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QueenslandÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s gas exploration potential

 

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The recent release of petroleum and gas exploration acreage by the Queensland government could have considerable long-term economic benefits. According to the APPEA, this could boost the stateÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s reputation as an investment destination.

The government has announced the release of 16 400 km2 of land in QueenslandÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s north-west and south-west through a non-competitive tender process.

Develop resources

APPEA Chief Operating Officer Eastern Australia, Paul Fennelly, commented: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­œThe Queensland Government continues to establish plans that will allow the next generation of the stateÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s resources to be developed.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­œIt clearly recognises that petroleum and gas production is underpinned by exploration that can potentially attract further investment, generate prosperity and create jobs.

QueenslandÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s economy

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­œGrowth need not be achieved at the expense of the environment. QueenslandÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s existing legislative and strict regulatory framework provides certainty for all stakeholders Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­“ the gas sector, landholders, communities and government Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­“ highlighting what can be achieved when all stakeholders work together towards the shared goal of growing QueenslandÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­™s economy.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­œA strong resource exploration sector is the backbone of the petroleum industry.Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­

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