Energy issues are often complex – and they aren’t made easier by myths that confuse matters, obscure facts and push agendas. ANGEA’s Asia Energy Fact checker has been created to bust these myths and provide a resource that focuses only on the facts.
LNG offers a much-lower emissions alternative to coal
Research shows switching coal for LNG in Asia can greatly reduce power sector emissions and that LNG exports from supply countries have net emissions benefits.
Myth
LNG has a greater carbon footprint than coal.
Fact
LNG has significantly lower carbon intensity than coal through the full lifecycle, from production to shipping and end use.
Carbon capture and storage is a proven technology for decarbonisation
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been successfully employed for decades and is already enabling significant emissions reduction in Asia Pacific.
Myth
CCS is unproven technology that is too expensive for Asia.
Fact
CCS is already being used successfully in the region and must be scaled up if local, regional and global climate goals are to be achieved.
A realistic approach is essential for the energy transition in Asia
Energy transition pathways will differ between countries. Identifying and implementing solutions that balance energy security, decarbonisation and affordability will be vital.
Myth
Asian countries should be more aggressive with decarbonisation and the renewables rollout.
Fact
Energy security is paramount. Decarbonisation must co-exist with economic growth and fit each country’s unique circumstances.
LNG production is a major driver of the Australian economy
The Australian gas and LNG export industry provide enormous contributions to the national economy and communities, including significant job-creation.
Myth
The gas industry in Australia isn’t paying its way.
Fact
Australia’s oil and gas producers pay tens of billions of dollars in taxes and royalties each year.
LNG helps drive the phase-out of coal in Asia
Fast-growing economies in Southeast Asia have energy plans that rely on gas replacing coal as a primary source of baseload generation.
Myth
LNG will not displace coal in Asia.
Fact
The ability of LNG to drive coal-to-gas switching in Asia is more than theoretical – it has already been demonstrated.
CCS is critical to industrial decarbonisation
Hard-to-abate industries such as cement, chemical and steel manufacturing require cost-effective solutions to reduce emissions while continuing to meet strong demand.
Myth
CCS is being advanced to extend the life of fossil fuels.
Fact
CCS will be vital to decarbonising heavy industry that is extremely hard-to-abate but essential to everyday life.
Gas production is a major source of tax & revenue for Australian governments
While activists spread misinformation and false and flawed comparisons, Australia’s gas industry gets on with the job of supporting energy security and driving economic growth.
Myth
Japan collects more tax on Australian gas than the Australian Government does.
Fact
Australia’s oil-and-gas industry paid nearly $22 billion in taxes and royalties to Federal and State governments in 2024-25.
Japan’s LNG strategy is built around energy security and resilience
Investment in Australian LNG by Japanese companies underpins a pragmatic approach, which helps manage global disruptions and seasonal fluctuations in demand.
Myth
Japan is ‘profiteering’ from on-selling of Australian LNG.
Fact
86% of Australian LNG cargoes bought by Japanese companies are used in Japan.
