Origin Energy chief Grant king Speaks To The Business Spectator's

Origin Energy chief Grant king tells Business Spectator's Robert Gottliebsen and Stephen Bartholomeusz:

• There's no reason why coal seam gas extraction can’t coincide safely and harmoniously with farming
• Origin investors recognise the value of the company's projects but it’s a tough market to sell ideas with long development timetables and execution risks
• The wholesale price of electricity will be much higher as the energy mix changes from coal to gas and renewables
• However, the rise doesn't necessarily translate into higher bills for consumers
• Flexibility will be the key to electricity generation, and Origin is investing in open-cycle gas to support wind power

Robert Gottliebsen: Grant, would you agree that some of the coal seam gas (CSG) operators didn’t handle the farmers as well as others?

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