Energy Users Australia Chief Executive Officer Andrew Richards said the Australian domestic market represents “15 to 20 per cent” of “overall gas sales” within the industry.
“The Australian domestic market represents somewhere between 15 to 20 per cent of their overall gas sales,” he told Sky News Australia.
“The Australian market is a relatively small market in that context, so there will continue to be a substantial investment,” Mr Richards said.
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