The Australian Government has outlined a program that it contends will help the country secure natural gas supplies over the next two decades.

“The National Gas Infrastructure Plan supports a strategic approach to gas infrastructure investment over the next 20 years and aims to guide industry to priority areas that need to be addressed to avoid a supply shortfall,” said Australia Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor.

Australia’s status as one of the world’s top liquefied natural gas exporters has stoked fears of a gas supply shortage along the country’s eastern tier.

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Taylor said the National Gas...