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Welcome to Origin Energy's Media Centre. Here you'll find our ASX and news releases, general presentations and media contacts.

• 19 November 2008

  BassGas Project – Operator Update

  Origin Energy Resources Ltd (“Origin”) as Operator of the BassGas Joint Venture advises that production is currently reduced to around one-third of normal levels due to the Yolla-4 well being shut in following the automatic hydraulic closure of a sub-surface valve. Origin is currently... more

• 17 November 2008

  The value of Origin’s CSG Position: Gas World Australia 2008

  Presented by Paul Zealand, General Manager Exploration & Production View Presentation (6.46MB, PDF) more

• 31 October 2008

  Quarterly Production Report for the Quarter ended 30 September 2008

  Origin Energy Limited (Origin) hereby submits this Quarterly report to the Australian Stock Exchange which covers the activities of wholly owned subsidiaries Origin Energy Resources Limited and Origin Energy CSG Limited in the areas of gas and oil exploration and production. Click here to... more

• 30 October 2008

  Origin Energy selects Wipro as preferred partner for transformation of its Retail business

  Today Origin Energy announced it has selected Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) as the preferred partner in an ongoing project to transform its Retail business processes. Origin is undertaking this transformation to ensure its retail capability... more

• 30 October 2008

  Origin completes company transforming transaction that leads to strengthened financial position

  Origin Energy Limited (ASX: ORG) (“Origin”) today announced that its transaction with ConocoPhillips to form Australia Pacific LNG, a 50:50 CSG to LNG joint venture, has been completed and that the Origin Group has received an upfront payment of US$5 billion (A$6.9 billion)from ... more

• 30 October 2008

  Origin and ConocoPhillips form Australia Pacific LNG, Australia’s largest CSG to LNG Joint Venture

  Origin Energy Limited (ASX: ORG) (“Origin”) today announced that its transaction with ConocoPhillips to form Australia Pacific LNG, a 50:50 CSG to LNG joint venture, has been completed and that the Origin Group has received an upfront payment of US$5 billion from ConocoPhillips. Origin advised... more

• 28 October 2008

  Turbine installation marks next phase of construction of Origin’s Darling Downs Power Station

  The installation of the first gas turbine at Origin’s Darling Downs Power Station site near Dalby in southern Queensland marks the beginning of the next phase of construction on the $780 million project. Darling Downs Power Station Project Director, Paul Farnworth, said construction work is on... more

• 23 October 2008

  Contact Energy Annual General Meeting - 23 October 2008

  The Annual General Meeting of Contact Energy shareholders was held in Auckland today. The following documents were released to the New Zealand Stock Exchange: Media Statement Chairman's speech Chief Executive's speech Quarterly Operational Report Presentation Results of the AGM Origin... more

• 23 October 2008

  Origin Energy CSG to LNG Joint Venture with ConocoPhillips receives FIRB approval

  Origin Energy Limited (ASX: ORG) (“Origin”) today announced that ConocoPhillips has received approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) to acquire a 50% share of a CSG to LNG joint venture with Origin. The transaction is now unconditional. In consideration for its interest in the... more

• 20 October 2008

  Origin Energy and ACCIONA to deliver green energy for Victoria with Australia’s largest wind farm

  Origin Energy and ACCIONA Energy today announced a long-term power purchase agreement that will see Origin play a key role in the commercialisation of Australia’s largest wind farm at Waubra in western Victoria. The Waubra Wind Farm is owned and being built by ACCIONA Energy, a world leader in... more

• 13 October 2008

  Update on transaction with ConocoPhillips

  Origin Energy Limited (“Origin”) today announced that following the significant recent depreciation of the Australian Dollar (“AUD”) against the United States Dollar (“USD”), it wishes to provide an update regarding the AUD value of the expected payments by ConocoPhillips in relation to the... more

• 30 September 2008

  Origin Dividend Re-Investment Plan

  This is to advise that the Origin Dividend Re-Investment Plan (DRP) will be suspended with effect from 31 October 2008. The DRP will not apply to the proposed 25 cents fully franked dividend which is to be announced following the completion of the ConocoPhillips’ Transaction. For further... more

• 29 September 2008

  Origin Energy advises shareholders that the BG Offer has formally lapsed

  Origin Energy Limited (ASX: ORG) (“Origin”) today announced that BG Group plc’s (“BG's”) conditional takeover offer for Origin (“Offer”) has formally lapsed with conditions unsatisfied at 7.00 pm on 26 September 2008. Origin shareholders who accepted BG's Offer will retain their shares and do... more

• 23 September 2008

  Contact Energy today released its 2008 Annual Report, Sustainability Report and Notice of Meeting to the New Zealand Stock Exchange.

  Media release Notice of Meeting 2008 Annual Report 2008 Sustainability Report Financial Assistance/Substantial Security Holder Disclosures more