Send us a text Most people haven’t heard of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility, but it’s quietly keeping Western Australia’s energy secure. Located 350km north of Perth, this facility stores gas underground with a capacity equivalent to 210 grid-scale batteries. To build that much battery storage would cost over $300 billion. It plays a critical role during the market shortfalls and is essential for backing up renewables as coal generation retires.
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Send us a text Most people haven’t heard of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility, but it’s quietly keeping Western Australia’s energy secure. Located 350km north of Perth, this facility stores gas underground with a capacity equivalent to 210 grid-scale batteries. To build that much battery storage would cost over $300 billion. It plays a critical role during the market shortfalls and is essential for backing up renewables as coal generation retires.
Why would Australia choose to pay international prices for gas when a better option is available?
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Why would Australia choose to pay international prices for gas when a better option is available?
If Australia has abundant natural gas reserves, why are we considering importing LNG? In this Transmission piece, Beth Griggs, Group Executive Strategy and Corporate Development at APA Group, breaks down the implications for businesses, consumers and our energy security.
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Send us a text Most people haven’t heard of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility, but it’s quietly keeping Western Australia’s energy secure. Located 350km north of Perth, this facility stores gas underground with a capacity equivalent to 210 grid-scale batteries. To build that much battery storage would cost over $300 billion. It plays a critical role during the market shortfalls and is essential for backing up renewables as coal generation retires.
