South-east Australia risks temporary gas shortages by 2023 winter, energy review warns

Reduced production in Bass Strait and pipeline capacity limits could lead to shortfall during extreme weather, energy market operator says

South-eastAustralia could face gas shortages as soon as the 2023 winter because of delays for a planned NSW import terminal and falling Bass Strait output, according to the annual review of the sector by the Australian Energy Market Operator.

Aemo's gas statement of opportunities report, which maps the supply and demand for the fuel over the next two decades, said shortages could be avoided by using less gas in power generation on cold days but also accelerating the switch to electricity.