The environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, has granted approval to a company co-owned by Gina Rinehart to develop and operate up to 151 new coal seam gas wells in inland Queensland. The Atlas stage 3 project proposed by Senex Energy, which is jointly owned by South Korea’s steel giant Posco and Rinehart, aims to primarily contribute to domestic gas supply for households and Australian manufacturing, including glass, bricks, cement, and food packaging.

A recent investigation by the Associated Press has revealed that a prominent politician in the Philippines has a vested interest in the expansion of natural gas power in the country. The politician, who has been a strong advocate for the use of natural gas as a source of energy, is connected to a company that stands to profit significantly from the development of natural gas projects. This revelation raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the transparency of decision-making processes in the energy sector in the Philippines.