State environmental regulator says Valhalla project, set to drill up to 20 gas wells in Canning basin, can proceed subject to conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A controversial fracking proposal in Australia" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="706" data-entity-type="location">Western Australia’s Kimberley region has been recommended for approval by the state’s Environmental Protection Authority, a move criticised as “outrageous” due to the project’s potential climate pollution and environmental impacts. The EPA on Tuesday recommended that the Valhalla project, which proposes to drill up to 20 gas wells in the Canning basin, proceed subject to certain conditions. Continue reading...
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‘Outrageous’: EPA backs WA fracking project that may add up to 2.6% to Australia’s emissions
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Western Australia has recommended approval for the Valhalla fracking project in the Kimberley region. The project, proposed for the Canning basin, involves drilling up to 20 gas wells.
Donna LuThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-21 · 03:47 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Western Australia has recommended approval for the Valhalla fracking project in the Kimberley region. The project, proposed for the Canning basin, involves drilling up to 20 gas wells. The EPA's recommendation is subject to certain conditions. The Valhalla project has faced criticism due to concerns about potential climate pollution and environmental impacts. The project's potential emissions are estimated to add up to 2.6% to Australia's overall emissions. The decision has been described as "outrageous" by some due to these environmental concerns.
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The EPA's recommendation has been criticised as “outrageous”.
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The EPA recommended that the Valhalla project proceed subject to certain conditions.
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Valhalla project proposes to drill up to 20 gas wells in the Canning basin.
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State environmental regulator says Valhalla project can proceed subject to conditions.
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EPA backs WA fracking project that may add up to 2.6% to Australia’s emissions.
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