Accelerating the deployment of low emission technology in Australia*
S. SmithSantos.
The APPEA Journal 51(2) 686-686 https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ10066
Published: 2011
Abstract
Transforming the way Australia produces and uses energy must be a cornerstone of a national response to addressing greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas can deliver significant greenhouse gas emission reductions at a fraction of the cost of alternative technologies. To drive this forward, industry is looking for policy certainty and a level playing field. Furthermore, there exists the opportunity to leverage other low emission technologies from gas—for example, the integration of natural gas combined cycle generation with a solar thermal array offers an opportunity to enable the early deployment of solar thermal technology in Australia. Integration can deliver a power outcome at lower cost and with higher conversion efficiencies than an equivalent stand-alone solar thermal facility.
Susie has more than 15 years of professional experience in resource and environmental management. As Santos’ climate change and sustainability manager, Susie manages policy, governance and strategy in these areas. Susie published Santos’ inaugural sustainability report in December 2004 and has developed approaches to integrating and assessing sustainability performance across Santos’ businesses. Susie also represents Santos on the various climate change industry bodies including APPEA’s greenhouse committee and the Australian Industry Greenhouse Network (AIGN). |
