Oceania: Energy and Natural Resources

Higher fuel prices are flowing through to transport costs, supplier pricing, and operating expenses. For many SMEs, this is resulting in margin compression...

The severe disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has driven a sharp escalation in fuel costs, and for many transport operators, particularly owner‑drivers and small contractors...

Australia's renewable energy certification system is undergoing fundamental change. The Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) continues to operate until 31 December 2030 — meaning large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) can still be created and liable entities remain subject to surrender obligations until that date.

If Australia fails to resolve the power equation, we risk slowing AI adoption, delaying cloud migration and pushing investment offshore.

How this framework will apply to BESS projects and what developers and local governments need to be aware of.

New Zealand will benefit most if the new system is both workable and enduring.

Australia's renewable energy certification system is undergoing fundamental change. The Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) continues to operate until 31 December 2030 — meaning large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) can still be created and liable entities remain subject to surrender obligations until that date.

As energy shocks intensify and Australia's fuel-security vulnerabilities become more acute, businesses relying on imported liquid fuels face mounting pressure on margins and operations. This analysis examines how firms can move beyond short-term crisis management to build structural resilience through contract redesign, operational efficiency, fleet transformation, and supply chain reconfiguration.

As fuel prices soar amid global tensions and other Australian states offer free public transport, NSW Premier Chris Minns refuses to follow suit, citing concerns about revenue loss while simultaneously supporting fuel tax cuts. The NSW Greens argue that free public transport would provide immediate economic relief, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and benefit essential workers most affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

Higher fuel prices are flowing through to transport costs, supplier pricing, and operating expenses. For many SMEs, this is resulting in margin compression...

The severe disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has driven a sharp escalation in fuel costs, and for many transport operators, particularly owner‑drivers and small contractors...

Australia's renewable energy certification system is undergoing fundamental change. The Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) continues to operate until 31 December 2030 — meaning large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) can still be created and liable entities remain subject to surrender obligations until that date.