Pages tagged "Gas"
No New Fossil Fuels in Victoria
Victorian coastlines are at risk from new fossil fuel developments.
Victorians overwhelmingly want to see action on the climate crisis and environmental protection. Yet efforts to reign in emissions and ensure healthy ecosystems are threatened by two new local fossil fuel projects.
Earlier this year, Friends of the Earth launched a campaign to stop them.
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NZ has banned new offshore oil exploration permits. VIC should do the same.
Media release. December 28, 2018. Friends of the Earth.
Community mobilises against oil and gas exploration in western VIC
The Andrews government has released five oil and gas exploration blocks in the offshore Otway Basin in state waters (up to 3 nautical miles off the coast) extending from Port Campbell to the South Australian border.
They are currently open for tender (proposals close on February 15).
More than 1,300 square kilometres of coastal waters and coastline in western Victoria has been opened up to gas exploration, and may include the potential for drilling from onshore to access offshore fields, “subject to regulatory approvals".
National environmental organisation Friends of the Earth opposes any new onshore or offshore oil or gas production.
Read moreMEDIA RELEASE: 12 Nov 2018 Liberal party support for new gas & coal a dangerous option when renewables are ready
This morning Matthew Guy and the Victorian Coalition announced their intention to build a new ‘baseload’ 500 MW power station if elected at the November state election.
Friends of the Earth say the Liberal party's decision to release an energy policy open to new gas and coal power fails the climate change test when renewable energy is the best option to cut emissions and deliver cheaper power for Victorians.
Read moreFull Environmental Effect Statement required for AGL’s gas facility in Westernport Bay.
Friends of the Earth has welcomed the decision by Planning Minister Richard Wynne to require a full Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for AGL’s gas import facility planned for Crib Point in Westernport Bay. It will also consider the high-pressure pipeline proposed by APA which will connect the gas plant to the state’s gas supply.
“This is a welcome move” said Friends of the Earth campaigns co-ordinator Cam Walker. “Given the likely environmental impacts, it is essential that there be a full assessment of the impacts of AGL’s planned gas facility and the associated pipeline.”
We are pleased to see that the EES will investigate the ‘potential environmental, community and cultural impacts of the project including impacts on native vegetation, wildlife, marine life and Aboriginal cultural heritage’.
Read moreGina Rinehart-backed Lakes Oil loses $3b court battle to challenge #VicGasBan, marking another win for the community.
MEDIA RELEASE: 21 Sept 2018
This afternoon, Lakes Oil, which is part owned by Gina Rinehart lost a $3b court battle to sue the Victorian Government for 'lost future earnings' for its ban on unconventional gas.
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Happy #VicGasBan 2 year Anniversary!
Today marks 2 years since Premier Daniel Andrews announced a permanent ban on all onshore gas mining in Victoria! Happy Anniversary!
Across the state, people worked tirelessly for the Gasfield Free campaign and it was truly a win for people power. All walks of life came together to protect our land, water and health. We fought to protect what we have for future generations, and made democracy work for us.
As we continue to reflect on all the hard work, joys and tribulations over those 5 years, we know that the fracking ban will be one of the greatest campaigns and wins for the environmental and community movement.
Read moreAugust 2018 Update - Just under 4 months until Victorians hit the polls
We all know that the state election which will happen on November 24 is a high stakes one for climate and environment policy. With the Coalition threatening to tear up the state renewable energy target (VRET) and gas moratorium we worked so hard to achieve, we have a lot to lose if we cannot shift their current policies.
With less than four months til the election, we are working as hard as we possibly can to ensure all political parties go to the election with solid environment and climate policies. We’re working on the ground with regional and suburban communities, in places as diverse as Maryborough in north central VIC to Bass, on the eastern fringe of Melbourne.
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Rally to oppose AGL gas import and Kawasaki projects in Western Port Bay
Two project proposals – the Crib Point AGL gas import project and the Kawasaki Hydrogen Energy Supply pilot – have raised community concerns over the environmental, social and economic risks to the values of Western Port Bay.
Save Westernport and Westernport & Peninsula Protection Council are hosting a rally supported by Environment Victoria, the Victorian National Parks Association, Friends of the Earth and Blue Wedges Coalition.
Sunday July 1, at the Hastings Foreshore.
Read moreAndrews govt gas drilling plan undermines climate and energy credentials
MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2018
The Andrews government has continued to undermine its climate credentials, and announced it will open up a large section of the Victorian coastline to gas exploration and, potentially, drilling.
“Around the world, smart economies are moving to reduce reliance on gas. This will further entrench Victoria’s reliance on fossil fuels” said Friends of the Earth campaigns co-ordinator Cam Walker. “This announcement represents old fashioned thinking that will not reduce costs to gas consumers.”
Read moreFrom Rural Victoria to Darwin: Fighting for a Frack-Free Australia
While Jemena carries on with the NT Pipeline construction and the State Government's Inquiry into Unconventional Gas is still underway, communities in the NT are standing up louder than ever against fracking.
As Victorians who continue to feel the relief from our win, we know we haven’t fully won until we have a frack free Australia. In a gesture of support and solidarity, four farmers just traveled over 3000 kms from Victoria to Darwin to rally and stand with communities that are next in line in fighting for land rights, clean water and a safe climate.
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