Strategic importance of Australia's LNG exports
Australia has a significant number of large-scale LNG developments operating across its gas basins, with the highest concentration in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
The sector has also invested more than $400 billion in Australia since 2010, supporting new gas supply for domestic use and strengthening Australia’s position as a global energy leader.
Australia exported 79 million tonnes of LNG in 2024–25, generating around $65 billion in export earnings that helped deliver $21.9 billion in taxes and royalties to governments in the same financial year.
These exports also underpin Australia’s two-way trade relationships with key regional partners, ensuring access to essential imports including liquid fuels and other critical goods.
Australia’s LNG exports play a central role in regional energy security and decarbonisation., and is positioned as a stable and reliable supplier during a period of global energy volatility.
As the Australian Government noted in the Future Gas Strategy, Australia remains committed to being a “reliable and trusted trade and investment partner”.
