Podcast:“The 2.4-Gigawatt Financial Close & The Queensland Divide: Australia’s May Energy Frontier”

Australia’s energy landscape is tracking massive capital movements and deepening political fault lines. We break down the financial close of the 720 MW Smoky Creek and Guthrie's Gap solar-battery hybrid, the ongoing surge of home battery installations passing 400,000, and why the Queensland government is suddenly pulling support for national energy reforms. Plus, a look at Beach Energy's M&A appeal under the new 20% gas reservation mandate and the $11.9 billion fuel security package.