WA EPA支持Valhalla天然气项目,在等待公众投入和最后审查之前,有多达20口裂缝井。
WA’s EPA backs Valhalla Gas project with up to 20 fracking wells, pending public input and final review.
西澳大利亚州环境保护局建议批准金伯利的黑山能源瓦哈拉天然气项目,该项目涉及坎宁盆地多达20口裂口井,直到2026年2月10日等待公众上诉。
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has recommended approving Black Mountain Energy’s Valhalla Gas project in the Kimberley, which would involve up to 20 fracking wells in the Canning Basin, pending public appeals through February 10, 2026.
虽然环保局说,环境风险可以在严格的条件下加以管理,但土著领袖和环境团体反对该项目,并列举了对Martuwarra Fitzroy河集水区和文化遗产的威胁。
While the EPA says environmental risks can be managed with strict conditions, Indigenous leaders and environmental groups oppose the project, citing threats to the Martuwarra Fitzroy River catchment and cultural heritage.
尽管一些传统所有者团体支持该提案,布努巴长者米莉·希尔斯仍呼吁停止并禁止该地区的水力压裂。
Although some traditional owner groups support the proposal, Bunuba elder Millie Hills urges a halt and a ban on fracking in the region.
最后决定正在等待进一步审查。
The final decision is pending further review.