Woodside North West Shelf Gas Project Extension

approved

The federal government has granted final approval to extend the life of the Woodside North West Shelf gas project in Western Australia until 2070, with close to 50 conditions attached. The approval includes requirements to reduce certain gas emissions by up to 60% below current levels by 2030, ongoing reductions beyond that, compliance with air quality objectives from a rock art monitoring program, and a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050 under the government's safeguard mechanism.