APA backs Victoria energy security policy, cites need for new gas generation investment

• APA Group backed Victoria’s proposed Energy Security Requirement, citing a need for long-term investment signals for dispatchable generation.
• Flagged significant investment needs in new gas-powered generation, storage, and domestic gas supply to support a secure transition away from coal.
• Pointed to its AUD 213 million South West Pipeline expansion, now underway, to lift gas deliveries into Melbourne ahead of expected peak-day shortfalls.
• Also highlighted ongoing investment to expand its east coast network to move more gas north-to-south, aiming to reduce reliance on imported LNG.

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