This overview is an abridged version of the ‘Guide to the Regulatory Framework for Shale and Tight Gas in Western Australia – A Whole-of-Government Approach’, which was published in 2015 by the Department of Mines and Petroleum in consultation with the Department of Health, Department of Water, Environmental Protection Authority, Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Department of Environmental Regulation, Department of Parks and Wildlife, and Department of Planning.
Shale and Tight Gas in Western Australia: An overview of Western Australia’s guide to the regulatory framework
Corporate report
Western Australia’s shale and tight gas resources represent a significant economic opportunity for the State and offer benefits to regional communities. The scale of these resources could have a transformative impact on the State’s energy strategy and security into the future.
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Published
7 February 2025
