❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding a gas leak and alleged damage at Buru Energy's Yulleroo 2 gas well, seeking details of the investigation and related matters. The Minister provides updates on the investigation's progress and timeline.
AnsweredQoN 3251Legislative Council
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I refer to the alleged damage to Buru Energy’s Yulleroo 2 gas well in the Kimberley, reported in January 2015, and I ask: (a) has the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) completed its investigation into a gas leak and the alleged damage to the well head; (b) if no to (a), when is the investigation expected to be completed; (c) if yes to (a), will the Minister table the results and findings of the investigation and, if not, why not; (d) did the investigation conclude how and when the damage occurred; (e) did the investigation rule out the possibility that the damage was caused inadvertently by Buru Energy or its contractors; (f) how old was the christmas tree on the Yulleroo 2 well head; (g) was the master valve shut when the well was inspected for the gas leak and, if not, why not; (h) when was the last inspection by the DMP of the Yulleroo 2 well before the gas leak was found; (i) what was the reading of the gas meter at the gas leak site; and (j) will the Minister apologise for his groundless accusations about people concerned about fracking and, if not, why not?
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Answered
8 September 2015
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
84 days
The Minister for Mines and Petroleum advises:
(a)
No
(b)
The investigation is expected to be completed by October 2015.
(c)
Not applicable
(d)
The investigation has not been completed.
(e)
The investigation has not been completed.
(f)
The Christmas tree was installed in 2008.
(g)
The investigation has not been completed.
(h)
7 May 2008.
(i)
The investigation has not been completed.
(j)
No
(a)
No
(b)
The investigation is expected to be completed by October 2015.
(c)
Not applicable
(d)
The investigation has not been completed.
(e)
The investigation has not been completed.
(f)
The Christmas tree was installed in 2008.
(g)
The investigation has not been completed.
(h)
7 May 2008.
(i)
The investigation has not been completed.
(j)
No
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