APAC Energy Buzz: Australia’s deepening gas market turmoil

Australia’s east coast gas market is in dire straits. Despite rising power demand and nowhere near enough renewables, the region is dealing with a gas supply crunch that could be spotted coming over the horizon for years. The government’s response is intervention, led by a temporary gas price cap for the next 12 months for uncontracted gas in the wholesale market. East coast gas producers are up in arms, but this isn’t just about price caps. Without addressing the underlying causes of high prices, Australia’s energy crisis will have further to run.