In this Weekly Dispatch:
- Gas consumption in eastern Australia continues to fall, down almost 30% since its peak in FY2012-13.
- The Government stamps the final approval for Woodside’s North West Shelf extension to 2070.
- OECD chief Mathias Cormann urges Australians to keep open mind about nuclear power amid climate target debate.
- BHP cancels plans to build 50MW and 40MWh battery due to budget cuts.
- Residents of O’Connell fear the transportation of wind turbines could damage more than 100 trees planted as a World War I Anzac memorial.
- ARENA backs truck charging hub and drone inspections for solar.
- The Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program has seen 50,000 batteries installed.
- Podcast of the week: Let Me Sum Up chat about 2035 targets and Woodside’s success in WA.