Australian Gas Producers Criticize Domestic Supply Requirement

Industry groups contend that the loss of export revenue will hinder investment in production capacity

Santos Chief Executive Kevin Gallagher addressed a March conference in Sydney regarding Australia’s domestic gas supply. © Reuters

RURIKA IMAHASHI

October 5, 2026 08:07 JST

In Sydney, the Australian government is at odds with natural gas producers over a planned mandate that requires them to allocate part of their supply to the domestic market, while industry groups are urging further concessions even though the government has softened its proposal.

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