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Gas Platform Paused by Greenpeace Protest
18 Oct
Summary
- Operations halted at a floating production unit due to a protest.
- Four activists scaled the unit, displaying banners against the gas project.
- Protesters cite concerns over the project's impact on Scott Reef.
Operations at a floating production unit for Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough natural gas project off Western Australia's coast were paused on Sunday. This interruption began after four Greenpeace activists scaled the unit on Saturday, approximately 375 km from the northwest coast. The activists displayed banners urging to "Stop Woodside's Dirty Gas" and "Save Scott Reef."
Greenpeace's objection stems from concerns about the proposed Browse project's impact on Scott Reef, a remote coral system and feeding ground for endangered pygmy blue whales. Woodside has stated that its project is not expected to make physical contact with the reef at depths above 75 meters. The company confirmed operations remained safely paused on Sunday following the unauthorized access, which temporarily halted pre-commissioning activities.
