deeming ran unopposed and secured the top position on the Liberal party ticket, following an initial challenge to her preselection.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has released 20 per cent of the nation's fuel reserves as experts warn rationing could be on the cards.