Energy resources
Report
Gas statement of opportunities: March 2026
The report for the east coast gas market in Australia examines gas adequacy over a 20-year period to support investors and governments in making informed decisions to benefit consumers. The latest gas adequacy outlook shows improved near-term supply conditions, with risks of extreme peak-day shortfalls in southern Australia now expected to emerge a year later than previously forecast.
Position paper
Affordable and responsible: the Opposition’s plan for affordable energy and lower emissions
The plan is built on two core principles: affordable energy and lower emissions – securing Australia’s energy future through practical, balanced and responsible action. It proposes lower emissions each year on average, as quickly and responsibly as technology allows. The plan remains committed to the Paris Agreement and for Australia to do its fair share...
Report
Gas statement of opportunities: March 2025
A forecast of annual gas consumption and maximum gas demand, outlining the adequacy of central and eastern gas markets to supply forecast demand over a 20-year period. The report provides technical insights to support investors and governments to make informed decisions to benefit consumers. Gas consumption is expected to reduce with the switching from gas...
Report
The breakthrough agenda report 2024: accelerating sector transitions through stronger international collaboration
The Breakthrough Agenda assesses progress on international collaboration in six major emitting sectors – power, hydrogen, road transport, steel, cement and buildings. This report provides an assessment of progress on clean energy and updates recommendations for what more needs to be done.
Briefing paper
Hope and hydrogen – Australia’s hydrogen export charade
The Australian Government is budgeting for green hydrogen production of around 500,000 tonnes per year into the 2040s. Given the first users of green hydrogen will be existing industrial users of fossil hydrogen, this leaves no hydrogen for export from Australia. This briefing note formed part of the Australia Institute’s submission to the Hydrogen Production...