Western Australia has the Energy
The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to the Western Australian economy and all Western Australians. It provides reliable and affordable energy, supports thousands of jobs, and delivers billions in state revenues to fund schools, roads and hospitals.
The industry drives the state’s economy and energy security. Natural gas generates 60% of the state’s electricity to power mining and minerals processing while providing a reliable back-up for growing shares of renewables. The industry is also a major source of investment in cleaner technologies and fuels, including carbon capture and storage and low-carbon hydrogen.
WA exports have made Australia a world-leading gas supplier, helping our trading partners secure their energy needs and decarbonise, while underpinning WA’s domestic energy security.
Natural gas plays an increasingly multi-faceted role in the state’s cleaner energy future and will be required to meet forecast growing demand. Ongoing investment in new gas supply is critical to ensure the state maintains its enviable energy position.
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