South Australia’s Gas Deal for Cleaner Steel | Adelaide News

South Australia just sealed a landmark ten-year gas deal with Santos, locking in 20 petajoules annually starting in 2030 — enough to power a third of the state’s needs. This isn’t just about energy security; it’s fueling a massive industrial transformation at Whyalla Steelworks, which will switch to a cleaner, gas-powered Direct Reduced Iron process, slashing emissions by nearly half while tripling its gas demand. The deal keeps gas domestic, supports regional jobs, and even includes government prepayment to boost Santos’ Cooper Basin investment. Once the steelworks has a new owner, they’ll buy the gas directly, with the government recouping its investment. Premier calls it a “significant moment” — a bold step toward cleaner manufacturing and long-term industrial leadership. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5a19a440bd3243c