Kimberley fracking project gets nod from WA’s environment regulator

Kimberley fracking project gets nod from WA’s environment regulator

The decision sets the Cook government up for a showdown with Labor Party faithful, who voted to ban fracking at last year’s state conference.

State's EPA recommends Valhalla gas project for approval

Traditional owners and environmental groups are calling on the premier and environment minister to reject a controversial proposal to explore gas wells in the Kimberley.

Fracking drilling in West Kimberley gets EPA nod

The Environmental Protection Authority said Bennett Resources, part of Black Mountain Energy, could sink the exploration and appraisal wells subject to strict environmental conditions.

US company gets EPA tick for Kimberley fracking plan

The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended a tick – with conditions – to a controversial push by a US-led company to carry out exploratory fracking in the Kimberley.