Woodside North West Shelf Gas Project Given Green Light Until 2070

‘Gas is crucial to supporting renewables,’ says Western Australian Premier Roger Cook.

Karratha Gas Plant, North West Shelf Project. Courtesy of Woodside Energy

Global energy company Woodside has finally received the green light for its proposed extension to operate the North West Shelf gas processing plant in Western Australia beyond 2030.

The 50-year extension of the Karratha project, approved by Environment Minister Murray Watt on May 28, will be subject to strict conditions concerning air emission levels but will effectively grant permission for the project to run from 2030 to 2070.