A parliamentary question seeking clarification on the status of Woodside's Pluto expansion and upgrade approvals for the Karratha gas plant, following a government media release. The government confirms no approvals have been requested yet, but are expected later in 2018.

AnsweredQoN 3210Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2018
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

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I refer to your media release dated 1 June titled Woodside's Jobs portal to secure work for Karratha locals, and ask: (a) Has Woodside requested Government approvals for the Pluto expansion and upgrade to Karratha’s gas plant as described in your media release; (b) If not, when are they expected to request approvals; (c) If yes, when were the approvals submitted to government and have the necessary government approvals been given for the Pluto expansion and upgrades for the Karratha’s gas plant as described in your media release; (d) If not, when are the approvals due to be given; and (e) If yes, what is the timing of the upgrades as described?

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Answered
14 August 2018
Response time
9 days
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation advises:
(a)        No.
(b)        Late 2018.
(c)-(e)  Not applicable.

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