The Lawler Labor Government is continuing to support the industries that get the Territory working and securing our energy supply, by signing up to buy more gas from the Beetaloo Basin.

The gas sales agreement between the Territory Government and Empire Energy, will provide competitively priced gas for the Territory’s electricity generation for years to come.

Empire Energy, which is expecting first gas from its Carpentaria Pilot Project, in the Beetaloo Basin, will supply gas to the Northern Territory from mid next year until 2035, with an opportunity to extend to 2040.

Empire Energy is working towards Final Investment Decision for the project by the end of this year.

The Carpentaria Pilot Project is targeting 25 Terajoules of gas per day, initially scaling the production in line with long term targets. Empire Energy will continue to progress its environmental approvals for the project.

The Lawler Labor Government is focused on making sure the Territory has environmentally sustainable, stable and affordable power for Territorians and local businesses.

Developing the Beetaloo Basin and boosting our on-shore gas industry will create thousands of work opportunities for Territorians and boost the economy by $17 billion.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom