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Research and Markets: Australia Energy Report 2010 Contains Timely Updated Market Data and Continuous Follow-Up of Markets News

July 28, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d428b3/australia_energy_r) has
announced the addition of the “Australia Energy Report” report to their
offering.

This report provides updated facts and figures on the evolution of the national
energy market. For the oil, gas, coal and power markets, the report details the
market organisation, institutions regulating the market, and energy policy of
the country. Energy companies active on the market are analysed. Domestic
production, capacities, exchanges, consumption by sector and market shares are
provided. Energy prices levels and taxes are described. Finally, the driving
issues, and the market prospects are proposed.

Executive Summary

The Australia energy market report offers a precise and reliable overview of the
energy sector in the country. With a focus on oil, gas, coal and power
markets,the report provides a complete picture of the country situation,
dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With timely updated market data
and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise
insights, to help tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. The
author publishes energy market reports since 20 years. With highly experienced
energy experts and analysts, and an active professional network, the author is
reckoned as a trustworthy energy source for data, forecasts & analysis,
globally.

Key Topics Covered:

* LIST OF GRAPHS & TABLES
* GENERAL OVERVIEW
* INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY
* ENERGY COMPANIES
* ENERGY SUPPLY
* ENERGY PRICES
* ENERGY CONSUMPTION
* ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
* DATA
* TABLES

Companies Mentioned:

* TXU
* Edison Mission Energy
* Macquarie Generation
* Delta Electricity
* North West Shelf (NWS) Venture
* ConocoPhillips
* BHP Billiton
* Anglo Coal Australia
* Rio Tinto
* Xstrata

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d428b3/australia_energy_r

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager,
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

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Joyous Japan fans take dawn dips after Denmark win

June 26, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – Japanese soccer fans celebrated wildly as dawn broke on Friday and police were called on to fish revelers out of rivers after the national side stunned Denmark 3-1 to reach the second round of the World Cup in South Africa.

Sports | Japan

Newspaper headlines boasted of “history in the making” after the Blue Samurai reached the last 16 for the second time, while television viewing figures nudged past 41 percent despite the game finishing just before 5:30 a.m. local time.

The famous “scramble crossing” intersection in Tokyo’s Shibuya district erupted in a crescendo of chanting and drumming as more than 1,000 fans clad in Japan’s blue team shirts hugged as the final whistle blew.

“I’m still shaking, I just can’t believe it,” tearful 21-year-old clothes shop assistant Yuka Higashi told Reuters, shouting to be heard over the noise around her. “Honda’s amazing!”

Midfielder Keisuke Honda scored Japan’s first goal against Denmark in Rustenburg after firing the winner against Cameroon in their opening game.

Screaming fans doused each other with water from plastic bottles at the end of Thursday’s match, gleefully ignoring police loudspeaker warnings to “stop being a nuisance!”

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, on official business in Canada, sent a message of congratulations to Japan, who arrived at the tournament mired in a miserable run of form but now face Paraguay on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.

“I wish to congratulate the team on their excellent achievement,” Kan said. “The side has given the whole country energy and pride.”

ENERGY DRINKS

Energy drinks were being guzzled by many fans as euphoria gave way to exhaustion and thoughts of a train straight to work.

“I won’t get any sleep now,” 33-year-old banker Tsuyoshi Hamada said, wincing. “Shower and straight to the office. It’s worth it though.”

In Osaka, more than 50 fans plunged into the murky waters of the city’s Dotonbori river in a repeat of the jubilant scenes of 2002 when Japan reached the last 16 as World Cup co-hosts.

“Don’t take the Mickey!” Japan’s Brazilian-born defender Tulio told the Nikkan Sports, warning Paraguay they will not get things all their way in the last 16.

“Every last drop!” blared the Sankei Sports, praising the team’s endeavor after Japan capitalized on their first World Cup win on foreign soil against Cameroon in their opening game.

Former Japan captain Hidetoshi Nakata, who retired from the game in tears after the country’s meek exit from the 2006 finals, added his support.

“That’s the sort of game we’ve wanted to see,” he said. “They’ve grown up at this World Cup. Now let’s hope they can go further than we did in 2002.”

(Editing by John O’Brien)

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Energy supplier defends price hike

March 26, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

The New South Wales South East’s energy supplier has defended its decision to increase electricity prices higher than other distributors.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has recommended that power bills should rise by up to 64 per cent over the next three years, and Country Energy will reportedly raise its prices by the steepest amount.

Bega MP Andrew Constance says the price increases will have direct impacts on the health and well-being of people in the region.

But the Regional General Manager of Country Energy, Phillip Green, says the regional service is more expensive to run.

“Country Energy’s area covers 95 per cent of New South Wales,” he said.

“We have over 200 000km of powerlines, compared to the other two distributors in New South Wales that have around 80 000km of powerlines combined together.

“So we have to supply power to a lot more rural situations at longer distances.”

For more, go to the South East News blog at http://bit.ly/dgL1SN

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Sparks fly over electricity jolt

March 20, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

The federal member for Cowper says a steep hike in electricity prices will hit local families hard.

Luke Hartsuyker says yesterday’s decision by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal will see prices jump by up to 64 per cent.

Mr Hartsuyker says that could represent an increase of up to 918 dollars more per-year for some families.

He says the rises will drive up the cost of everything people buy.

“What this is going to mean is north coast families struggling to pay their power bill and small businesses wondering if they can keep going,” Mr Hartsuyker said.

“It’s ridiculous that Kevin Rudd would be imposing this massive new tax that’s going to drive up the cost of everything we buy, it’s a scheme that is going to provide zero environmental benefits to Australia,” he said.

The state’s Energy Minister, John Robertson says more than a million households in NSW will be eligible for a $145 rebate from July this year.

A $48-million expansion of the Energy Rebate Program was announced yesterday in response to the IPART decision.

Meanwhile, the chief executive of Country Energy, Matt Patterson says there will be assistance for people who struggle to pay their electricity bills.

He says Country Energy will try to help customers find ways to reduce their electricity costs.

“Now whether that’s making sure that they’ve got energy-efficient products in their house, whether it’s making sure that things are used at the right time, I do believe that there is the option to reduce energy across the board,” Mr Patterson said.

“Is it going to equate to the value proposed? Well that will be down to the individual place and what they have in place now,” he said.

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ETS will see NSW electricity bills soar

March 19, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

Electricity prices in New South Wales are set to rise by as much as 64 per cent over the next three years.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final recommendations for electricity retail prices.

Under its determinations, average prices will increase by an accumulative total of 46 per cent for Integral Energy, 60 per cent for Energy Australia, and 64 per cent for Country Energy customers.

Country Energy customers will see a typical annual bill rise by between $600 and $918.

IPART says the price increases have been calculated to take into account the introduction of the Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme in 2011.

The legislation for the scheme has not yet passed through Federal Parliament.

IPART’s acting Chairman Jim Cox says if the scheme is not introduced, the price increases will be around half as much.

“I hope we’re not scaring people,” he said.

However, the Federal Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, has denied that her government’s legislation is driving up electricity prices.

In a statement Ms Wong says the price rises are as “a result of network factors that are entirely unrelated to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.”

“It is up to the New South Wales Government to explain the reasons behind these price rises,” she said.

‘Too much’

The Energy Minister John Robertson says he disappointed with IPART’s decision.

He says the Government will expand its rebate scheme to cover more than one million households.

Mr Robertson says the rebate will rise to $145 per-year rebate and will now be linked to the electricity price index.

But the opposition’s energy spokesman Duncan Gay says the minister should reject recommendations altogether.

“Increases of this magnitude are too much for the people of New South Wales,” he said.

“Electricity is not a luxury. Electricity is an essential. The people that are the most defenceless in our state are the people that are going to suffer the most.”

The price rises are due to come into effect from July.

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Man electrocuted on his roof

March 12, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

A man has been electrocuted on his roof on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.

An ambulance spokesman says the 71-year-old was found by his wife and a neighbour lying on the roof of his Port Macquarie home just before 6pm (AEDT) last night.

The neighbour had noticed sparks coming from the roof of the home.

Country Energy says the organisation is also investigating the incident.

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