Renewable Gas Economics Research Paper

This is the first release of three OGW Research Analysis papers planned. This paper is focused on the economics and roles of renewable gases in transitioning to a net zero emission energy sector in Australia. Read more here.

APA Western Outer Ring Main Gas Pipeline Project Inquiry

Jim Snow is to give expert witness evidence on the afternoon of Monday 4 October 2021 to the APA Western Outer Ring Main Gas Pipeline Project Inquiry related to the transition to a Net Zero emissions energy market. Read more here.

Renewable Methane Manufacture

Jim Snow writes a 2 page article regarding the overwhelming case for Renewable Methane Manufacture

Australian Energy Week Conference May 2021

Lance Hoch, Executive Director and Alex Cruickshank, Principal Consultant at Oakley Greenwood recently presented on Demand Response in Melbourne for the Australian Energy Week Conference. View the presentation here.

Reformulating energy portfolio strategies for the transition towards the low carbon emission futures

Dr. Cau Thai, Principal Consultant of Oakley Greenwood shares his thoughts on why an energy market participant no matter how small or large needs to critically review and to reformulate their strategies to respond to changes in the energy industry as it transitions towards a decarbonised future. He also lists some initial questions to facilitate that strategy reformulation.

Renewable Methane – The Next Step

The case for renewable methane (eGas) inAustralia is very compelling. Review the full presentation and webinar here.

Renewable Methane Strategy and Roadmap for Australia

Jim Snow, Executive Director gave a paper at the Australian Hydrogen Forum 2020 outlining the compelling and priority case for a Renewable Methane Strategy and Roadmap for Australia, to complement the Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap. Read more here.

A methodology for valuation of DER

Distributed energy resources (DER) – rooftop PV and battery storage (including electric vehicles which make storage moveable) – can provide material economic benefits to the electricity supply chain. However, accommodating increased levels of DER may require capital expenditure to augment the distribution system.

Pricing for the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources

Pricing for the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources. Read the full summary report here.

International Gas Union Taskforce – Robin Coombe

Big couple of months for OGW colleagues involved with CIGRE

OGW Chairman Lance Hoch’s paper on DER integration was accepted for the CIGRE 2020 Session in Paris, which is the largest gathering of utility people in Europe with around 3,500 delegates and a massive trade show. Lance’s paper covers the recent work by Oakley Greenwood on the economic integration of DER into the grid and markets, which was part funded by ARENA.

Regional township energy farming

Why are we so easily seduced by big picture developments and programs in order to achieve “scale” and “financial close” adopting an almost banker-based approach, and yet not grab the newly exposed low hanging fruit.