WA Government Approves 50-Year Extension of North West Shelf Gas Project

The $30 billion LNG project, led by Woodside, moves forward with conditions despite environmental and cultural heritage concerns.

Western Australia's Environment Minister Reece Whitby approved the North West Shelf gas project extension through 2070 after a six-year review process.
The project is part of Woodside's $30 billion Browse LNG venture and includes conditions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and consulting Traditional Owners.
Environmental groups oppose the extension, citing potential emissions of 4.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ and risks to ancient Aboriginal rock art on the Burrup Peninsula.
The WA government recently shifted responsibility for emissions regulation to the federal level, abandoning state-specific reduction targets.
Premier Roger Cook emphasized the role of gas as a transitional energy source while retiring coal-fired power stations by 2030.