Varanus Island

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Santos' Varanus Island plant processes gas from John Brookes and other gas fields to supply to the WA market.

The Varanus Island gas explosion that shook the WA economy

In 2007 WA lost 30% of its gas supply, and Apache Energy workers were lucky not to lose their lives, after a corroded gas pipeline failed and produced a gigantic explosion.

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Quadrant looks short of gas before sell off

Macquarie and Brookfield will have to sell exploration potential in their $4 billion float of Quadrant Energy amid concern its domestic gas plants could run dry in as little as six years.