News & events

A new article in The Australian penned by Centre Director Professor David Close reflects on the 'East Coast Gas System Risk or Threat Notice' issued by AEMO and what it reveals about the structural problems in Australia's gas market.

The Centre for Natural Gas has transitioned to a new name - the UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre.

The UQ Centre for Natural Gas is pleased to announce that Professor David Close has commenced as Director following an extensive recruitment process to replace Professor Andrew (Alf) Garnett, who led the Centre and has been integral to its success over the last 12 years.

Leaders of the Queensland energy industry joined with senior UQ energy researchers for the Annual UQ Energy Executives Dinner, held at Customs House in mid-March.

University of Queensland researchers are calling on community members and business leaders alike to help explore the expected benefits and challenges of future energy development in the Surat Basin.

The UQ Centre for Natural Gas was delighted to welcome industry, government and community stakeholders for our Annual Research Review.

Fertiliser prices in regional Queensland have been described as “ridiculous” but high rainfall and strong prices should still result in profitable crops for local growers, according to a University of Queensland study.

Queensland looks well placed to exceed its 50% renewable energy target ahead of schedule – and gas will be a fundamental part of the equation ensuring grid stability into the future, according to one of the state’s leading energy economists.

David will give the Tritium Keynote Presentation on Thursday 19 May 2022. Tritium's mission is to enable electrification of transportation by providing convenient fast charging at scale - register your interest now

UQ Centre for Natural Gas researchers have been awarded two Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships