Latest Energy Regulation News

A landmark High Court ruling in South Africa exempts upstream petroleum activities from the Gas Act, easing regulatory burdens for companies like Renergen and Tetra4.

Blue Energy has resolved a significant legal hurdle by securing an amended Environmental Authority for its Sapphire asset, enabling progression of the Petroleum Lease 1034 and continued pilot production testing despite operational interruptions.

AGL Energy’s half-year results reveal a 15.3% revenue increase to $7.13 billion, but statutory profit plunges 83.2% to $97 million, reflecting margin pressures and significant provisions. The company declares a lower fully franked interim dividend of 23 cents per share.

Atrum Coal announces the lifting of suspensions on its Alberta coal mining approvals following a new Ministerial Order, while its legal challenge over previous restrictions advances to trial.