NSW could be missing out on up to 40,000 jobs in the resources sector due to the State’s policies surrounding natural gas extraction, according to Australia’s peak gas industry body, the APPEA.
In a statement to launch a new viral video campaign, the APPEA claims that despite having abundant gas reserves NSW currently imports 95 per cent of its gas from interstate.
“Just five years ago, Queensland’s natural gas industry was fledgling – a few hundred employees and a few companies with big ideas. Today almost $70 billion worth of natural gas projects are under construction employing more than 40,000 people and contributing $124 million to regional community projects and charities.” The statement said.
“As a result regional communities (in NSW) are missing out – missing out on jobs, on business, on investment, on an opportunity for farmers to earn additional income through mutually beneficial land access arrangements. Stagnation threatens.”
“The proof is in the pudding. Natural gas, communities and agriculture can work side by side – it’s happening now.”
The APEAA is asking supporters of the natural gas industry in NSW to urge their local representative to support the sector by sending them a link to a new video explaining why the industry deserves their support.
View APPEA’s new video here: http://www.ournaturaladvantage.com.au/blog/video-five-reasons-why-i-support-australias-natural-gas-industry/
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