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Australia’s east coast gas market is currently well supplied, but ongoing investment is essential to maintain reliable energy for manufacturers and households, according to a media release from Australian Energy Producers (AEP) responding to the latest Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) published by the Australian Energy Market Operator.

Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have been positioned as a key pillar of regional energy security following a new fuel security agreement between Australia and Singapore, according to Australian Energy Producers.

An agreement between Santos and the South Australian Government to supply 200 petajoules of gas over 10 years for the transformation of the Whyalla Steelworks highlights the role of natural gas in Australia’s manufacturing sector, according to industry body Australian Energy Producers.

Australian Energy Producers has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to open five new offshore petroleum exploration areas in the Otway Basin, saying the move will help secure long-term gas supply for Australia’s energy system and support key sectors, including manufacturing.

Australia is at risk of losing its competitive edge in natural gas investment, threatening its energy security, economic outlook, and climate goals, according to a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie.

Australia’s oil and gas sector has expressed a willingness to work collaboratively with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s newly restructured Ministry, emphasising the need for energy policy reforms that support long-term energy security and economic development.

Australia’s advancements in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technology will be spotlighted on the world stage as Perth gears up to host the 2026 Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) Conference. 

The Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has underscored the essential role of gas in Australia's energy security and the urgent need for new gas supply and infrastructure investments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in its 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP).

Australia’s oil and gas industry is poised to make a significant contribution to federal, state, and territory government coffers this fiscal year, surpassing expectations with over $17 billion in taxation revenue.

Australian Energy Producers announced the appointment of Peter Kos as director for Victoria and NSW to champion the role of natural gas in the country's transition towards cleaner energy futures.