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Softer emissions regime aids WA LNG sector

Western Australia’s LNG industry has been given until 2050 to implement emission mitigation measures for new projects, giving a major boost to Woodside’s NWS backfill plans Western Australia’s LNG industry has been given until 2050 to implement emission mitigation measures for new projects, giving a major boost to Woodside’s NWS backfill plans.
By Sally Bogle 9 hours ago Asia Pacific / LNG 0 34525
The Wheatstone LNG plant. (Chevron)

The key issue: A new bill issued by Western Australia’s state government has given the LNG industry until 2050 to implement emission mitigation measures for new projects.

Interfax analysis: The government of Western Australia (WA) has pre-empted the findings of its Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) by issuing a new policy that seeks to reduce the state’s carbon emissions without stifling the economic gains derived from growing investment in the LNG sector.

Tabled by WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston in parliament on Wednesday, the Greenhouse Gas...