Resources Minister Madeleine King says all gas exporters will need to also supply the domestic market, something that conflicts with assurances that LNG contracts won’t be impacted.

Resources Minister Madeleine King says all gas exporters will need to also supply the domestic market, something that conflicts with assurances that LNG contracts won’t be…

The move has caused consternation among companies operating in WA, where a 15 per cent reservation already applies. Others argue it will force producers to lift their game.

Australia plans to require LNG exporters to reserve part of their gas production for domestic use while preserving existing long-term export contracts.

The draft framework outlines a requirement for gas producers to supply 20 per cent of their export to the domestic market, which the gas lobby argues will "undermine" the industry.