Documents Relating To Gas Projects.

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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources released briefing documents on the North West Shelf gas extension project. A January 2025 brief prepared for ministerial use outlined that Western Australia's Environment Minister approved extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operational life to 2070 in December 2024, with the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek required to decide on the proposal by 28 February 2025. The brief emphasised the Albanese Government's Future Gas Strategy position that natural gas is needed through 2050 and beyond under all net-zero scenarios, and that Australia must increase gas production for energy transition stability and regional reliability while reducing emissions. The North West Shelf Project, operated by Woodside for a joint venture including BP, Chevron, Shell, and MIMI, is Australia's largest oil and gas development with 16.9 Mtpa LNG capacity and domestic production capacity of 630