Wind, batteries in AGL's Liddell exit plan

AGL Energy appears to be standing by its decision to close NSW’s ageing Liddell coal-fired power station, telling shareholders extending the life of Liddell would cost too much money, and that the bulk of the power lost through shutting the plant could be made up using wind power.

Pelican Point operator denies "gaming" electricity market

The company running Pelican Point power station says the market operator must have known it would not bid into the market the day of this month’s blackout, and denied suggestions from Independent Senator Nick Xenophon that it declined to turn on extra generation in order to “game” the electricity market.

"Market power abuse" claims in SA electricity price crisis

A new report into South Australia’s electricity market has accused major energy companies of exploiting low competition to make millions of dollars in extra income during the state’s power price crisis.

Koutsantonis looks to regulator to explain energy price hikes

The State Government has written to the Essential Services Commissioner to ask for an independent assessment as to whether recent cost increases by energy retailers are justified.

'A kick in the guts': AGL hikes prices by 10 per cent

Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis has described a 10 per cent power price slug by energy retailer AGL as a “kick in the guts” for consumers.

Santos strikes coal seam gas deal with AGL Energy

Adelaide-based oil and gas giant Santos has expanded its portfolio after striking a deal with AGL Energy to receive coal seam gas for its GLNG project.