Earlier in September, we had the privilege of welcoming AgriFutures Australia Chair, Cathy McGowan AO, at our September Enterprise Evening. The main takeaway from the evening, was Cathy’s challenge for TSBE to pave the way for the future of regional Australia. The Toowoomba and Surat Basin region, represents a mature energy and agricultural landscape, perfectly poised to lead the charge in the transition to renewables.

On Tuesday 6 August, Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) hosted the biennial Surat Basin Energy Summit in Dalby. The summit hosted over 300 industry leaders, government representatives and stakeholders.  Across the day panel discussions and keynote addresses covered sustained energy production in the region, fostering long-term regional economic development. Looking at present day energy scenarios, the trajectory of low-carbon transition, opportunities and challenges emerging for energy producers and the importance of coexistence with land holders and local communities.