Jun 29, 2026 – 6.20pmThe amount of gas likely to be used to generate power over the next 25 years has been slashed by almost 39 per cent in the grid operator’s central forecasts as renewables growth undercuts its role and boosts criticism of Labor’s plan to reserve gas exports.The drastic downward revision in forecast gas power generation is largely a result of the huge flood of big batteries that have entered the development pipeline since 2024, which compete with gas to supply electricity during expensive evening peaks.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles