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Australia and East Timor Unite for Greater Sunrise Gas Project

1/28/2026

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao stressed push to develop Greater Sunrise gas project.
They announced a partnership focused on defense, border security, and economic development.
Australia will allocate at least one-third of revenue from Greater Sunrise gas project to East Timor via an infrastructure fund.
They urged negotiations and noted East Timor's preference for onshore gas processing, strengthening energy ties with China.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao stressed push to develop Greater Sunrise gas project.
They announced a partnership focused on defense, border security, and economic development.
Australia will allocate at least one-third of revenue from Greater Sunrise gas project to East Timor via an infrastructure fund.
They urged negotiations and noted East Timor's preference for onshore gas processing, strengthening energy ties with China.