The NSW government has copped criticism from gas producers and environmental groups alike for a plan to dramatically reduce the amount of land available for gas exploration but which preserves access to areas already earmarked for massive new gas developments. On Wednesday, the NSW government released its new ‘Future of Gas Statement‘ that it claims will provide certainty to both regional communities concerned by the threat of new gas exploration and gas companies looking to tap into surging domestic and international gas prices. The statement, released by NSW deputy premier John Barilaro and energy minister Matt ... (full story)