Concerns over US company’s plan to frack world’s most intact tropical savanna in WA revealed
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in the Kimberley region Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an American company’s bid to frack for gas in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, part of the world’s largest and most intact tropical savanna. Texas-based
The Australian federal government has expressed significant concerns regarding a proposal by U.S. company Black Mountain Energy to conduct fracking operations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The company, through its subsidiary Bennett Resources, aims to drill 20 gas wells as part of its Valhalla project, located in an area known for its largely intact tropical savanna. Federal authorities have indicated that the data provided by Black Mountain Energy is currently insufficient for approval.
This development is significant because the Kimberley region represents one of the world's last extensive tropical savannas, and the proposed fracking project raises environmental questions about its potential impact on this unique ecosystem.
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