❓ Hon. Sophie McNeill questions the Minister for the Environment about the Gorgon Stage 3 development's emissions and impact on marine life, following NOPSEMA's approval. The Minister clarifies the Commonwealth's jurisdiction and Chevron's existing state obligations.
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Gorgon stage 3 development379.Hon Sophie McNeillto theMinister for the
Environment:I refer to the
federal offshore petroleum regulator National Offshore Petroleum Safety and
Environmental Management Authority's (NOPSEMA's) recent approval of Chevron
Australia's Gorgon stage 3 development, which experts estimate will create
about twice the emissions of Woodside's Scarborough gas project.(1) Has the minister received any
modelling or information on the increased emissions that will result from this
extension and, if yes, can the minister please table this information?(2) Did the minister raise any concerns
with Chevron about the impact the underwater compressor will have on marine
life in state waters?
Environment:I refer to the
federal offshore petroleum regulator National Offshore Petroleum Safety and
Environmental Management Authority's (NOPSEMA's) recent approval of Chevron
Australia's Gorgon stage 3 development, which experts estimate will create
about twice the emissions of Woodside's Scarborough gas project.(1) Has the minister received any
modelling or information on the increased emissions that will result from this
extension and, if yes, can the minister please table this information?(2) Did the minister raise any concerns
with Chevron about the impact the underwater compressor will have on marine
life in state waters?
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