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West Erregulla 2 Exploration Well

Project
Proponent: 
Warrego Energy Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

Warrego Energy Pty Ltd proposes to develop the West Erregulla-2 Exploration Well located approximately 50 kilometres south - east of Dongara. The proposal is a proof of concept (single well). The exploration targets are at depths of 2,000 metres (m) to 5,000m and include geological structures that may yield natural gas. This includes the Dongara tight sandstone which is found below 3,900m and is expected to require hydraulic fracturing.

Region: 
Mid West
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Oil and gas
Last updated: 
December 7, 2016
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
West Erregulla 2 Exploration Well
Comment period: 
Tuesday, 4 November, 2014 to Monday, 10 November, 2014
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral Document
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon CMS14353 - CD - 190115.pdf
Public advice: 
PDF icon CMS14353-WestErugulla-190115.pdf
Date published: 
Monday, 19 January, 2015

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/west-erregulla-2-exploration-well