Santos says it will temporarily pause its expansion of a multi-billion-dollar gas project in Northern Territory gas fields following a challenge by Tiwi traditional owners.
abc.net.au/news/nt-santos-pauses-barossa-gas-drilling/101367896Gas giant Santos has promised to slow down its development of a $4.7 billion gas project in waters off Darwin that is being challenged by Tiwi traditional owners.
An environmental law group representing the traditional owners had argued that the federal approval granted in February was unlawful because Santos had not adequately consulted all relevant stakeholders. At the final stage before approval, the Environmental Defender's Office said Santos's consultation was limited to two emails and a phone message sent to the Tiwi Land Council, all of which went unanswered.Santos, as well as federal offshore gas regulator the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Agency — which granted the approval — have argued the gas company did fulfil its obligations.
The gas company said consultation with Tiwi Traditional Owners started in 2016, with some later consultation efforts derailed by COVID-19 restrictions limiting travel to remote communities.
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