Podcast appearances and mentions of matt kean

Spark Club Podcast recorded on 31 October 2025 Highlights BESS deployments booming in Australia Batteries are the biggest disruptive force in global energy markets in 2025. Australia becomes world's third-largest utility battery market. Australia has overtaken the UK to rank behind China and the US in utility-scale battery capacity, with 14GW/37GWh of projects at or nearing financial close. Rystad Energy estimates the Australian pipeline of battery projects jumped 45GW in one year from 109GW in August 2024 to 154GW now. Meanwhile Minister Bowen is rightly crowing about the >100,000 home battery installs so far. Worth noting the world's largest hybrid BESS by MASDAR in the UAE, a 5GW solar and 19GWh BESS designed to provide 1GW of 24/7 power supply commenced construction this week. And AEMO's new 3Q2025 Quarterly Energy Dynamics report reveals that average wholesale electricity prices across the National Electricity Market, fell to $87/MWh, down 27% on the same quarter last year. AEMO says the surge in battery storage – up an average 461MW in the evening peaks – clearly had an impact on other peaking generation sources, with gas fired generation down 11%. All of these factors also helped the renewable share hit a new 3Q high of 42.7%, nearly 10% higher than the Q3 average of 39.3% last year. You'd never know this reading the mainstream climate science denialist media! AEMO's Quarterly Energy dynamics report had great news for Minister Bowen.  China The September 2025 electricity generation statistics for China show a ⬇️ 5.4% yoy decline in coal and gas generation for the September month, and a ⬇️ 1.2% yoy decline in the first nine months. And with cement production volumes -5.2% yoy YTD 2025, and crude steel volumes -2.9% yoy YTD 2025, that is consistent with Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)'s suggestion that China's national emissions peaked back in March 2024. Rho Motion reports China's EV sales in the first nine months of 2025 are 9.0m, +24% yoy, largely in line with the global rate of +26% yoy (given China is 61% of global EV sales in 2025 YTD), while China's EV exports are booming. Lowlights Sanjeev Gupta strikes Australia again, and again, this time InfraBuild InfraBuild reported a net loss of $250m in FY2025 and is likely trading while insolvent, thanks to Gupta have borrowed $1.07bn of really expensive debt against it. Beyond time ASIC acted against directors. Tomago Closure Threats Rio Tinto is threatening to close Tomago aluminium smelter due to their inability to access cheap coal power beyond 2028. Oliver Yates has proposed a simple government intervention to ensure low cost zero emissions firmed #RE to permanently solve this problem. We cant afford to have every multinational corporate lining up for $100-1000m subsidies, blackmailing the Federal Government trying valiantly to implement their FMIA, 82% RE by 2030 and Green Metal Exports policies. The Methane Gas lobby is out in force The NSW and SA governments are out lobbying on behalf of SANTOS, trying to force Narrabri gas development through again, and again. Meanwhile the SA government announced another $17m taxpayer subsidy for new methane gas developments in SA. BlueScope is leading a manufacturing lobby group calling for more gas development. The obvious solution is to accelerate electrification of everything so we permanently remove our addiction to fossil fuels. Main Story – Fossil fuel subsidies It was Tim's pleasure to met former US Vice President Al Gore at the IGCC annual investor conference, and then for a follow up private session hosted by Wollemi and SEC with Australia's largest Asset Owners. Al Gore had Tim when he demanded governments should stop giving fossil fuel companies subsidies! Al Gore stamina and determination is seriously impressive, he spoke for over an hour at IGCC then gave a lunch presentation and then another afternoon presentation. CEF continues to advocate for the Federal Government to reform the diesel fuel rebate, a $12bn annual subsidy for expensive high emissions imported diesel. It was brilliant to have Matt Kean, Chair of the CCA repeatedly call out this massive $12bn annual subsidy by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the 15th largest budget expense item, and promote CEF's Transition Tax Incentive idea to instead incentivise the mining majors to invest in electrification and decarbonisation. CEF will be working with a growing coalition of aligned voices from CANA, LEAN, ACTU and Fortescue et al to push for this long overdue reform, particularly given it would be perfect announceable for Minister Bowen if and when Australia gets the COP31 presidency! What's coming up? Next week Tim is joining the ACBC for a full day discussion on Australia-China Energy Transition Dialogue then 2 days with the Climate Capital Forum in its third Parliament House delegation this year to discuss key issues in cleantech – YFYS, diesel fuel rebate and getting public capital deployments accelerated. Then in December Tim is joining the NSW Government for a battery forum in Guangdong China.

In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM's Energy Partners Rod Smythe, Vishal Ahuja and Shirley Cheng unpack Australia's newly proposed 2035 climate targets and what they mean for the energy sector. Drawing on insights from a recent KWM Energy Insight Series event featuring Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, and Nevenka Codevelle, CEO of ASL, the discussion explores the practical challenges of achieving a 62–70% emissions reduction from 2005 levels and the scale of the transition required to meet those goals. Key Topics DiscussedHow Australia's new 2035 climate targets were set and their implications for energy generationThe electricity industry's role in delivering more than half of the required reductionsThe scale of investment and build needed, six-fold growth in storage and tripled solar capacityChallenges around transmission, approvals, workforce and social licenceFinancing the transition through policy clarity and government underwritingTune in to hear how the energy industry can bridge the gap between policy ambition and delivery and what needs to change to make the 2035 targets achievable 

Spark Club Podcast recorded on the 3rd October 2025 Highlights China's Envision announces a green passport for wind turbines Envision Energy, announced this week that its main wind turbine has been internationally certified via the Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) platform.

Australian mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's “gobsmackingly illogical” energy policies and accused him of kowtowing to oil and gas donors as he arrived in New York for a major United Nations summit - "‘Gobsmackingly illogical': Twiggy lashes Trump on climate as Aussies hit New York";"Charlie Kirk and America's political collapse";"Climate Minister Chris Bowen stops short of setting targets for renewables, EVs";"Matt Kean on Australia's future in a climate crisis – Australian Politics podcast";"Coalition denial makes Labor seem reasonable on climate – but neither is ambitious enough".

The Albanese government has put a number on its climate ambition: a target of a 62-70% emissions cut compared to 2005 levels. It comes after the release of the national climate risk assessment, which described a disastrous future for Australians on a warming planet. In this bonus episode of the Australian Politics podcast, climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to the chair of the Climate Change Authority, Matt Kean, on the advice that informed the government's long-awaited emissions reduction target for 2035 Read more: What is a climate target, and how does Australia's new one for 2035 stack up against other countries? Albanese's Oprah-style emissions target aims to please almost everyone but risks falling short on climate action How vulnerable are Australia's cities to extreme heat? Explore our maps

The Albanese government has now put a number on its climate ambition: a target of a 62-70% emissions cut by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. It comes after the release of the national climate risk assessment, which described a disastrous future for Australians on a warming planet. In this bonus episode of the Australian Politics podcast, climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to the chair of the Climate Change Authority, Matt Kean, on the advice that informed the government's long-awaited emissions reduction target for 2035

CCA's Matt Kean on why target had to be lowered. Plus: Offshore wind pioneer Andy Evans on Victoria's delayed auction, and a very big battery tender.

Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean has backed the government's new 2035 emissions target of 62-70%, calling it "ambitious but achievable".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kind folks from the Pass the Swine Music Gathering stop by the Radio Ranch to discuss the fest happening July 25th and 26th in Ashland.Plus, new music from Doc Fubbs and Black Moon Cult. Additional music from the Midnight Brothers, The Womacks, Baker's Basement, Matt Kean, and Chris Castle.

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In this episode, we speak with Matt Kean. The former NSW state politician was once deputy Liberal leader, treasurer, and minister for energy and environment – but he’s now chair of the national Climate Change Authority. That means Kean helps set the Australian agenda in the fight against global warming, shaping federal policies on every hot-button green issue imaginable. Taking on the job was seen in some quarters – by conservative commentators, mostly – as a traitorous move by a “climate communist” now known to some as “Green Kean”. Our new climate change tsar is the subject of a feature profile this week – “Force of Nature” – and hosting this conversation about the powerful enemies Kean now faces, and the fight to save our natural world, is the acting editor of Good Weekend, Greg Callaghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Tim shares his highlights, lowlights and main story with us starting with; Highlights Green iron report by Deloitte & WWF. The Fifth Estate forum with Matt Kean and Martijn Wilder hosted at the Greenhouse. China's massive US$11bn 19GW (85% RE) Qaidam Golmud East Desert Base Power Project.  Canadian Solar's reported CY2024 BESS shipments surged 505% yoy to 6.5GWh. Engie pulls out of a Texas gas project as the numbers no longer stack up. And EV highlights for BYD, not so much for Tesla Lowlights Gas cartel stitch up. Story by Royce Kurmelovs via Drilled Media. Main Story ENGIE of France reconfirming its NZE by 2045 commitments and aims to invest €21-24 billion in growth capex over the next 3 years Coming up Climate Action Week Sydney - over 200 events in Sydeney and online. Link to Tickets.  End

*Matt Kean fights back. *Unfair speeding fines. *Marty Sheargold axed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Head of the CCA former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean, joins the podcast to talk about COP, Australia's energy transition, and the challenge of preparing that advice on the 2035 target.

The direction of global action on climate change is at a juncture. Donald Trump's impending return to the White House and his promise to rip-up the Biden administration's climate-focused Inflation Reduction Act is prompting a reassessment of the landscape.In Azerbaijan, the UN's climate change talks are in their final days trying to reach agreement on financing to help developing countries take climate action... the ambition of some countries tempered by the antipathy of others. While here in Australia, work is underway on what our 2035 targets might look like; where and when that lands is not yet clear.Melissa Clarke, filling in for David Speers, speaks to Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority and the former NSW state Liberal Treasurer, to give us a rundown of the feeling on the ground at COP29. 

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Geologist Ian Plimer joins the show to debunk Matt Kean's latest anti-nuclear energy rhetoric. Plus, what the latest polling reveals in the US, and Melbourne labelled a broke and terrible place to live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Matt Kean on being a private citizen, duelling with Barnaby, rent-seeking on Eraring and pathways to net zero.

 Battle lines drawn as NSW Premier Chris Minns hits out at the Albanese government over the gold mine debacle, Barnaby Joyce and Matt Kean go head to head on energy. Plus, Kamala Harris finally agrees to front the US media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weak US abandons Australia, leaving us exposed to the Chinese threat, Matt Kean unintentionally destroys the credibility of Labor's green energy plan in a debate with Barnaby Joyce. Plus, Meghan Markle's latest crusade.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John Grimes from the Smart Energy Council on China's robo-taxis, and its lead on battery, EVs, solar and hydrogen. Plus: The ISP, Matt Kean and nuclear.

Paul calls out ‘each way Albo' after Samantha Mostyn's pay rise, demands questions need to be asked on Matt Kean's appointment, and slams Mark Butler's soft vape ban.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Matt Kean's new job *Offshore wind concerns *Royal Family EmergencySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Pharmacy Guild slams Labor's vape ban, the new Governor-General gets a whopping $214,000 pay rise. Plus, former NSW treasurer Matt Kean is back to annoy the Liberals as he joins team Albo on the energy debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

전 뉴사우스웨일스주 재무장관이자 자유당 의원인 매트 킨(Matt Kean)이 오는 8월부터 기후변화청의 의장을 맡을 예정이다.

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The real story behind the shock appointment of Liberal powerbroker Matt Kean as the head of the Climate Change Authority. Plus, how Anthony Albanese is using Victoria as a dumping ground for his 'bigger Australia' migration policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor recruits Matt Kean as their climate change tsar, a former senior public servant calls on the government to cut ties with the CFMEU. Plus, Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan on Labor's migration policy failures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Yolŋu elder and researcher welcomes the federal government's announced support for birthing on-country project - The prime minister names former New South Wales treasurer Matt Kean as chair of the Climate Change Authority - And, crossbench politicians to introduce legislation to make housing a human right in Australia...

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean announces his retirement from politics, Paul explains why it is good for the state and the Liberal Party. Plus, politicians get a pay rise while Australians struggle with a cost-of-living crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Matt Kean retires. *Seinfeld heckled again. *Tucker Carlson on Trump + Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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