Commonwealth says it will block gas-fired data centres
The NT government has rejected a federal plan to mandate the use of renewables for new large-scale data centres, but the Commonwealth says it will block proposals that rely on gas.
The Northern Territory government has criticized federal plans to block the development of gas-fuelled data centres, arguing it is an overreach of federal authority. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen stated that data centres relying solely on gas will not meet national standards and will be prohibited from registering and proceeding.
The Northern Territory supports a gas-powered data centre boom in the Beetaloo Basin, and Premier Josh Burgoyne believes the federal government should not interfere in the state's decision-making. However, Bowen emphasized that renewables are required, with sensible firming arrangements to provide consistent electricity.
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