PoliticsFederalEnergyPrint articleExclusive‘Gas is good’: Meet WA’s pragmatic environment ministerTom RabeWA political correspondentJan 5, 2025 – 3.27pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginGas is not a dirty word in Western Australia.Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby sees no conflicts between his portfolios, which have empowered him to extend the life of massive offshore gas operations while championing the state’s renewable energy future.Loading...Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.auSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreEnergyRenewablesGas crisisLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Politics