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Budget highlights economic importance of oil and gas

by Lauren Butler
April 10, 2019
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The Federal Budget has highlighted that liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are a significant contribution to Australia’s continued economic growth.

Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive, Andrew McConville, said, “The government has recognised the critical role Australia’s oil and gas industry plays in supporting our economy through providing energy security and exports.”

This follows the release of the March Resources and Energy Quarterly, which found Australia’s 2018-19 LNG export earnings are forecast to reach $50 billion, an $18 billion increase over the previous year – the largest increase of any commodity.

“Australia’s LNG projects will deliver decades of economic growth, jobs and revenues for state and federal governments,” Mr McConville said.

The oil and gas industry also applauded initiatives in the Budget to support the delivery of new domestic gas supply into the east coast market.

“APPEA welcomed the allocation of $8.4 million to support feasibility studies to accelerate gas supplies from the Northern Territory to the east coast market by opening the Beetaloo Sub‑Basin for exploration and development,” Mr McConville said.

APPEA also welcomed $25 million over four years in funding to Murdoch University to establish the Harry Butler Environmental Education Centre to grow understanding of the positive relationship between economic development and environmental sustainability.

“The centre can continue Harry Butler’s legacy as a great Australian who worked closely with the oil and gas industry for more than five decades,” Mr McConville said.

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