The Northern Territory Government says it will not introduce a gas reservation policy.
Other jurisdictions, including Western Australia, insist that gas field developers reserve up to 15 per cent of their production for local consumption.
Chief Minister Adam Giles says the Territory Cabinet today reaffirmed its policy of not having a gas reservation policy, now or in the future.
"We must ensure our jurisdiction is desirable for investment," he said.
"Onshore gas exploration is speeding up and the potential in the Territory is remarkable."
Mr Giles said the Territory needed to be known as a safe, free-market jurisdiction and a place to do business.
"Businesses and government can achieve mutually desirable goals, provided businesses are willing to invest," he said.
"With gas to Gove and the potential to tap in to the national pipeline network, we are confident that investors will choose to do business in the Territory."