Manufacturing Australia (MA), a member group representing 12 of Australia's manufacturers, works with governments to support Australia’s manufacturing sector. An Australia-wide campaign, ‘Fair Gas Prices’, has been launched by MA calling on the Federal Government to fix the Australian east coast’s broken gas market. Gas plays a unique and essential role in both manufacturing and the energy transition. To follow the campaign, visit www.fairgasprices.org.au.

Gas Facts

• Australia exports 75 per cent of its gas, leaving local manufacturers paying up to three times more than competitors overseas
• Gas is needed for high-heat processes and as a chemical feedstock until hydrogen and electrification are commercially viable. Gas is also needed to back up renewables in the electricity grid, along with batteries and hydro
• By replacing coal with gas, BlueScope can achieve around a 60 per cent reduction in emissions from the Port Kembla Steelworks – that’s 3.6 million tonnes of CO2 reduction per year

For more information, visit:

• www.fairgasprices.org.au

Important upcoming dates:

• Wednesday, 8 October – MD&CEO, Mark Vassella addresses the National Press Club