American energy giant Chevron was expected to restart production at its WA gas plant Wheatstone on Tuesday at a fifth of its nameplate capacity, with the state facing a 25 per cent fall in domestic supply and leaning on storage as well as reduced usage.
Western Australia’s energy system has been hit by a breakdown at Chevron’s Wheatstone domestic gas plant, causing worries about potential blackouts during the height of summer.
Billionaire Chris Ellison has cast a big shadow over the takeover battle unfolding over Warrego Energy as he eyes greater control over onshore gas assets in the Perth Basin.