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title: "APA backs Victoria energy security policy, cites need for new gas generation investment"
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description: "APA Group supports Victoria's Energy Security Requirement, emphasizing the need for long-term investment signals in dispatchable generation. The company highlights significant investment needs in new gas power, storage, and domestic supply to ensure a secure coal transition. APA is expanding its South West Pipeline to boost Melbourne gas deliveries and investing in east coast network upgrades to reduce LNG import reliance."
datetime: "2026-07-26T23:32:08.000Z"
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# APA backs Victoria energy security policy, cites need for new gas generation investment

-   APA Group backed Victoria’s proposed Energy Security Requirement, citing a need for long-term investment signals for dispatchable generation. \* Flagged significant investment needs in new gas-powered generation, storage, and domestic gas supply to support a secure transition away from coal. \* Pointed to its AUD 213 million South West Pipeline expansion, now underway, to lift gas deliveries into Melbourne ahead of expected peak-day shortfalls. \* Also highlighted ongoing investment to expand its east coast network to move more gas north-to-south, aiming to reduce reliance on imported LNG. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. APA Group published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 27, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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