Australia's Labor government has announced its Future Gas Strategy to enhance natural gas development, aiming to maintain its status as a major LNG exporter and keep fuel prices affordable. This initiative is part of the government's broader commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite concerns that it may compromise Australia's commitments under the Paris Agreement. Critics argue the plan prioritizes gas companies over environmental concerns. The government defends its strategy by emphasizing the ongoing demand from key Asian trade partners and the necessity of gas to the country's energy strategy beyond 2050.
🇦🇺Australia backs long-term gas drilling despite 2050 climate goals Australia's Labor government on Thursday laid out a strategy to boost natural gas development even as it remains committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, highlighting demand from key Asian trade partners.…
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Australia has unveiled plans to keep burning natural gas beyond 2050, saying its reliance on the fossil fuel would not derail a pledge to reach net zero emissions in the next 30 years https://t.co/C5rhKybfSX https://t.co/SvKzJSCo9C
Australia's Labor government laid out a strategy to boost natural gas development even as it remains committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, highlighting demand from key Asian trade partners https://t.co/UGPj4XBmPZ
Australia's Labor government laid out a strategy to boost natural gas development even as it remains committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, highlighting demand from key Asian trade partners. More here: https://t.co/DHGFqGLx5r
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Gas will be needed to 2050 and beyond, says Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 🚢 💰 Australia calls for development of new natural gas supply to ensure it remains affordable and the nation continues as a major LNG exporter 📝 This is part of government’s new gas strategy https://t.co/vanYvepW1X
Australia is calling for the development of new natural gas resources to ensure the fuel remains affordable and the nation continues as a major exporter https://t.co/faoUWZEPVE