Santos wins new gas exploration acreage in Queensland

Commenting on the new permits, Santos Managing Director and CEO Kevin Gallagher said these blocks offered exciting domestic and LNG development opportunities close to existing infrastructure and adjacent to promising Santos-owned coal seam gas pilot activities.

“This means Santos will be able to get gas to market faster and at a lower cost of supply, which is the best way to put downward pressure on gas prices,” said Gallagher.

“Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Anthony Lynham, has been a great supporter of the gas industry in Queensland, ensuring there is an ongoing pipeline of new supply opportunities so that explorers and producers like Santos can unlock gas for local manufacturers and electricity generators and provide long-term security of gas supply at competitive prices.

“Opening up these opportunities is also creating jobs and investment in Queensland at a time when they are more important than ever.

“We’re very pleased to work with the Queensland Government to continue to explore and develop new gas supplies for both domestic and LNG markets.

“Queensland continues to lead the way and do the heavy lifting for the east coast gas market in Australia and in doing so, Queensland communities like Roma are benefiting with stronger local economies.

“Santos is proud to invest in the communities in which we operate and partner with local businesses to create jobs and safely and sustainable develop Australia’s natural gas reserves.”

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