CLP backs Beetaloo Sub-Basin despite NTCAT challenges

The CLP has renewed its support for a major gas project just days after a stay application for the project was put on hold. Read the latest.

Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley recently visited the Beetaloo to inspect current operations by Tamboran Resources at its Shenandoah South site on Exploration Permit 98.

The CLP has renewed its support for a gas project just days after a stay application for the project was put on hold.

Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley said the Beetaloo Sub-Basin was an urgent priority and would become an “economic powerhouse” if the project went ahead.

“The Territory’s gas is what will help rebuild the Territory’s economy, and we have this resource here and ready to go,” Mr Maley said.

“It will underpin renewables, power manufacturing and importantly, contribute to Australia’s energy security.

“My recent visit to Tamboran’s operations gave me a first-hand view at the level of investment, technology and expertise that is being applied to the development of the Beetaloo.”

Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley recently visited the Beetaloo to inspect current operations by Tamboran Resources at its Shenandoah South site on Exploration Permit 98.

Treasurer Bill Yan said the project would bring in $1 billion a year in gas revenue and create 6,000-13,600 new jobs over a 25 years.

It comes after the Environment Centre NT launched a legal challenge against the project in September.

The application seeks to stay the NT Government’s approval of Tamboran’s environment management plan until the NT Civil and Administrative Tribunal makes a final decision on a merits review launched in August.

Environment Centre NT executive director Kirsty Howey in September called for Tamboran to stop drilling until the risk to waterways was “properly assessed”.

“This stay application is about making sure the tribunal has an opportunity to assess what we argue are unacceptable risks to surface water and groundwater,” Dr Howey then said.