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Western Australian electricity - fundamental
to the State's economy and wellbeing - is fuelled by natural
gas (54%), coal (42%), fuel oil or diesel (3%) and renewable
resources (0.4%). |
Sustainable energy will remain dependent on fossil fuels for
many years to come as new and existing power technologies rapidly
move towards low or zero greenhouse gas emissions.
A vital part of the WA economy and social fabric, Collie
coal will continue to underpin the State’s power network
for many decades. WA is fortunate to have a wealth of accessible
energy reserves in the Collie region and the North West Shelf
natural gas fields.
As technology advances, it will become practical and economic
to develop more renewable energy sources.
The reliability and efficiency of WA energy and power industries
depends upon a balanced use of coal, gas and renewables.
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