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Kat Wong

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

More than 260 petajoules of gas will become available between now and 2033 under a new deal. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Gas-fired stations could have enough fuel to power the east coast for two and a half years, after the government secured a commitment as the nation moves away from coal.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Resources Minister Madeleine King on Monday announced the government has entered two enforceable supply commitments with gas giants Esso and Woodside through the Gas Code of Conduct exemptions framework.

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