For and against – energy and the national interest 113
FIRB: what it is and what it does 115
What the Treasurer, Peter Costello, said 116
AIE Council to enhance membership benefits 117
Energy 2001: AIE conference to explore Australia’s energy futures 117
Introducing the AIE’s Webmaster, Tony Forster 118
Gas from coal in perspective: hype or reality? 120
NEMMCO announces 10-year electricity outlook: good for some, worse for others 123
California dreaming – can it happen in Australia? 125
Not enough capacity? Buy back
customers 128
New opportunities seen for nuclear power 130
Introducing the ROUNDTABLE, a new energy voice 131
Fourth LNG train for Burrup Peninsula 132
Prius gets a taste of Australian roads 133
Honda brings hybrid to the mass market 136
CSIRO’s new combustor generates commercial heat 138
WA goes for renewables with wood processing plant 139
What do you know about CADDET? 140
Member profile: Louisa Wawn 141
New members inside back cover