Queensland natural gas doesn’t just support Queensland, it also supports reliable energy for homes, businesses and industry across the east coast of Australia.
Queensland is a major supplier of natural gas to the east coast, supporting energy supply well beyond the state’s borders.
From manufacturing and industry to local businesses, natural gas supports many of the products and services Queenslanders rely on every day.
Queensland natural gas supports more than energy supply.
Across Queensland, natural gas is used by businesses and industries that manufacture products, grow and produce food, and support regional communities.
Gas provides energy and heat for industrial and manufacturing processes.
Queensland natural gas also supports reliable electricity supply for the east coast, helping meet demand when it is needed.
Gas production supports workers, contractors, suppliers and economic activity, particularly across regional Queensland.
Natural gas is used for cooking, hot water and other everyday needs.
Queensland’s natural gas and LNG industry has transformed the state’s energy and economic landscape in its first decade of LNG exports, 2014–2024.
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$127 billion
contributed to Queensland’s economy
Around 60,000 jobs
supported across Queensland
$42.5 billion
spent with 3,178 Queensland businesses and 307 community groups
Source: Economic Impact of Queensland Natural Gas and LNG 2014–24, Lawrence Consulting, 2025