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SUBMISSION | Senate Inquiry into Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Production Tax Credits in the Future Made in Australia Legislation
CEF’s submission to Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024 [Provisions]. The submission was written by CEF’s Matt Pollard. CEF has published the submission following the public release by the Senate on 13 January 2025. Read more
OP ED | MYEFO: nothingburger on green iron, Australia’s #1 economic opportunity, but some bright spots on renewables
On 18 December 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Kety Gallagher released the Albanese Government’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). This comes after the 2024-25 budget, released in May, announced $21bn in new funding initiatives under the landmark Future Made in Australia (FMIA) framework. Read more
REPORT | Australia is seeing an Acceleration in our Electricity Sector Transition, putting our 82% Renewables by 2030 Target in reach
Our new report finds that new investment and policy support is key, as is accelerated planning evaluation and approvals if Australia is to reach its target of 82% renewables by 2030 and an acceleration in the last 6 months now means if the current rate of progress is maintained the target is achievable. Read more
PRESENTATIONS | Tim Buckley presents to the SIMPAC annual conference
Tim Buckley takes a macro look at the global geopolitical energy landscape Read more
PRESENTATION | Tim Buckley’s presentation to South32
Tim Buckley presents to South32 on energy system transformation including China’s incredible leadership. Read more
PRESENTATION | Climate Tech Connect
Tim Buckley presents on The Energy Transformation: Looking towards 2025 Read more
PRESENTATION | Tim Buckley presents to the Australia Hydrogen Council
Presentation on reconstructing global iron and steel supply chains Read more
MONTHLY CHINA ENERGY UPDATE | Hydropower Generation Recovered, Driving Down Thermal Power Demand
China’s total electricity demand shows an overall 6.1% increase from January to September 2024, reaching 7,213TWh. In September alone China’s electricity demand reached 837TWh, +8.9% y-o-y. Of this 38% of the generation comes from zero emissions power, +12.9% y- Read more
REPORT | Green Metal Statecraft: Forging Australia’s Green Iron Industry
CEF’s new report examines the global shift towards decarbonising the iron and steel industry and outlines a strategic plan for Australia to capitalise on this transition by establishing a domestic green iron industry, leveraging its comparative advantages in its vast iron ore reserves and renewable energy potential. Read more
