WA Govt . gas decision delay, page-62

JD, found this article something like the one that I think you referred to.

Jeez, who is going to blink first.

It seems to be every man for himself with these gas companies.

The Alliance will divide and conquer if they don't get their acts together. J L.

MinRes’ Chris Ellison in $1b ultimatum to WAon gas policy

Brad ThompsonReporter

Nov 16, 2023 – 6.47pm

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MineralResources boss Chris Ellison has delivered a $1 billion ultimatum to WesternAustralia’s Labor government over its domestic gas reservation policy.

Mr Ellisonsaid MinRes would not build a large-scale gas plant in the Perth Basin unlessthe WA government ditched restrictions on the export of gas from onshoreprojects.

The companyis lobbying the government hard before a final investment decision early nextyear.

MinReswants to export gas from a 250 terajoule-a-day plant for about five years, andthen tackle an expected shortfall in the domestic market.

The WA government hasdoubled down on its policy of not allowing gas exports from the Perth Basin, except for the Waitsia project involving Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy.

Theultimatum was delivered before MinRes hosts a $6000-a-seat Labor fundraisingevent billed as a thank you to former premier Mark McGowan, who now works forthe company as a consultant, at its headquarters.