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energy reporter Daniel Mercer

Green energy flag-bearer South Australia says gas must 'stand behind' renewable switch

South Australia draws much of its gas from the Cooper Basin in the state's north-east. (Supplied: Beach Energy)

South Australia's energy minister has launched a strident defence of the gas industry, saying his state's global leadership in the switch to green power would not be possible without the fuel it produces.

Speaking at the oil and gas industry's annual get-together in Adelaide this morning, Tom Koutsantonis said there would be "no net zero" without gas backing up intermittent renewable energy sources.

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