• About
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Events
Friday, July 11, 2025
Newsletter
SUBSCRIBE
  • News
    • Events
  • Features
  • Electricity
  • Gas
  • Renewables
    • Batteries & Storage
    • Hydro Power
    • Hydrogen
    • Solar
    • Wind
  • Smart Energy
No Results
View All Results
  • News
    • Events
  • Features
  • Electricity
  • Gas
  • Renewables
    • Batteries & Storage
    • Hydro Power
    • Hydrogen
    • Solar
    • Wind
  • Smart Energy
No Results
View All Results
Home

QLD Labor re-election commitment on gas exploration

by Energy Journalist
November 13, 2017
in Company news, Gas, News, Policy
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
Santos, coal seam gas project, Fairview, Queensalnd, Australia.

Santos, coal seam gas project, Fairview, Queensalnd, Australia.

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dr Anthony Lynham, has stated that a re-elected State Labor Government would release more land for natural gas exploration and production.

APPEA Queensland Director, Rhys Turner, said the State Government’s commitment to the safe and responsible development of natural gas had been critical in addressing the east coast supply challenge.

Mr Turner said while the Minister’s comments about future acreage releases were positive, the industry remained concerned about the threat to ban gas operations in parts of the Cooper Basin in far-western Queensland.

“The commitment to release new acreage for exploration and production is welcome, but the Cooper has hosted gas operations for more than 40 years, producing 14 per cent of Queensland’s gas last year,” Mr Turner said.

“In recent weeks, several of Dr Lynham’s colleagues have failed to rule out imposing exploration and production bans on the Cooper.

“Banning gas operations from a thriving gas field just to appease activists will cost Queensland jobs and investment, and drive up energy prices.

“Unlike other states, Queensland is in the enviable position where it produces enough natural gas to supply all of its domestic needs and support a successful export industry.

“When it comes to reliable energy, manufacturing and home heating and cooking, there is no substitute for gas. Restricting supply will have drastic consequences as we have seen in southern states.

“The Government must rule out restricting access in the Cooper once and for all.”

Mr Turner said that the Queensland gas industry was an economic powerhouse with 2016 industry data showing that through direct, indirect and consumption based activities the industry supported 60,582 jobs across the state and generated economic activity valued at approximately $12.8 billion.

“The 2017-18 Queensland Budget estimates that the state will collect $885 million in petroleum royalties over the next four years. This revenue will help pay for schools, hospitals and other essential services,” Mr Turner said.

“Open access to the Cooper is essential to ensuring the industry continues to play its role in supporting jobs and supplying energy to all Queenslanders.”

Related Posts

Image: 1xpert/stock.adobe.com

Marinus Link one step closer

by Sarah MacNamara
July 8, 2025

The Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) Board has backed Marinus Link, recommending that its shareholders make a final investment decision...

Image: Arisa/stock.adobe.com

Australia’s $36B low carbon fuel opportunity

by Sarah MacNamara
July 8, 2025

A domestic low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) industry could contribute up to $36 billion to the economy and reduce emissions...

Image: vivekFx/stock.adobe.com

EEC calls for NEM governance overhaul

by Sarah MacNamara
July 8, 2025

A new report commissioned by the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has found that reforming Australia’s electricity governance will be essential...

Read our magazine

Join our newsletter

View our privacy policy, collection notice and terms and conditions to understand how we use your personal information.
Energy is a thought-leading, technology-neutral magazine, developed to help the industry answer some of the Energy sector critical questions it is currently grappling with.

Subscribe to our newsletter

View our privacy policy, collection notice and terms and conditions to understand how we use your personal information.

About Energy

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Digital Magazine
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Collection Notice
  • Privacy Policy

Popular Topics

  • News
  • Spotlight
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electricity
  • Projects
  • Networks
  • Sustainability
  • Gas

© 2025 All Rights Reserved. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited

No Results
View All Results
NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE
  • News
    • Events
  • Features
  • Electricity
  • Gas
  • Renewables
    • Batteries & Storage
    • Hydro Power
    • Hydrogen
    • Solar
    • Wind
  • Smart Energy
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Newsletter

© 2025 All Rights Reserved. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited