Jul 6, 2026 – 5.00amAspiring Victorian gas producer Emperor Energy says Labor’s contentious gas reservation scheme, which has raised howls of protest from fellow gas juniors, could actually help bring on new supply if designed appropriately.In stark contrast to some domestic-focused gas players in Victoria, who have been overwhelmingly critical of the plan, Emperor said it could be a “win-win-win” policy if it included a mechanism that would draw capital back to gas development in the south-east.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘Win-win-win’: Victorian player flips the script on gas reservation
Including a mechanism to enable LNG exporters to underwrite new fields in the south will turn the contentious reserve scheme into a winner, Emperor Energy says.







