The Federal Government has backed a plan by the Northern Territory Government to construct a gas pipeline to Gove.

 

Federal Resources and Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson, indicated support for the proposed project during a meeting with Territory Chief Minister Terry Mills in Canberra.

 

“My meeting with Martin Ferguson went very well and was extremely positive,” Mr Mills said.

 

“There is a commitment of cooperation from the Federal Government on getting gas to Gove and securing the future of Pacific Aluminium’s Gove operation.

 

“The Commonwealth agrees with my Government that this issue is of upmost importance, not just for the people of Gove, but for the benefits of the wider Northern Territory.

 

“This afternoon I also met with gas producer Eni in Sydney. In my discussions with them, the company committed to provide and invest in infrastructure to accelerate gas supply.