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New South Wales to Open Gas Exploration Areas for First Time in a Decade After Supply Warning

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New South Wales to Open Gas Exploration Areas for First Time in a Decade After Supply Warning
A ship carrying LNG gas is seen at Rio Tinto’s Dampier Port in Karratha, Australia, on April 11, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Monica O’Shea
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New South Wales will open new areas for gas exploration for the first time in more than a decade, as officials warn of potential supply shortfalls on Australia’s east coast from 2030.

The Minns Labor government will release the Bancannia and Pondie Range Troughs in the state’s far west for petroleum exploration, with expression of interest opening on May 1.

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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]