Senex Energy CEO Ian Davies says gas as a firming fuel is “absolutely critical” when it comes to making sure we can keep the lights on.
Senex Energy, owned by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Energy and South Korean steel maker Posco, has announced a project to expand coal seam gas production in the Surat Basin.
“Today’s announcement is I think really good news for that security of supply to the east coast,” Mr Davies told Sky News host Chris Smith.
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