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WA opens narrow window for onshore gas exports

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The West Australian government will allow onshore gas producers to export a portion of their output to international markets to boost investment in the sector and prevent future domestic shortfalls, but has stopped short of imposing tougher measures on offshore producers.

Premier Roger Cook on Thursday confirmed onshore producers would be afforded a six-year window to sell 20 per cent of their gas to more lucrative LNG export markets, but some commentators fear it will fail to move the dial in terms of encouraging exploration and development.

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Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.au
Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com
Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau. Connect with Brad on Twitter. Email Brad at brad.thompson@afr.com

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