‘Extremism is not the answer’ when it comes to decarbonisation, says Woodside chief

CEO Meg O’Neill says developing new supply is necessary to keeping ‘energy affordable and reliable as we transition to a lower carbon future’

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Woodside chief executive, Meg O’Neill, says Australia needs new gas developments to protect against an energy shock, and has warned that well-funded protest groups risk choking supplies.

The oil and gas company head said Woodside projects were also needed for decarbonisation, with gas used as an alternative to coal for electricity generation as the international community works to meet climate goals.

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