Energy and Resources Insights

27 June 2007

Welcome to the June edition of Clayton Utz Energy & Resources Insights, in which we'll look at the implications for the energy sector of the Government's planned emissions trading scheme - will it offer investors enough security?

We'll also look at:

The NSW Government's new inquiry into the future of electricity supply
new types of petroleum authority in Queensland
the opening of declared wild river areas in Queensland to development, including mining; and
changes to the tax treatment carry forward losses which make investment in and financing of infrastructure projects more attractive.

Will investors feel secure with the proposed emissions trading scheme?

By Paul O'Donnell and Felicity Cuthbertson.

Australia could have a national emissions trading scheme by 2011, according to the report released by the Prime Ministerial Task Group on Emissions Trading, but will it deliver security to investors, ask Paul O'Donnell and Felicity Cuthbertson.

Establishment of Owen Inquiry into Electricity Supply in New South Wales

By Paul O'Donnell and Hilary Hurrell.

The NSW Government's new inquiry is looking at the future of electricity supply in the State, explain Paul O'Donnell and Hilary Hurrell, but what can it achieve?

Budget eases company loss recoupment rules

By Thomas Klempfner .

Thomas Klempfner looks at an obscure change which could have big implications for infrastructure projects.

The new types of petroleum authorities

By James Minchinton.

The Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (Qld) introduced a new range of petroleum authorities. What is the purpose of each of these new types of petroleum authority and what has been the response of industry to these petroleum authorities? James Minchinton examines these questions.

Legislation update - Amendments to the Wild Rivers Act 2005 (Qld)

By Stuart MacGregor and Romany Sloan.

Amendments to the Wild Rivers Act 2005 (Qld) allow certain development to occur within a declared wild river area - provided Ministerial consent is obtained, as Stuart MacGregor and Romany Sloan explain.

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