Keira Wright
@bykeirawright.bsky.social
Bloomberg journalist covering climate & energy transition in Australia and beyond. She/her.
Stories here: https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AVpmg49A96U/keira-wright
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"Documents released under Freedom of Information show the company last year was concerned that its aging Darwin liquefied natural gas plant (DLNG) could be forced to achieve net zero emissions as part of its huge new Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea."
Prospect of net zero an 'intolerable risk' for leaking Santos plant
Santos's Darwin gas plant is set for a new lease of life despite a major methane leak. The company told federal officials the risk it could be forced to meet best practice on carbon emissions was "int...
www.abc.net.au
October 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
"Documents released under Freedom of Information show the company last year was concerned that its aging Darwin liquefied natural gas plant (DLNG) could be forced to achieve net zero emissions as part of its huge new Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea."
Great episode of the Zero podcast with my colleague @akshatrathi.bsky.social this week about what climate tech is really making waves vs. what’s just low-carbon smoke and mirrors.
Well worth a listen for any fellow renewable/climate nerds out there!
Well worth a listen for any fellow renewable/climate nerds out there!
Zero: What Climate Tech is Overhyped and What’s Not - Bloomberg
Understand every aspect of the global economy – and know how to make your next move.
www.bloomberg.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Great episode of the Zero podcast with my colleague @akshatrathi.bsky.social this week about what climate tech is really making waves vs. what’s just low-carbon smoke and mirrors.
Well worth a listen for any fellow renewable/climate nerds out there!
Well worth a listen for any fellow renewable/climate nerds out there!
1/ Last week Queensland reversed its plans to close its coal-fired coal plants
The move threatens Australia's goal to more than double renewable generation by the end of the decade.
Here's what the data shows about why that matters, & what impact it will have on the climate and energy policy.
The move threatens Australia's goal to more than double renewable generation by the end of the decade.
Here's what the data shows about why that matters, & what impact it will have on the climate and energy policy.
Major Australian Coal-Fired Station Gladstone Set to Close Six Years Early
One of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power plants plans to close six years earlier than previously announced.
www.bloomberg.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
1/ Last week Queensland reversed its plans to close its coal-fired coal plants
The move threatens Australia's goal to more than double renewable generation by the end of the decade.
Here's what the data shows about why that matters, & what impact it will have on the climate and energy policy.
The move threatens Australia's goal to more than double renewable generation by the end of the decade.
Here's what the data shows about why that matters, & what impact it will have on the climate and energy policy.
Reposted by Keira Wright
The surging price tag of wildfires, in one chart
Wildfires are getting worse — and a lot more expensive for the rest of us.
Umair Irfan for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
Wildfires are getting worse — and a lot more expensive for the rest of us.
Umair Irfan for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The surging price tag of wildfires, in one chart
Wildfires are getting worse — and a lot more expensive for the rest of us.
Umair Irfan for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
Wildfires are getting worse — and a lot more expensive for the rest of us.
Umair Irfan for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
Reposted by Keira Wright
The US government is shutting down, with agencies activating contingency plans that sideline hundreds of thousands of federal workers and halt a wide range of services.
See how key agencies will be affected: bloom.bg/46GXLsJ
See how key agencies will be affected: bloom.bg/46GXLsJ
October 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The US government is shutting down, with agencies activating contingency plans that sideline hundreds of thousands of federal workers and halt a wide range of services.
See how key agencies will be affected: bloom.bg/46GXLsJ
See how key agencies will be affected: bloom.bg/46GXLsJ
#NEWS | One of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power plants is set to close six years earlier than expected.
Gladstone, which accounts for >7% of Aus' coal-generation capacity, is expected to retire in 2029 instead of 2035.
Its closure will mean ~4 million mt less coal being burned each year.
Gladstone, which accounts for >7% of Aus' coal-generation capacity, is expected to retire in 2029 instead of 2035.
Its closure will mean ~4 million mt less coal being burned each year.
Major Australian Coal-Fired Station Gladstone Set to Close Six Years Early
One of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power plants is set to close six years earlier than previously announced.
www.bloomberg.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
#NEWS | One of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power plants is set to close six years earlier than expected.
Gladstone, which accounts for >7% of Aus' coal-generation capacity, is expected to retire in 2029 instead of 2035.
Its closure will mean ~4 million mt less coal being burned each year.
Gladstone, which accounts for >7% of Aus' coal-generation capacity, is expected to retire in 2029 instead of 2035.
Its closure will mean ~4 million mt less coal being burned each year.
Reposted by Keira Wright
"An Orsted-backed wind farm venture off the Rhode Island coast can resume construction during a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s stop-work order." Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Orsted Venture Wins Court Ruling to Restart Work on Wind Farm
An Orsted A/S-backed wind farm venture off the Rhode Island coast can resume construction during a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s stop-work order on the multibillion dollar project, a ...
www.bloomberg.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"An Orsted-backed wind farm venture off the Rhode Island coast can resume construction during a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s stop-work order." Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#SCOOP | American asset manager Nuveen plans to spend as much as A$500 million on a solar and battery project in Australia within the next year, as political uncertainty clouds the outlook for clean energy in the US. It will be the firm’s first green-energy investment in Australia. #Energynews ⚡
Nuveen Plans $330 Million Australian Solar-Battery Project as It Shifts Focus From US
American asset manager Nuveen LLC plans to spend as much as A$500 million ($330 million) on a solar and battery project in Australia within the next year, as political uncertainty clouds the outlook f...
www.bloomberg.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
#SCOOP | American asset manager Nuveen plans to spend as much as A$500 million on a solar and battery project in Australia within the next year, as political uncertainty clouds the outlook for clean energy in the US. It will be the firm’s first green-energy investment in Australia. #Energynews ⚡
Reposted by Keira Wright
Time for the world to install a gigawatt of solar power capacity
2004: A year
2010: ~ a month
2015: ~ a week
Now: < A day
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... 🧪
2004: A year
2010: ~ a month
2015: ~ a week
Now: < A day
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... 🧪
September 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Time for the world to install a gigawatt of solar power capacity
2004: A year
2010: ~ a month
2015: ~ a week
Now: < A day
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... 🧪
2004: A year
2010: ~ a month
2015: ~ a week
Now: < A day
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... 🧪
Australia’s battery boom is getting even bigger.
⚡ Latest tender under Capacity Investment Scheme awarded contracts for 4.1GW / 15.4GWh of storage.
⚡ CIS to back 14GW of new clean capacity by 2030.
BNEF sees utility-scale batteries in Australia hitting 20GW by 2035, up from just 3.3GW in July.
⚡ Latest tender under Capacity Investment Scheme awarded contracts for 4.1GW / 15.4GWh of storage.
⚡ CIS to back 14GW of new clean capacity by 2030.
BNEF sees utility-scale batteries in Australia hitting 20GW by 2035, up from just 3.3GW in July.
September 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Australia’s battery boom is getting even bigger.
⚡ Latest tender under Capacity Investment Scheme awarded contracts for 4.1GW / 15.4GWh of storage.
⚡ CIS to back 14GW of new clean capacity by 2030.
BNEF sees utility-scale batteries in Australia hitting 20GW by 2035, up from just 3.3GW in July.
⚡ Latest tender under Capacity Investment Scheme awarded contracts for 4.1GW / 15.4GWh of storage.
⚡ CIS to back 14GW of new clean capacity by 2030.
BNEF sees utility-scale batteries in Australia hitting 20GW by 2035, up from just 3.3GW in July.
#NEWS | Santos has started production from one of Australia’s highest-emitting gas projects, Barossa.
Gas projects, especially LNG, threatens Australia's climate goals as it tries to move toward net zero emissions.
But the industry says they are crucial to help buyers in Asia move away from coal.
Gas projects, especially LNG, threatens Australia's climate goals as it tries to move toward net zero emissions.
But the industry says they are crucial to help buyers in Asia move away from coal.
Santos Starts Barossa Gas Project, Among Australia’s Dirtiest
Santos Ltd. started production from one of Australia’s highest-emitting natural gas projects, which will help bolster shipments to buyers in Asia but also threaten climate goals as the country tries t...
www.bloomberg.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
#NEWS | Santos has started production from one of Australia’s highest-emitting gas projects, Barossa.
Gas projects, especially LNG, threatens Australia's climate goals as it tries to move toward net zero emissions.
But the industry says they are crucial to help buyers in Asia move away from coal.
Gas projects, especially LNG, threatens Australia's climate goals as it tries to move toward net zero emissions.
But the industry says they are crucial to help buyers in Asia move away from coal.
1) 🧵The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's $19B USD bid to take over Aussie fossil fuel giant Santos unexpectedly fell apart last week.
But you might've missed this exclusive story that I wrote, which explains exactly how it happened & how it will impact Australia's climate goals... #Greensky
But you might've missed this exclusive story that I wrote, which explains exactly how it happened & how it will impact Australia's climate goals... #Greensky
A Methane Leak Pushed $19 Billion Santos Deal Over the Edge
Amid final negotiations to seal the $19 billion takeover of Santos Ltd., suitors led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were alerted to media reports of a methane leak at one of the Australian producer’s o...
www.bloomberg.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
1) 🧵The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's $19B USD bid to take over Aussie fossil fuel giant Santos unexpectedly fell apart last week.
But you might've missed this exclusive story that I wrote, which explains exactly how it happened & how it will impact Australia's climate goals... #Greensky
But you might've missed this exclusive story that I wrote, which explains exactly how it happened & how it will impact Australia's climate goals... #Greensky
Out of the 31 countries that have announced their 2035 targets, only 2 are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5C.
Australia is expected to announce a target of 65-68% -- that would put us in the mid-range of global climate ambitions, but also would fall short of 1.5C warming commitment
Via SMH
Australia is expected to announce a target of 65-68% -- that would put us in the mid-range of global climate ambitions, but also would fall short of 1.5C warming commitment
Via SMH
How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world
So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
www.theage.com.au
September 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Out of the 31 countries that have announced their 2035 targets, only 2 are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5C.
Australia is expected to announce a target of 65-68% -- that would put us in the mid-range of global climate ambitions, but also would fall short of 1.5C warming commitment
Via SMH
Australia is expected to announce a target of 65-68% -- that would put us in the mid-range of global climate ambitions, but also would fall short of 1.5C warming commitment
Via SMH
1) Australia will spend A$1.1 billion over a decade to grow its sustainable fuel sector.
We are one of the only major grain exporters that doesn't have a biofuel industry.
But is this enough to change that? And even if it does, are biofuels even a good decarbonisation solution anyway?...
We are one of the only major grain exporters that doesn't have a biofuel industry.
But is this enough to change that? And even if it does, are biofuels even a good decarbonisation solution anyway?...
Australia Pledges $735 Million to Kickstart Biofuels Industry
Australia will spend A$1.1 billion ($735 million) over a decade to assist growth in a local sustainable fuel sector, an announcement likely to be welcomed by the grains industry, which has been seekin...
www.bloomberg.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
1) Australia will spend A$1.1 billion over a decade to grow its sustainable fuel sector.
We are one of the only major grain exporters that doesn't have a biofuel industry.
But is this enough to change that? And even if it does, are biofuels even a good decarbonisation solution anyway?...
We are one of the only major grain exporters that doesn't have a biofuel industry.
But is this enough to change that? And even if it does, are biofuels even a good decarbonisation solution anyway?...
Australia’s climate risk report warns of more frequent & severe hazards incl. heat waves, floods, cyclones, droughts, fires etc.
A detail worth noting: the govt’s adaptation plan totals A$9b through 2030, but disasters could cost A$40b yearly by 2050. Maybe just me, but the math ain't adding up...
A detail worth noting: the govt’s adaptation plan totals A$9b through 2030, but disasters could cost A$40b yearly by 2050. Maybe just me, but the math ain't adding up...
Australia Pledges $6 Billion by 2030 to Tackle Climate Hazards as Disaster Risk Rises
Australia will spend A$9 billion ($6 billion) on climate adaptation through 2030 as it braces for more frequent, severe and overlapping hazards caused by global warming, the government said in two cli...
www.bloomberg.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Australia’s climate risk report warns of more frequent & severe hazards incl. heat waves, floods, cyclones, droughts, fires etc.
A detail worth noting: the govt’s adaptation plan totals A$9b through 2030, but disasters could cost A$40b yearly by 2050. Maybe just me, but the math ain't adding up...
A detail worth noting: the govt’s adaptation plan totals A$9b through 2030, but disasters could cost A$40b yearly by 2050. Maybe just me, but the math ain't adding up...
♻️Funding in circular economy & bioplastics dropped in the first half of the year totaling $1.8B USD, according to BNEF.
📉That's just 21% of the total investment in 2024.
I'm curious to hear whether folks this is due to a broad ESG investment pullback or something else?
#Greensky #CircularEconomy
📉That's just 21% of the total investment in 2024.
I'm curious to hear whether folks this is due to a broad ESG investment pullback or something else?
#Greensky #CircularEconomy
September 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
♻️Funding in circular economy & bioplastics dropped in the first half of the year totaling $1.8B USD, according to BNEF.
📉That's just 21% of the total investment in 2024.
I'm curious to hear whether folks this is due to a broad ESG investment pullback or something else?
#Greensky #CircularEconomy
📉That's just 21% of the total investment in 2024.
I'm curious to hear whether folks this is due to a broad ESG investment pullback or something else?
#Greensky #CircularEconomy
Thought it was time I reintroduce myself here. I’m Keira, covering energy & climate for Bloomberg News in Australia.
I mostly post:
-Scoops + news on the energy transition
-Data + trends in renewables & climate
-Commentary from execs & researchers
Always looking to connect! 💡⚡ #greensky #energy
I mostly post:
-Scoops + news on the energy transition
-Data + trends in renewables & climate
-Commentary from execs & researchers
Always looking to connect! 💡⚡ #greensky #energy
September 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A little bit of bright news to start your week...
Australia is on track to overshoot its 2030 rooftop solar targets, with enthusiasm for panels and batteries offsetting drops in broader renewable investment and large projects ☀️
Australia is on track to overshoot its 2030 rooftop solar targets, with enthusiasm for panels and batteries offsetting drops in broader renewable investment and large projects ☀️
Australia’s Rooftop Solar and Battery Installations Are Surging Despite Broader Lag in Renewables
Australia is on track to overshoot its 2030 rooftop solar targets, with enthusiasm for panels and batteries offsetting drops in broader renewable investment and large projects.
www.bloomberg.com
September 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A little bit of bright news to start your week...
Australia is on track to overshoot its 2030 rooftop solar targets, with enthusiasm for panels and batteries offsetting drops in broader renewable investment and large projects ☀️
Australia is on track to overshoot its 2030 rooftop solar targets, with enthusiasm for panels and batteries offsetting drops in broader renewable investment and large projects ☀️
Based on current policies, oil & gas demand could grow for 25 years rather than peaking this decade as expected, according to a IEA draft report
Coal consumption will peak in the 2030s, but demand in 2050 would be over 50% higher than expected, according to calculations by @javierblas.bsky.social
Coal consumption will peak in the 2030s, but demand in 2050 would be over 50% higher than expected, according to calculations by @javierblas.bsky.social
The next International Energy Agency annual report will have bad news for the planet
The Myth of Peak Fossil-Fuel Demand Is Crumbling
The use of oil and gas will continue to climb for decades, according to a draft of the International Energy Agency’s annual report.
bloom.bg
September 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Based on current policies, oil & gas demand could grow for 25 years rather than peaking this decade as expected, according to a IEA draft report
Coal consumption will peak in the 2030s, but demand in 2050 would be over 50% higher than expected, according to calculations by @javierblas.bsky.social
Coal consumption will peak in the 2030s, but demand in 2050 would be over 50% higher than expected, according to calculations by @javierblas.bsky.social
With the new AirPods released, I wanted to share my take on the “hearing features” as someone who actually has hearing loss / wears hearing aids. To sum: Don't fall for the marketing!
On paper, it’s a great idea, which is why I splurged on the Pro 2 model. But at least for me, it isn't worth it
On paper, it’s a great idea, which is why I splurged on the Pro 2 model. But at least for me, it isn't worth it
September 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
With the new AirPods released, I wanted to share my take on the “hearing features” as someone who actually has hearing loss / wears hearing aids. To sum: Don't fall for the marketing!
On paper, it’s a great idea, which is why I splurged on the Pro 2 model. But at least for me, it isn't worth it
On paper, it’s a great idea, which is why I splurged on the Pro 2 model. But at least for me, it isn't worth it
Australia just gave Glencore the green light to extend a thermal coal mine for an extra two years to 2035, adding nearly 19 million tons of extra coal.
It comes as the most recent example of the clash between Anthony Albanese’s climate goals & fossil fuel exports.
#EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy
It comes as the most recent example of the clash between Anthony Albanese’s climate goals & fossil fuel exports.
#EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy
Australia Backs Coal Mine Extension, Stoking Climate Backlash
The Australian government approved an extension to a Glencore Plc thermal coal mine, sparking renewed concerns from environmental groups about the country’s efforts to tackle climate change.
www.bloomberg.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Australia just gave Glencore the green light to extend a thermal coal mine for an extra two years to 2035, adding nearly 19 million tons of extra coal.
It comes as the most recent example of the clash between Anthony Albanese’s climate goals & fossil fuel exports.
#EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy
It comes as the most recent example of the clash between Anthony Albanese’s climate goals & fossil fuel exports.
#EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy
The first stage of Australia's multi-billion dollar undersea power cable has just reached financial close.
On completion, the 345km Marinus Link will ease the push to net zero by allowing Victoria and Tasmania to swap their solar + hydro power.
Via @bloomberg.com #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
On completion, the 345km Marinus Link will ease the push to net zero by allowing Victoria and Tasmania to swap their solar + hydro power.
Via @bloomberg.com #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
Australia’s Multi-Billion Dollar Undersea Power Cable Hits Financial Close
Australia reached financial close on a multibillion dollar undersea power cable project linking the mainland to renewable generation on the island state of Tasmania.
www.bloomberg.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The first stage of Australia's multi-billion dollar undersea power cable has just reached financial close.
On completion, the 345km Marinus Link will ease the push to net zero by allowing Victoria and Tasmania to swap their solar + hydro power.
Via @bloomberg.com #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
On completion, the 345km Marinus Link will ease the push to net zero by allowing Victoria and Tasmania to swap their solar + hydro power.
Via @bloomberg.com #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
Reposted by Keira Wright
Excellent analysis by @chrisgoodall2.bsky.social showing
more renewables = lower electricity market prices
Does not necessarily mean lower energy bills because of support payments but Chris concludes that "would by no means wipe out the central conclusion"
www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2025/8/...
more renewables = lower electricity market prices
Does not necessarily mean lower energy bills because of support payments but Chris concludes that "would by no means wipe out the central conclusion"
www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2025/8/...
September 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Excellent analysis by @chrisgoodall2.bsky.social showing
more renewables = lower electricity market prices
Does not necessarily mean lower energy bills because of support payments but Chris concludes that "would by no means wipe out the central conclusion"
www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2025/8/...
more renewables = lower electricity market prices
Does not necessarily mean lower energy bills because of support payments but Chris concludes that "would by no means wipe out the central conclusion"
www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2025/8/...
🚨 An LNG plant in Australia has been leaking methane — one of the most potent greenhouse gases — for almost 20 years
🔹 A tank leaked up to 184kg of methane AN HOUR since 2006, private emails between CoconoPhillips (previous operator) and govt show
🔹 Methane traps >80x more heat than CO2
🔹 A tank leaked up to 184kg of methane AN HOUR since 2006, private emails between CoconoPhillips (previous operator) and govt show
🔹 Methane traps >80x more heat than CO2
Australia LNG Plant Leaked Methane for Decades, Green Group Says
A liquefied natural gas export plant in Australia’s Northern Territory leaked methane for almost two decades, according to a local environmental group.
bloomberg.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:18 AM
🚨 An LNG plant in Australia has been leaking methane — one of the most potent greenhouse gases — for almost 20 years
🔹 A tank leaked up to 184kg of methane AN HOUR since 2006, private emails between CoconoPhillips (previous operator) and govt show
🔹 Methane traps >80x more heat than CO2
🔹 A tank leaked up to 184kg of methane AN HOUR since 2006, private emails between CoconoPhillips (previous operator) and govt show
🔹 Methane traps >80x more heat than CO2
Reposted by Keira Wright
There aren't many stories that prompt gasps at our editors' daily budget meeting. But this was one.
August 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
There aren't many stories that prompt gasps at our editors' daily budget meeting. But this was one.