The future of natural gas in Australia

There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of global and Australian gas supply and demand. It will be dependent on the current investment pipeline, differing technology pathways, and demand from regional neighbours. In light of the uncertainty, three potential development scenarios have been canvassed which each meet Australia’s net zero target, energy security and affordability needs, and align with existing global and local development pathways. This report sets out three scenarios for potential gas demand over the next 30 years as Australia and the world transition to net zero, consistent with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting climate change to […]