Protect the Kimberley from the dangers of fossil fuel expansion.
The Kimberley is home to the largest intact tropical savannah on Earth and a living Aboriginal culture spanning tens of thousands of years. Its vast, diverse landscapes are globally renowned for their pristine beauty and ecological significance.
Seismic testing damage to Kimberley Savannah. Credit: Frack Free WA
What is Fracking?
Fracking is a process where high-pressure fluids are injected into underground rock formations to release oil and gas. This process can contaminate water sources, cause earthquakes, and release harmful greenhouse gases.
Industry Plans
Buru Energy is planning to ramp up gas production in the Kimberley, further threatening the region’s unique landscapes. Meanwhile, at the 2024 Woodside AGM, CEO Meg O’Neill confirmed that Woodside is open to taking gas from fracking. Woodside has plans to process gas to 2070 and are looking for gas whether they can get it, for export.
What's at risk?
Opening the Kimberley to fossil fuel extraction threatens to industrialise these irreplaceable landscapes. Fracking oil and gas fields not only endanger our $680 million tourism industry but also jeopardise the region's fragile ecosystems.
Fracking in the Kimberley would release millions of tonnes of CO2 and methane, exacerbating climate change and undermining global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Our Call to Action
Ban Fracking in the Kimberley: The Western Australian Government has wisely banned fracking in regions like the South West, Perth, and Peel. We urge extending this protection to the Kimberley, safeguarding its natural and cultural heritage.
For more information check out Frack Free WA and Frack Free Kimberley (EnvironsKimberley)