Project Proposal description Bennett Resources is proposing to undertake an unconventional exploration drilling and hydraulic fracture stimulation program within Petroleum Exploration Permit EP 371 (EP 371) within the Shire of Derby, West Kimberley. The proposal area is located approximately 123 kilometres south east of the town of Derby. The proposal comprises the construction of up to six wells in a region of the Canning Basin that has been previously surveyed and explored for petroleum purposes. The proposal is targeting hydrocarbons in the Laurel Formation, with hydrocarbon shows present at depths in the order of 2,000 metres (m) to 4,000 m below ground level. The proposal will require an overall disturbance footprint of 59 hectares. Assessment Number 2257 Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated December 02, 2020 Current Status Assessment has been terminated under s40A of the EP Act 1. Referral Comment on this referral EP371 Laurel Gas Exploration and Appraisal Program Referral documentation Referral Form (PDF, 182.83 KB) Section 38 Referral Supportin~ Document - Rev 1 20 July 2020.PDF (PDF, 3.74 MB) Section 38 Referral Supportin~ev 1 Appendices - 20 July 2020.PDF (PDF, 9.68 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Public Environmental Review Extract of determination EP371 Laurel Gas Exploration and Appraisal Program (PDF, 192.96 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Human Health Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Inland Waters Date published Monday, 31 August, 2020 3. Assessment Termination of assessment under s40A Date of termination Wednesday, 2 December, 2020 Termination notice CMS17847 - Termination Notice under s40A.pdf (PDF, 121.48 KB)
