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The Government is pressing on with their proposed LNG Import Terminal build, but they're binning a proposed levy to fund it. The Energy Minister says says gentailers are being consulted on a fair funding model, but Kiwis can be certain they won't be charged in their power bills. Simeon Brown explained it's the job of the big power companies to manage the dry year risk - and the Government's sending that obligation over to them. "We've gone through a process, we've identified LNG importations as the fastest and cheapest way to deal with it, but ultimately, the power companies are profitable companies and they should be the ones managing that risk." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirty years ago, I was the station manager and breakfast announcer at a very small experimental talk station in Auckland called ‘The Point' on 1476 AM. It lasted for about three years. It was a lot of fun. Now I mention this because I clearly remember 30 years ago a morning when we discussed what happens to New Zealand when the Maui and Kapuni gas runs out, because even then scientists were warning that supplies were limited and they were dwindling. That was 30 years ago, and the alarm bells were already ringing. Our failing gas is not some new problem and yet you have to say in the 30 years that have passed, as a country we have done little to pre-empt the impact. In the years since then we have become more efficient at using the gas we've got, we've become more efficient at extracting the gas we've got and so the deadline has been extended, but now it appears we're coming to the pointy end. The end of gas in New Zealand. In the past 30 years we've not found more and we have, you could argue, used our remaining stocks willy nilly. Industries have become more dependent not less. Now the last Labour Government was part of the problem. Yes, they curtailed gas exploration, but at the same time nobody found gas for the last 30-50 years and we've been looking. But what the Labour Government did do was suggest a gas transition scheme, and if you've forgotten about it, it was called the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry fund, GIDI, otherwise known as Giddy. It directly subsidised large businesses using fossil fuels like natural gas and coal to help them switch to renewable electricity or biomass. But when the latest government came in two years ago, they scrapped that. They didn't like the way it was sheeted home to the emission reduction plans because that was far too green for them, and they didn't like the way the taxpayer was directly funding industry so they cancelled it. And they banked $640 million that had been set aside for it. But they didn't have anything to replace Giddy with two years ago. Now they do and it's called the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme. It's worth about $1.2 billion. It will only directly cost the Government about $48 million. They guarantee the loans, right? Well, I'll tell you how it works. They underwrite 80% of each loan which allows banks to offer lower interest rates. The loans can be up to $50 million, must be new lending, it'll run for 10 years, and the budget has set aside $48 million to cover potential costs and losses. So it's much cheaper than the Labour scheme. It depends on the commercial banks to loan to businesses. My question to you is will they, would they, can they? The goal of course is to help firms switch to alternative fuels, to protect jobs, and to leave remaining gas —because there is some there— to help the industries that are absolutely dependent on it. The scheme sits within the Government's broader budget focus. They've got four pillars of national security: international security, energy independence, social cohesion, and financial security. And the Prime Minister when announcing all this yesterday said New Zealand cannot compete globally without abundant affordable energy, obviously. To qualify a business must use natural gas and consume at least 1,000 gigajoules a year. That's about 40 times the usage of a typical household. That would be a commercial kitchen in a restaurant, wouldn't it? That'd basically be everybody except those people using gas at home to cook and to heat their water. Eligible sectors include food processors, brewers, hotels, aged care facilities, greenhouse growers. Some of the country's largest gas users they use 300,000 gigajoules annually. The Energy Minister is Simeon Brown and he says the loans will help businesses switch to electricity or bioenergy or other efficient technologies. “We are running out of gas very quickly. We have had a 23% reduction in New Zealand's gas reserves in the past year and production this year is now expected to be 15% lower than expected at the beginning of this year. And so that is a significant reduction. That means for those businesses that rely on gas there's less of it going around, prices are increasing, it's harder to get contracts and a lot of this is due to the last government you know putting the one the ban on oil and gas exploration in place and diminishing its role in our economy. And so we've a role to make sure we support those businesses through this transition to make sure that we can protect jobs and industry.” He's not wrong. The ban on oil and gas exploration put a bit of a tiahoa on everything, but to find a bit of gas and then to get it out into your into your cooker, that's a 10 to 20 year infrastructure job. So really we should have found the gas ages ago, and as I said right at the beginning, we were warning about this 30 years ago. Alongside the local program, the loan program, the Government will introduce new legislation requiring gas companies to tell us exactly how much gas we've got, and surely that makes sense. Regulations could be in place by the end of the year. Are you using gas and if so, why? Why when we knew 30 years ago that it was finite, why weren't we rationing it out from that point of time? What are your thoughts about this the way the scheme works? The previous Government, the Labour Government basically said here's a billion, change. And that was money straight out of your and my pocket as taxpayers. This Government doesn't like doing that and they've said okay commercial banks you loan them the money, we'll underwrite that and we'll put aside some money for those loans that go a little bit south, and that's about $48 million. That's a very crucial difference between two different types of governments. One socialist, the other a bit more capitalist and market based. What do you feel about that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis joined David & Will for Breaking at 8 following the announcement that all states in Australia will receive a power price cut except SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is introducing a new scheme that will make up to $1.2 billion of bank loans available to help businesses reduce or eliminate their dependency on gas. The Crown will guarantee 80 percent of lending under the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme, so banks pass on lower interest rates. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says offering banks the loan guarantee will mean they can give businesses better interest rates. "I think the advice we've received around one and a half percent lower - obviously, that will depend on the individual business." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak; CTV News Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos; Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Energy Minister; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Randy Boissonnault, James Moore and Alison Redford.

Natural gas reserves have plummeted to the lowest level in two decades. Latest MBIE annual petroleum reserves data shows a 23% decline in the country's natural gas reserves. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says many of our gas fields are coming to the end of their life, with our largest gas field, off the coast of Taranaki, set to close this year. He told Ryan Bridge new gas fields haven't been discovered in a long time, and the domestic oil and gas industry needs to be reinvigorated. Brown says if no new gas fields are found, then the country needs to look at alternatives. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Jones says while Kiwis may be concerned about fuel prices, they don't need to worry about fuel supply. The Government's updated its fuel response plan, so fuel is only restricted under phase four. At that phase, emergency services, health services, schools and courts would get uncapped priority access, while others would need to limit their fuel use. The Associate Energy Minster told Mike Hosking that at this stage, there is bugger all to worry about beyond price. However, he says the Government wanted to show businesses and other stakeholders that it was being proactive. “In the event we do strike a dangerous patch, then we've got additional fuel [at Marsden Point] that can be made available on a staggered managed basis. So it gives the confidence to the lifeline of the economy, the users of diesel, that it's actually here.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions. The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million litres of diesel to be stored at Marsden Point. It's put up $21.6 million this month. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking the deal provides a buffer in the event of a logistical problem or a clog in the supply lines. He says it could come to pass that things will normalise in a much quicker way than the average “armchair critic” believes, but diesel-using Kiwis can feel assured this decision hasn't been made recklessly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Hodgson, federal energy and natural resources minister, weighs in on economic uncertainty surrounding the global energy crisis, financial relief for Canadians, building major projects, and the prospect of an Alberta-backed pipeline that is already facing pushback in British Columbia.

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The Government's looking at ways to give businesses long-term certainty about fuel. Latest figures show we have 56 days of petrol, 45 of diesel, and 47 of jet fuel either here or en-route. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking officials are considering what additional information they can release. He says the real plague is uncertainty, and it's not a bad idea to further mend the uncertainty in the business community. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's looking at ways to give businesses long-term certainty about fuel. Latest figures show we have 56 days of petrol, 45 of diesel, and 47 of jet fuel either here or en-route. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking officials are considering what additional information they can release. He says the real plague is uncertainty, and it's not a bad idea to further mend the uncertainty in the business community. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you like Tim Powers and his positive Newfoundland vibes? Well, today is your lucky day, as he returns to fill in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon! But if you're looking for a Newfoundland Regiment scoreboard update, you might have to look elsewhere this time. On today's show: The Carney Liberals have held their first caucus meeting as a majority power. CTV's Rachel Aiello delivers the latest developments from Parliament Hill. Hear Vassy's conversation with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, as the feds prepare to temporarily suspend the excise tax on gas and fuel until Labour Day. As the gas tax reprieve kicks in on Monday, how will these measures help Canadian farmers? Is it enough of a helping hand in this grueling economy? We dig deeper with Jill Verwey, the Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and a fourth-generation farmer. The Explainer with retail analyst Bruce Winder: What is surveillance pricing, and why do some people want it banned? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. Ontario is planning to tie high school attendance records to a student's final grades. And while attending class might be critical to learning today's lessons, some think this idea is going a bit too far. We delve into that topic with Kelly Gallagher-Mackay, a Program Coordinator for the Law and Society Department at Wilfrid Laurier University. Every single NHL playoff spot has been secured. Most of the Round 1 matchups are set, with a trio of Western Conference battles still up in the air. And as we gear up for Opening Day of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, a trio of Canadian teams are trying to bring Lord Stanley home for the first time since 1993. Joining us from Canada's Capital is TSN 1200 Sens Colour Commentator Gord Wilson.

After Prime Minister Albanese's whistle-stop visit to Singapore, the future of Australia's fuel supplies looks a lot more secure as the ripples from the Straits of Hormuz spread outwards. Last week Anthony Albanese met with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in Singapore. The two signed off on a new bilateral trade agreement, under which Australia would guarantee Singapore's supply of liquefied natural gas, and Singapore would prioritise the flow of refined petroleum to Australia. Singapore is Australia's largest source of refined petrol. SBS's Naveen Razik secured an exclusive interview with Singapore's Energy Minister Dr. Tan See Leng about our energy partnership and the wider consequences of the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

Busted-up radio duo Kyle and Jackie O will appear in court on the same day, Steve Jackson reveals today. Plus, how Seven’s Liam Bartlett successfully got cranky Energy Minister Chris Bowen dancing to his tune. Jacko is with us for all the latest Media Diary news. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Jackie O claims bosses ignored her cries for help Which Nine stars will follow Stefanovic to ARN? This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to stats released by the state government, fewer petrol stations are without fuel compared to Easter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Energy Minister says increased diesel storage at Marsden Point will be a great help to our fuel security. Channel Infrastructure will re-purpose old storage tanks and increase storage by 90 million litres. The Government's set aside $21.6 million dollars for the project, but Shane Jones says it might not all be spent. Jones says it's good to have that stock on land. "Then, there's somewhere to store it, as opposed to having a floating terminal, like a ship, bobbing around on the tide." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's fuel suppliers will be “substantially punished” legally and financially if they don't live up to their word in supplying fuel, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. Those international companies had asked for the current just-in-time supply model, and “rightly or wrongly I took them at their word”, Jones told Mike Hosking. “I said, okay, you guys know how to keep New Zealand afloat, but the political downside is that the national security question always remains with the Government, not just the commercial companies.” There was no suggestion of any problem with supply, he said. But the issue was even if the Government were to underwrite additional fuel imports —as Australia plans to do— there was not currently space to store added fuel volumes. “We could have a ship bobbing off the coast of Marsden Point for a while, then someone's got to pay for that ship to sit there and do nothing while we draw down.” He repeatedly blamed the closure of the Marsden Point oil refinery for leaving New Zealand with inadequate storage. Jones said he had been warned that refineries in Singapore, Malaysia and Korea were set up specifically to deal with oil from the Middle East. While they would be seeking oil from other regions, they would need work before they could process that oil. He also revealed more details about the unsolicited proposals the Government is receiving to increase New Zealand's offshore fuel supplies. Jones says both the Government and MBIE officials have received approaches from either New Zealanders, people already known to them, or people who have lived in New Zealand. But Jones he told Hosking the offers they're making don't last long, with ships usually being snapped up within 72 hours. He says many Kiwis don't appreciate how serious the situation is in Asia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CTV’s Adrian Ghobrial; Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Energy Minister; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

There is pressure on the Energy Minister to "pull the trigger" on the liquid fuel emergency act. The federal government admits the conflict in the Middle East will push-up Australia's inflation rate. And Is Tones and I single?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is pressure on the Energy Minister to "pull the trigger" on the liquid fuel emergency act. The federal government admits the conflict in the Middle East will push-up Australia's inflation rate. And Is Tones and I single?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wab Kinew says the best thing to do about Canada's high gas prices is to call on the United States to end its war in Iran. We air Vassy's full conversation with Manitoba's Premier. On today's show: Corey Hogan, a Liberal MP and the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Energy Minister, talks about the recent progress towards the April 1st Alberta MOU deadline. The Explainer with EnPro Chief Petroleum Analyst Roger McKnight: Why are gas prices so different across Canada? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo. CJAD's Elias Makos reacts to the French-Canadian backlash that was directed towards Air Canada's CEO. CTV's Scott Hurst has the latest on the LaGuardia plane crash investigation. New comments from Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Canada's role in the Middle East.

There are hopes aligning with Australian fuel standards could allow us to work together in an Anzac-type arrangement for fuel supply. The Government's changing the standards aiming to make it easier for importers to source fuel. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says they're currently drawing the line at higher-sulphur fuels until officials know if it'll damage new European emissions-compliant engines here. He told Mike Hosking Australasia is at the end of the railway track, so we should work together. He says our Prime Ministers have been talking so we can act robustly together to secure supply if needed. Jones told Hosking the Government's signed off on all the specifications which can be harmonised. He says the specifications are down to different temperatures between our countries, with fuel designed for Queensland not as useful in Twizel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here. The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with Australia's, to combat global shortages. Shane Jones says it'll give importers a wider pool and hopefully bring some relief at the pump. He says it's compatible with Kiwi vehicles and meets safety and quality expectations. Jones says it could run for 12 months. "It's temporary, but obviously the PM on various other occasions has talked about how it's overdue for harmonisation between Aussie-Kiwi, and who knows? It could very well be permanent." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a double whammy for Australian households this week: an interest rate rise and climbing fuel prices amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Energy Minister, Chris Bowen is our guest. Meanwhile in South Australia a Labor landslide has seen Peter Malinauskas returned as Premier. He joins us from Adelaide following his election victory.  Paul Sakkal, Greg Brown and Clare Armstrong join David Speers on the couch. 

A former Energy Minister says Marsden Point made its own commercial decision to close, but even open, it couldn't alleviate fuel issues. Iran's put a stranglehold on global supplies, blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israel strikes. Resources Minister Shane Jones is blaming Labour for the refinery closing. Megan Woods says even if it was open, that wouldn't get us crude oil. "Shane was given an option a year or so ago, said - if you're really worried about this, you can spend billions of dollars and you can set up a new refinery in Taranaki. Now he hasn't proceeded with that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia's fuel supply remains secure, Warnings for young Australians turning to social media for financial advice, McLaren launches investigation into Piastri's technical failure.

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All options are on the table for conserving fuel if the US-Israel war on Iran continues. Iran's retaliating with hits on neighbouring countries, and blocking shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz - sending global fuel prices spiking. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the Government's working on a plan in case our supplies come under threat. Jones says we have 50 days fuel here and on the way, but continued supply rests on the length of the conflict. "Kiwis expect their Government to be proactive, Kiwis expect us to deal with the fact that other countries are hoarding their fuel." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's working to stay ahead of the effects of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 USD a barrel for the first time since 2022, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend. An economic security Ministerial Oversight Group is being set up - to focus on fuel and supply chains. Associate Energy Minister and Resources Minister Shane Jones says it'll need high-quality, regular information. "In respect of logistics, supply lines and shipping arrangements, this needs to be stood up ASAP." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Elliott reacted to some comments from the Energy Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has stated that there will be no deal with Iran without “unconditional surrender”. Plus: Qatar's Energy Minister has warned that the war will “bring down the economies of the world”, and the Pentagon has deemed Anthropic a supply chain risk. With Michael Walker, Sina Toossi, David Wearing & Nate Soares.

The Energy Minister is clearing up some misconceptions after yesterday's newly announced LNG import facility sparked backlash. The Government yesterday announced plans for the storage site in order to maintain energy supply, and a levy will be used to fund infrastructure costs. Simon Watts says the Huntly Power Station isn't cutting it anymore and New Zealand needs more gas. "We need gas and we need those molecules, and that's the problem we're facing. And importation will allow us to get that gas." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced a new liquified natural gas import terminal - and is promising lower power prices will come as a result. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann.

Allen covers Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen’s optimism on European auction reforms and bilateral CfDs, Australia’s Warradarge wind farm expansion paired with major grid upgrades, New Zealand’s wind-to-hydrogen project, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean building a new installation vessel, and Siemens Energy’s debate over spinning off Gamesa. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Happy Monday everyone Henrik Andersen has seen a lot of failed auctions. The Vestas chief executive watched subsidy-free tenders collapse in Germany… France… the Netherlands… even his home country of Denmark. Developers wouldn’t bid. The risk was too high. But this week… Andersen stood before investors with different news. The UK’s AR7 delivered eight point four gigawatts. A record. Eight projects approved… including two floaters. Denmark and eight North Sea nations committed to one hundred gigawatts. And Germany’s onshore auction pipeline… is finally moving. Andersen sent thanks directly to Ed Miliband… Britain’s Energy Minister. “Now it’s starting to work.” … The difference? Bilateral CfDs. After watching zero-subsidy models fail across Europe… governments returned to revenue stabilization. Strike prices developers can actually finance. Andersen believes the industry should learn from these auction designs… before repeating old mistakes. Steen Brødbæk at Semco Maritime agrees. Projects are maturing. Suppliers… can finally earn a living. … Vestas identified three priority markets in their annual report. Germany for onshore. North America. And Australia. The drivers? Energy security concerns. Data center load growth. And the AI electricity surge that every grid operator is scrambling to model. As for Chinese OEMs entering European tenders? Andersen would be surprised. “You should never be surprised by anything these days,” he said. “But in this case… I would actually be surprised.” … Down in Western Australia… Warradarge is proving his point about mature markets. Four of thirty additional turbines are now vertical. When the expansion completes… eighty-one machines will generate two hundred eighty-three megawatts. The state’s largest wind farm. Owned by Bright Energy Investments… a joint venture between Synergy and Potentia. One hundred twenty workers at peak construction. And critically… the state is building transmission to match. Clean Energy Link North… the largest grid upgrade in Western Australia in more than a decade… will unlock capacity in the South West Interconnected System. Generation AND grid… moving together. That’s how you hit a 2030 coal exit. … Meanwhile in Taranaki… New Zealand… Vestas secured a twenty-six megawatt order with a twenty-year service agreement. Hiringa Energy is integrating wind with green hydrogen production at scale… serving transport… industry… and agriculture. Turbine delivery begins Q1 this year. Commissioning… Q2 twenty-twenty-seven. One of New Zealand’s first large-scale wind-to-hydrogen projects. The electrolyzer economics are finally penciling. … But you can’t install offshore turbines without vessels. And South Korea just solved a bottleneck. Hanwha Ocean won a three hundred eighty-five million pound contract… to build a WTIV capable of fifteen-megawatt class installations. Korea’s first vessel at that scale. Delivery… early twenty-twenty-eight. Korea expects twenty-five gigawatts of offshore capacity by 2035. They’re not waiting for European vessel contractors. They’re building their own supply chain. Hanwha has now delivered four WTIVs globally. … Not everyone is celebrating. At Siemens Energy… activist investor Ananym Capital is pushing to spin off Siemens Gamesa. CEO Christian Bruch calls the idea reasonable. But timing matters. The wind division must stabilize first. Bruch believes offshore wind can follow the same recovery path as the grid business… which went from crisis… to profitability. Turnaround before transaction. … So, last week we had: CfDs reviving European auctions. Australia building generation AND transmission together. New Zealand coupling wind with hydrogen. Korea investing in installation vessel capacity. And Siemens… working to fix its turbine business before any restructuring. Different geographies. Same lesson. The projects that succeed… are the ones where policy… supply chain… and capital… finally align. … And that is the state of the wind industry for the 9th of February 2026. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime wind energy podcast.

There's confidence a new gas importing facility will deliver benefits that outweigh the costs. The Government's confirmed it will build a liquefied natural gas import facility in Taranaki, with a contract expected by mid-year. It says the project will save the country about $265 million annually – roughly $50 per household. Energy Minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking that Huntly Power Station only covers 50% of the energy problem, and while they have gas generation capacity out there, they don't have the fuel to run it during dry years. He says it's why they need that certainty of volume and certainty of supply. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government isn't giving a firm figure on what'll be paid to build a liquefied natural gas import facility in Taranaki. It's aiming to sign a contract by mid-year. It says it'll save the country about $265 million a year - about $50 dollars per household - and protect about 2000 jobs. An electricity levy of $2-$4 per megawatt-hour will fund the infrastructure. Energy Minister Simon Watts says limited gas supply contributed to the recent increase in energy crisis and the Government needs to establish a new supply. "That'll take the risk and put certainty back in to ensure we do have gas in a dry year, and with that, that provides benefits through to the broader country." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AusNet spokesperson Karen Winsbury has backed the Energy Minister's claim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationals member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has responded to the power outages in the Yarrawonga, Bundalong, Wilby and surrounding areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan says Chris Bowen will miss his target to generate 82% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 by a mile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio says there was a record demand for electricity Tuesday night, but claims there was enough supply to meet demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A statement made by Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has been criticised after tens of thousands of Victorians lost power last night, despite the minister saying yesterday it wouldn't happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who is currently attending the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, about the utility's progress, the $13 billion in promised green energy funding from Western partners, and why Eskom may need to seek investment. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Government defends its decision to tread lightly with  energy sector reform. 

"Predictably underwhelming," "lacking in bold action," and "defined by what's missing rather than what's included." Those are some of the dim reviews of the government's new energy security plan. An independent report's confirmed a lack of reliable back up power when renewable energy supply is low.... is pushing prices up and causing market uncertainty. But the government has rejected the reports boldest recommendations. Minister for Energy, Simon Watts, talks to Lisa Owen.

The government has released a plan to address high energy and power prices that have become crippling for some homes and businesses. The independent report by Frontier Economics made some bold recommendations - most of which were ignored by the government. Instead, it will look at trying to drum up investment into natural gas imports and has told the big power companies it's willing to use tax payer money to fund new investment. Despite fierce criticism from some quarters, the Energy Minister Simon Watts says he's confident the changes will be enough. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the details, and head of advocacy and strategy for the Employers and Manufacturers Association Alan McDonald talks to Lisa Owen.