Energy in Australia

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Energy consumption by source, Australia.

Energy in Australia is the production in Australia of energy and electricity, for consumption or export. Energy policy of Australia describes the politics of Australia as it relates to energy.

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In 2021, Australia was a net exporter of energy commodities, with notable exports in liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, and minerals. [1]

Energy in Australia is sourced largely from coal and natural gas, [2] however, recently, due to the increasing effects of global warming and human-induced climate change on the global environment, there has been a shift towards renewable energy such as solar power and wind power both in Australia and abroad. [3] [4] In 2022, renewable energy accounted for 35.9% of the total amount of electricity generated in Australia. [5]

Overview

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Infographic showing Australian energy production, consumption, imports, and exports by fuel type and industry
Australian total primary energy supply (TPES) by fuel type (in PJ) [6]
YearOilCoalNatural GasRenewablesTotal
2009-102,058 (34.6%)2,229 (37.5%)1,372 (23.1%)286 (4.8%)5,945
2010-112,195 (36.0%)2,129 (34.9%)1,516 (24.8%)260 (4.3%)6,100
2011-122,411 (38.9%)2,118 (34.2%)1,399 (22.6%)265 (4.3%)6,194
2012-132,221 (37.7%)1,946 (33.1%)1,386 (23.6%)330 (5.6%)5,884
2013-142,237.8 (38.4%)1,845.6 (31.7%)1,401.9 (24.0%)345.7 (5.9%)5,831.1
2014-152,237.4 (37.8%)1,907.8 (32.2%)1,431.0 (24.2%)343.3 (5.8%)5,919.6
2015-162,243.3 (37.0%)1,956.1 (32.2%)1,504.9 (24.8%)361.6 (6.0%)6,065.9
2016-172,315.4 (37.7%)1,936.9 (31.5%)1,515.0 (24.7%)378.7 (6.2%)6,145.8
2017-182,387.8 (38.7%)1,847.2 (29.9%)1,554.6 (25.2%)382.1 (6.2%)6,171.7
2018-192,402.1 (38.8%)1,801.6 (29.1%)1,592.7 (25.7%)399.6 (6.4%)6,196.0
2019-202,241.2 (37.3%)1,706.6 (28.4%)1,647.2 (27.4%)418.8 (7.0%)6,013.8
2020-212,097.9 (36.2%)1,661.0 (28.7%)1,568.2 (27.1%)462.4 (8.0%)5,789.6
2021-222,103.4 (36.5%)1,586.8 (27.5%)1,559.3 (27.1%)512.5 (8.9%)5,762.1

In 2009, Australia had the highest per capita CO2 emissions in the world. At that time, Maplecroft's CO2 Energy Emissions Index (CEEI) showed that Australia releases 20.58 tons of CO2 per person per year, more than any other country. [7] However, emissions have since been reduced. From 1990 to 2017, emissions per capita fell by one-third, with most of that drop occurring in the more recent years. Additionally, the emissions intensity of the economy fell by 58.4 percent during the same time period. These are the lowest values in 27 years. [8]

The energy sector in Australia increased its carbon dioxide emissions by 8.2% from 2004 to 2010 on average.

Fuels

Coal

In 2009, Australia was the fourth-highest coal producer in the world, producing 335 megatonnes (Mt) of anthracite (black coal) and 64 Mt of lignite (brown coal). [9] Australia was the biggest anthracite exporter, with 31% of global exports (262 Mt out of 836 Mt total). Lignite is not exported. 78% of its 2009 anthracite production was exported (262 Mt out of 335 Mt total). In this respect, Australia is an exception to most anthracite exporters. Australia's global anthracite export share was 14% of all production (836 Mt out of 5,990 Mt total). [10]

In 2015, Australia was the biggest net exporter of coal, with 33% of global exports (392 Mt out of 1,193 Mt total). It was still the fourth-highest anthracite producer with 6.6% of global production (509 Mt out of 7,709 Mt total). 77% of production was exported (392 Mt out of 509 Mt total). [11] [12]

In 2021, Australia was the world's fifth-largest hard coal producer, following China, India, the United States, and Indonesia. Coal remained important to Australia's energy sector, representing 64% of domestic energy production, 32% of the Total Energy Supply (TES), and 53% of electricity generation. Moreover, Australia had the second-highest usage of coal in energy production and electricity generation among International Energy Agency (IEA) countries. Between 2010 and 2020, the share of coal in energy production dropped from 76% to 65%, in TES from 40% to 30%, and in electricity generation from 71% to 55%. [13]

In 2020, Australia operated 91 hard coal and three lignite mines, with over 200 coal deposits. Most hard coal mines were in Queensland (67%) and New South Wales (30%), while lignite mines were mainly in Victoria's Gippsland Basin, notably the Latrobe Valley. [13]

Natural gas

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Proportion of national total of natural gas reserves, 2008
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Natural-gas pipeline in Western Australia, 2004

Australia's natural-gas reserves are an estimated 3,921 billion cubic metres (bcm), of which 20% are considered commercially proven (783 bcm). The gas basins with the largest recoverable reserves are the Carnarvon and Browse basins in Western Australia; the Bonaparte Basin in the Northern Territory; the Gippsland and Otway basins in Victoria and the Cooper-Eromanga basin in South Australia and Queensland. In 2014–2015 Australia produced 66 bcm of natural gas, of which approximately 80% was produced in Western Australia and Queensland regions. [14] Australia also produces LNG; LNG exports in 2004 were 7.9 Mt (10.7 bcm), 6% of world LNG trade. [15] Australia also has large deposits of coal seam methane (CSM), most of which are located in the anthracite deposits of Queensland and New South Wales. [15]

On 19 August 2009, Chinese petroleum company PetroChina signed a A$50 billion deal with American multinational petroleum company ExxonMobil to purchase liquefied natural gas from the Gorgon field in Western Australia, [16] [17] the largest contract signed to date between China and Australia. It ensures China a steady supply of LPG fuel for 20 years, forming China's largest supply of relatively clean energy. [18] The agreement was reached despite relations between Australia and China being at their lowest point in years after the Rio Tinto espionage case and the granting of an Australian visa to Rebiya Kadeer. [19]

In 2021, natural gas was a significant component of Australia's energy sector, making up 29% of its energy production, 28% of the Total Energy Supply (TES), 19% of electricity generation, and 17% of Total Final Consumption (TFC). Sector-wise, natural gas usage was highest in electricity and heat generation at 33.9%, followed by the industrial sector at 23.3%. Residential buildings accounted for 10.8% of natural gas consumption, while service sector buildings and the transport sector had smaller shares at 2.9% and 1.3%, respectively. [13]

Oil

Australia's oil production peaked in 2000, after gradually increasing since 1980. [20] Net oil imports rose from 7% of total consumption in 2000 to 39% in 2006. Decreasing domestic oil production is the result of the decline of oil-producing basins and few new fields going online. [20]

In 2021, oil comprises 52% of the Total Final Consumption (TFC) and 32% of the Total Energy Supply (TES). It contributes to 4% of domestic energy production and 1.8% of electricity generation. Oil consumption in 2020 was 892.3 thousand barrels per day (kb/d), with domestic transport consuming 65.4% of this amount. Industry, including non-energy consumption, accounted for 22.4%, international bunkering for 9.1%, buildings for 2.4%, and electricity and heat generation for 0.4%. [13]

Oil shale

Australia's oil shale resources are estimated at 58 billion barrels, or 4,531 million tonnes of shale oil. The deposits are located in the eastern and southern states, with the greatest feasibility in the eastern Queensland deposits. Between 1862 and 1952, Australia mined four million tonnes of oil shale. The mining stopped when government support ceased. Since the 1970s, oil companies have been exploring possible reserves. From 2000 to 2004, the Stuart Oil Shale Project near Gladstone, Queensland produced over 1.5 million barrels of oil. The facility, in operable condition, is on care and maintenance and its operator (Queensland Energy Resources) is conducting research and design studies for the next phase of its oil-shale operations. [21] A campaign by environmentalists opposed to the exploitation of oil-shale reserves may also have been a factor in its closure. [22]

As of 2021, Australia no longer engages in the commercial production of oil shale. [13]

Uranium

Australia has many Uranium deposits. [23] However, Australia does not have any nuclear power plants.

Electricity

Since 2005, wind power and rooftop solar have led to an increasing share of renewable energy in total electricity generation. [24] Due to its large size and the location of its population, Australia lacks a single grid. [25]

Australian electricity generation, by fuel type (in GWh) [6]
YearBlack CoalNatural GasBrown CoalOilOtherFossil
Fuels
SolarWindHydroBio EnergyRenew-
ables
2009-1051.5% (124,478)15.0% (36,223)23.2% (55,968)1.1% (2,691)1.0% (2,496)91.8%0.1% (278)2.0% (4,798)5.2% (12,522)0.9% (2,113)8.2%
2010-1146.3% (116,949)19.4% (48,996)21.9% (55,298)1.2% (3,094)1.1% (2,716)89.9%0.3% (850)2.3% (5,807)6.7% (16,807)0.8% (2,102)10.1%
2011-1247.4% (120,302)19.3% (48,892)21.7% (55,060)1.2% (3,070)1.0% (2,500)90.6%0.6% (1,489)2.4% (6,113)5.5% (14,083)0.9% (2,343)9.4%
2012-1344.8% (111,491)20.5% (51,053)19.1% (47,555)1.8% (4,464)0.8% (1,945)86.9%1.5% (3,817)2.9% (7,328)7.3% (18,270)1.3% (3,151)13.1%
2013-1442.6% (105,772.4)21.9% (54,393.9)18.6% (46,076.2)2.0% (5,012.4)-85.1%2.0% (4,857.5)4.1% (10,252.0)7.4% (18,421.0)1.4% (3,511.3)14.9%
2014-1542.7% (107,639)20.8% (52,463)20.2% (50,970)2.7% (6,799)-86.3%2.4% (5,968)4.5% (11,467)5.3% (13,445)1.4% (3,608)13.7%
2015-1644.4% (114,295)19.6% (50,536)19.0% (48,796)2.2% (5,656)-85.2%2.7% (6,838)4.7% (12,199)6.0% (15,318)1.5% (3,790)14.8%
2016-1745.8% (118,272)19.6% (50,460)16.9% (43,558)1.9% (4,904)-84.3%3.1% (8,072)4.9% (12,597)6.3% (16,285)1.4% (3,501)15.7%
2017-1846.6% (121,702)20.6% (53,882)13.8% (36,008)1.9% (4,904)-82.9%3.8% (9,930)5.8% (15,174)6.1% (16,021)1.3% (3,518)17.1%
2018-1945.4% (119,845)20.0% (52,775)13.1% (34,460)1.9% (4,923)-80.3%5.6% (14,849)6.7% (17,712)6.0% (15,967)1.3% (3,496)19.7%
2019-2042.2% (111,873)20.8% (55,216)12.7% (33,649)1.7% (4,509)-77.4%7.9% (21,033)7.7% (20,396)5.7% (15,150)1.3% (3,352)22.6%
2020-2140.0% (106,251)18.7% (49,783)12.8% (34,060)1.8% (4,662)-73.3%10.4% (27,717)9.2% (24,535)5.7% (15,200)1.3% (3,346)26.7%
2021-2237.2% (101,076.2)18.1% (49,280.2)12.0% (32,515.6)1.7% (4,664.0)-69.1%12.8% (34,686.7)10.7% (29,107.8)6.3% (17,010.9)1.2% (3,190.3)30.9%
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Australia electricity production by source

Electricity supply

Australian Electricity Generation by Type FY 2021-2022

  Black Coal (37.2%)
  Natural Gas (18.1%)
  Brown Coal (12%)
  Oil (1.7%)
  Solar (12.8%)
  Wind (10.7%)
  Hydro (6.3%)
  Bio Energy (1.2%)
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Australian Electricity Generation in 2017 (Data from the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources)

As of 2011, electricity producers in Australia were not building gas-fired power stations, [26] while the four major banks were unwilling to make loans for coal-fired power stations, according to EnergyAustralia (formerly TRUenergy). [27] In 2014, an oversupply of generation was expected to persist until 2024. [28] However, a report published in 2017 by the Australian Energy Market Operator projected that energy supply in 2018 and 2019 is expected to meet demands, with a risk of supply falling short at peak demand times. [29]

From 2003 to 2013 real electric prices for households increased by an average of 72%. Much of this increase in price has been attributed to over-investment in increasing distribution networks and capacity. Further price increases are predicted to be moderate over the next few years (2017 on) due to changes in the regulation of transmission and distribution networks as well as increased competition in electricity wholesale markets as supply and demand merge. [30]

In 2021, Australia generated a total of 265 Terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity. The breakdown of the electricity generation mix was as follows: coal at 52.9%, natural gas at 18.8%, solar at 10.5%, wind at 9.3%, hydro at 5.6%, oil at 1.8%, and bioenergy and waste at 1.3%. Electricity consumption for the year was 239 TWh, with the industry sector consuming 43%, residential buildings and service sector buildings each contributing 27% to the total consumption, and the transport sector accounting for 3%. [13]

Renewable energy

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Renewable Energy by State in Australia

Renewable energy has potential in Australia, and the Climate Change Authority is reviewing the 20-percent Renewable Energy Target (RET). The production of 50 megawatts of wind power (power for nearly 21,000 homes annually) creates about 50 construction jobs and five staff positions. [32] [33] In recent years, wind and solar power have been the fastest growing source of energy in Australia. [34] Geothermal energy is also growing, but at the present time, it only accounts for a small portion of energy in Australia.

Energy efficiency

Lower energy use could save A$25 billion, or A$840 per electricity customer, according to EnergyAustralia. [35]

Climate change

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Graph of Australian temperature variability.

Australian total emissions in 2007 were 396 million tonnes of CO2. That year, the country was among the top polluter nations of the world per capita. Australian per-capita emissions of carbon dioxide in 2007 were 18.8 tons of CO2, compared to the EU average of 7.9 tons. The change in emissions from 1990 to 2007 was +52.5 percent, compared to the EU's -3.3 percent. [36] The per-capita carbon footprint in Australia was rated 12th in the world by PNAS in 2011. [37]

Due to climate change, Australia is expected to experience harsher extreme weather events, mainly bush-fires and floods during summer. [38] Rising sea levels are of particular concern for Australia, because most of the population lives on the coast (around 85%). [39]

Employment

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Total employment in the electricity-supply industry (thousands of people) since 1984
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Proportion of adult population employed in the electricity, gas, water, and waste services industries by statistical local area, as of the 2011 census

When analysing employment data, the Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the electricity and gas supply industry as part of the Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Division. [40] That division is the smallest industry in Australia in terms of employment. [41]

In November 2017, the number of people employed in electricity supply, which includes electricity generation, transmission and distribution, was 64,200 (47,700 males, 16,600 females). [42] The number of people employed in gas supply was 11,200 (9,000 males, 2,200 females). [42] The total number of persons employed in electricity and gas supply industries was 75,400. [42] This represents about 0.67 percent of all employed persons in Australia. [lower-alpha 1]

In 2016, the major occupations in this division were truck drivers (9,900), electricians (7,700), electrical distribution trades workers (5,400), and electrical engineers (4,400). [43] [lower-alpha 1]

Employment in renewable energy activities

In 2015–16, annual direct full-time equivalent employment in renewable energy in Australia was estimated at 11,150. Employment in renewables peaked in 2011–12, probably due to the employment of construction workers to build renewable energy facilities. However, it decreased by 36 percent in 2014–15, and by a further 16 percent in 2015–16. The decline is attributed to a decrease in the number of roof-top solar photovoltaic systems being installed on houses. Once construction of renewable energy facilities is completed, and only ongoing maintenance is required, employment falls quite significantly. [44]

For most Australian states and territories the major contributor to employment in renewable energy is solar power. Employment in roof-top solar photovoltaic systems, including solar hot water systems, comprised half of all employment in renewable energy in 2015–16. Employment in large scale solar and wind power is driven primarily by installation activity, rather than ongoing operation and maintenance. [44]

In Western Australia, 93 percent of all jobs in renewable energy are in solar power. The proportion of employment in biomass is significantly greater in Queensland (42 percent), where the sugar industry makes great use of sugar cane to generate electricity for sugar milling and to feed into the grid. Most jobs in Tasmania's renewable energy industry are in hydropower (87 percent). [44]

Jobs in the renewable energy industry are forecast to grow substantially by 2030, driven by growth in electricity demand and new renewable energy capacity. [45] :16 Conversely, jobs associated with coal-fired power stations are forecast to decline as those plants age and close. Such job losses would disproportionately affect some regional areas, such as the Latrobe Valley in Victoria, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Gladstone and Rockhampton in Queensland, and Collie in Western Australia. However, it is expected that the number of jobs created in renewable energy will far exceed the number of jobs lost in coal-based generation. [45] :35

Energy policy of Australia

Finkel Report

In June 2017 Alan Finkel released The Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market (commonly referred to as the Finkel Report), which proposed an approach to increasing energy security and reliability through four outcomes. These would be: increased security, future reliability, rewarding consumers, and lower emissions. The report ultimately recommended a Clean Energy Target (CET) to provide incentives for growth in renewable energies. [46]

The reaction to the report by scientific experts in the field leaned more towards positive. Positive reactions to the Report were due to the national strategy plan that provides a CET for Australia, creating customer incentives, and takes politics out of energy policy to help meet the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the Finkel Report was commended for recognizing the current technologies available and including market forces in its solutions by the Australian Academy of Technology Engineering. [47]

National Energy Guarantee

On 17 October 2017, the Australian Government rejected Finkel's CET proposal, in favour of what it called the National Energy Guarantee (NEG), to reduce power prices and prevent blackouts. The strategy calls on electricity retailers to meet separate reliability and emissions requirements, rather than Dr Finkel's CET recommendation. Under the plan, retailers have to provide a minimum amount of baseload power from coal, gas or hydro, while also providing a specified level of low emissions energy. [48] NEG has been criticised as turning away from renewable energy. [49] In October 2018, the Australian Government announced that it would not continue with the Guarantee. [50] [51]

Carbon tax

On 1 July 2012, the Australian Federal government introduced a carbon tax of A$ 23 ( US$ 17.29) per tonne on selected fossil fuels consumed by major industrial emitters and government bodies such as councils. To offset the tax, the government reduced income tax (by increasing the tax-free threshold) and increased pensions and welfare payments slightly, while introducing compensation for some affected industries. On 17 July 2014, a report by the Australian National University estimated that the Australian scheme had cut carbon emissions by as much as 17 million tonnes. The tax notably helped reduce pollution from the electricity sector. [52]

On 17 July 2014, the Abbott government passed repeal legislation through the Senate, and Australia became the first nation to abolish a carbon tax. [53] In its place, the government set up the Emission Reduction Fund. [54]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 These figures are rounded to the nearest 100 persons

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Energy in Portugal describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Portugal. Energy policy of Portugal will describe the politics of Portugal related to energy more in detail. Electricity sector in Portugal is the main article of electricity in Portugal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Energy in Slovakia</span> Overview of the production, consumption, import and export of energy and electricity in Slovakia

Primary energy use in Slovakia was 194 TWh and 36 TWh per million inhabitants in 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coal in Europe</span>

Coal in Europe describes the use of coal as a source of energy in Europe, including both thermal coal used for power generation and coking coal used for steel production.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Energy transition</span> Significant structural change in an energy system

An energy transition is a significant structural change in an energy system regarding supply and consumption. Currently, a transition to sustainable energy is underway to limit climate change. It is also called renewable energy transition. The current transition is driven by a recognition that global greenhouse-gas emissions must be drastically reduced. This process involves phasing-down fossil fuels and re-developing whole systems to operate on low carbon electricity. A previous energy transition took place during the industrial revolution and involved an energy transition from wood and other biomass to coal, followed by oil and most recently natural gas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">World energy supply and consumption</span> Global production and usage of energy

World energy supply and consumption refers to the global primary energy production, energy conversion and trade, and final consumption of energy. Energy can be used in various different forms, as processed fuels or electricity, or for various different purposes, like for transportation or electricity generation. Energy production and consumption are an important part of the economy. A serious problem concerning energy production and consumption is greenhouse gas emissions. Of about 50 billion tonnes worldwide annual total greenhouse gas emissions, 36 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide was emitted due to energy in 2021.

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