Greens Energy Plan Would ‘Devastate the Economy,’ New Report Says

An immediate ban on new coal, oil, and gas infrastructure, as called for by the Greens, would lead to blackouts, a study by consultancy EnergyQuest says. The Wheatstone offshore platform is the largest offshore gas-processing platform ever installed in Australia in Western Australia. Courtesy of Chevron Australia Pty Ltd The Wheatstone offshore platform is the largest offshore gas-processing platform ever installed in Australia in Western Australia. Courtesy of Chevron Australia Pty Ltd A study by consultancy firm EnergyQuest predicts that following the Greens’ renewable energy policy would lead to “blackouts...