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Energy Security

Natural Gas in Australia

Published on: 1 January 2023
This article summarises the natural gas industry in Australia, detailing its uses, extraction methods, and geographic locations.

The role of natural gas in the energy transition

Published on: 1 January 2023

The East Coast Gas System Explained

Published on: 12 February 2026
Australia's East Coast Gas System (ECGS) is an interconnected market and network of gas infrastructure that spans all states and territories except Western Australia.

What is the National Electricity Market?

Published on: 15 April 2026
The National Electricity Market (NEM) is critical to Australia's current and future prosperity, and vital to the country's energy transition plans, but what exactly is it and how does it function?

What lessons can Australia learn from China’s coal import bans?

Published on: 8 June 2026
International customers of Australian coal can pivot to new sources when faced with supply disruptions, and likely increase their emissions in the process, according to new research examining China’s trade bans on Australian coal.

Taking research beyond the university - May 2026 recap

Published on: 31 May 2026
The UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre was 'out and about' in May, with researchers using an array of external engagement opportunities to share their latest work with industry and government stakeholders.

New study highlights reserve uncertainties during peak demand events in the NEM

Published on: 24 November 2025
A new paper examines 22 January 2024, a day when the Queensland region of the National Electricity Market (NEM) shattered its previous electricity demand record with an unprecedented increase in peak demand

Planners risk significantly underestimating the requirements for peak-day firming in the NEM

Published on: 29 January 2026
A new study by the Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre has shown that current weather variability data may lead planners to underestimate the requirements for peak-day firming in the National Electricity Market (NEM) by ~30-60%.

Centre research showcased at Australia's largest energy conference

Published on: 3 June 2025
Research from across The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre was on full display as the 2025 Australian Energy Producers (AEP) Conference & Exhibition visited Queensland. 

Academic posters provide insights into UQ energy projects

Published on: 12 December 2024
Attendees to the 2024 Annual Research Review had the opportunity to dive into the details of dozens of energy-related projects across The University of Queensland (UQ) as researchers presented academic posters covering almost every aspect of the transition. 
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