AEMO Warns of Gas Supply Shortfalls in Western Australia by 2030

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) emphasizes the need for new gas supply in Western Australia to avoid worsening shortages from 2030. The 2025 Gas Statement of Opportunities highlights natural gas's critical role in the state's economy and energy security, predicting potential supply gaps of 11 terajoules per day by 2030, escalating to 82 terajoules per day by 2035. Timely investment decisions and stable regulatory policies are deemed essential for maintaining energy reliability.

Published Mar 22, 2026

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warns that Western Australia faces worsening gas supply shortfalls from 2030 without new supply and investment. The 2025 Western Australian Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) indicates that natural gas is vital for the state's economy, powering mining, industry, and electricity.

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AEMO forecasts potential supply gaps of 11 terajoules per day from 2030, increasing to 82 terajoules per day by 2035, due to declining output from existing gas fields. Timely investment and stable policies are essential to ensure energy reliability and support the state's economic growth.