Australia in no position to ease Asian gas crunch, data shows
- Posted on April 12, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Australia faces significant constraints in addressing the energy demand surge across Asia, according to recent market data. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggering fuel shortages, Australia's liquefied natural gas production capacity remains limited. The bilateral agreement between Australia and Singapore represents a strategic partnership to stabilize regional energy supplies, yet structural limitations prevent substantial expansion of Australia's export capacity to meet broader Asian market requirements in the near term.
Australia in no position to ease Asian gas crunch, data shows
Prompted by the Iran war energy crisis, Australia and Singapore struck a deal under which the two countries pledged to continue supplying each other refined fuel and gas.
