Onshore gas development regulations working

14 January 2025

As is required by regulation 33 of the Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016, Imperial Oil and Gas Pty Ltd has provided notice to the environmental regulator of a reportable incident in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin.

Imperial’s notice has been published today on the department’s website in accordance with regulation 35A.

The incident reportedly involved the release of fluid - about 2,000 litres - from a well site which caused a visible impact to offsite vegetation.

Authorised inspectors for the environmental regulator are travelling to the site to determine the cause and impact.

This reportable incident shows the Territory's strict regulations around onshore gas development are working.

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