Woodside Energy locks in big boost for WA gas supplies starting May 1
Starting next week, Woodside will increase its gas supply to the Western Australian market by 50 terajoules per day, which is about 5% of the state's demand.
This move comes in response to warnings from the Australian Energy Market Operator about potential gas shortages to the State in the coming years.
Recent industrial shutdowns have reduced some of the pressure, but challenges remain as the Karratha domestic plant, a major supplier, operates below capacity due to depleting gas fields.
Woodside plans to address these issues by enhancing output from Pluto and advancing commitments at the North West Shelf Venture.