Tag: Woodside
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Economic hurdles could sink Woodside’s Browse gas project
The economic stakes behind Woodside’s Browse project Oil and gas giant Woodside has long eyed the Browse offshore gas fields off Western Australia as a potential game changer for Australia’s energy landscape. Yet as opposition to the project has largely focused on its environmental footprint—near Scott Reef, potential coral damage, and carbon emissions—another critical factor…
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Economics vs. Environment: Can Woodside’s Browse Project Survive the Financial Hurdles?
Introduction: A costly venture with uncertain economics Woodside Petroleum’s ambitious Browse offshore gas project has long been framed in environmental terms. Critics point to its proximity to the Scott Reef and the potential for coral and marine-life disruption, as well as concerns about carbon emissions. Yet a growing chorus of analysts argues that the project’s…
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Economics, not just the environment, could derail Woodside’s Browse gas project
Overview: A project under financial pressure as much as environmental scrutiny Woodside Petroleum’s bid to develop the Browse offshore gas fields near Western Australia remains a high-stakes test of whether a megaproject can survive a crowded energy landscape. While opponents have framed the fight around coral reefs at Scott Reef and rising emissions, industry analysts…
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Woodside Case Exposes Gaps in Australia’s Environment Protection Law
The Woodside decision and what it reveals about Australia’s environment law The federal government’s 74‑page statement of reasons for approving a 40‑year life extension of the Woodside‑operated North West Shelf gas plant offers a revealing snapshot of how Australia’s environment law is applied in practice. The document shows that the environment department accepted warnings that…
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The Woodside case exposes Australia’s environment protection law as failing Indigenous heritage and ecosystems
Introduction: what the Woodside decision reveals about Australia’s environmental safeguards Australia’s main environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), is often framed as a shield for nature and culture. But the Woodside case—centered on the North West Shelf gas plant in Western Australia—reads more like a case study in how that…
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EPBC Act under scrutiny: Woodside North West Shelf case
The Woodside case and the EPBC Act in the crosshairs Australia’s environmental protection regime is under renewed scrutiny as the Woodside-operated North West Shelf gas project faces a 40-year life extension in Western Australia. The federal government’s 74-page statement of reasons reveals a tension that has long defined the EPBC Act: how to balance energy…
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Final Approval for Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Extension
Introduction Australia’s largest gas project, Woodside’s North West Shelf, has recently received final approval to extend its operations until 2070. This significant milestone was marked by Environment Minister Murray Watt, who has imposed additional conditions aimed at enhancing environmental protections. Details of the Approval The approval comes as part of Australia’s commitment to managing energy…