Andrew Jeffries: Echelon Resources CEO hits out at Labour's plans to reinstate the ban on oil and gas exploration if returned to power

Published: Aug. 27, 2024, 8:49 p.m.

An energy sector leader is slamming the opposition's plans to bring back the oil and gas exploration ban. \xa0

Labour suggests renewable energy options should take precedence.\xa0

Meanwhile, the Government's aiming to reverse the ban, with\xa0Resources Minister Shane Jones says natural gas is critical to keeping the lights on.\xa0

Echelon Resources Chief Executive Andrew Jeffries told Mike Hosking gas can provide a backup for us.\xa0

He says it provides jobs, tax revenue, and security.\xa0

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