Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre

Energy Security

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.