Opposition Energy & Resources spokesman Ian Macfarlane told the APPEA 2012 conference he believed pressure on state governments to increase availability and reduce prices of gas would rise dramatically in the near future.
The start up of new coal bed methane and liquefied natural gas projects in Queensland in 2014-2015, the maturing of new long term/low priced supply contracts and public anger over electricity prices, as well as the introduction of a carbon pricing mechanism, had the makings of a “perfect storm” for industry, he said.
“Reserving
