PERTH, Wednesday 19 February 2025 — In response to the news that federal assessment of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project will be delayed, the following statement can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s WA Campaign Lead Geoff Bice:
“Greenpeace welcomes Federal Environment Minister Plibersek’s decision to take more time to thoroughly assess Woodside’s North West Shelf extension project, given its enormous scale, proposed duration and impact on our climate.
“Woodside’s proposal to extend the life of one of the dirtiest and most polluting fossil fuel facilities in the country by 50 years runs counter to climate science, and to the accelerating extreme weather disasters Australians are experiencing every day. Right now, the iconic Ningaloo Reef is undergoing another mass coral bleaching driven by soaring ocean temperatures.
“The WA State assessment was lacklustre at best, and we remain concerned the WA Government is siding with fossil fuel companies rather than protecting the environment we love. WA Environment Minister Whitby changing policy on emissions on the fly is just one example.
“Minister Plibersek must step up to the plate to ensure this massive fossil fuel project and its climate impacts are thoroughly assessed at a federal level. We urge Minister Plibersek to make an informed decision about the North West Shelf extension, and stop Woodside’s destructive Burrup Hub plans for good.”
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