ATCO shuts down Albany gas network after secret talks with state government
Canadian energy company ATCO Australia announced in January it would decommission Albany's gas network over three years, citing aging infrastructure and maintenance costs. Emails obtained by the ABC show ATCO and Western Australia's state government discussed the closure eight months before notifying customers, prompting criticism from Albany's mayor.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 00:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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