❓ I refer to reports of gas leakages at multiple sites across Western Australia including those run by Chevron, Santos and Woodside in 2025, and I ask: (a) how many gas leakages at mine and petroleum si
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I refer to reports of gas leakages at multiple sites across Western Australia including those run by Chevron, Santos and Woodside in 2025, and I ask: (a) how many gas leakages at mine and petroleum sites or decommissioned sites were reported in 2025; (b) have all of the gas leakages referred to in (a), now been stopped; and (c) did any fossil fuel companies pay fines as a result of gas or methane leakages last year?
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5 May 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
1 days
(a) The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) received a combined six reports in 2025 relating to leaks from Chevron, Santos and Woodside.
(b) No.
(c) DMPE is actively investigating reported incidents and considering all available regulatory and enforcement options.
(b) No.
(c) DMPE is actively investigating reported incidents and considering all available regulatory and enforcement options.
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