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11 March 2021 Environment groups opposed to the construction of a gas import terminal in Westernport Bay in Victoria say the new facility will not be needed because of expected cuts in gas use driven by the state government’s energy efficiency stimulus measures. AGL Energy is progressing plans to construct the Crib Point Jetty gas import terminal, which has received strong opposition from environmental groups, in an effort to boost supplies into Victoria ahead of predicted gas supply shortfalls. However, new analysis published by Environment Victoria suggests that much of the predicted supply shortfall that the import terminal is looking to fill could be avoided as a result of a $335 million gas heater replacement program announced in the 2020-21 Victorian state budget. ....
Groups opposed to a controversial floating gas terminal near an internationally-recognised wetland in Western Port are vowing to fight on even if the Victorian government approves the project. ....