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Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin will flow to NT power grid from today

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Gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin begins flowing into the Northern Territory's power grid today, marking a significant operational milestone for the region's energy sector. The Country Liberal Party (CLP) forecasts that the project will generate billions of dollars in economic value for the territory.

At the same time, the project faces local opposition. Environmental activists report that hundreds of Territorians are opposed to the development, highlighting ongoing tensions between the projected economic benefits and environmental concerns surrounding fracking in the basin.

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