Project Proponent Buru Energy Limited Proposal description The Environmental Protection Authority has received a referral from Buru Energy Ltd for a proposal to carry out tight gas stimulation using hydraulic fracturing of four existing exploration wells in the Canning Basin area of Western Australia. The four wells to undergo hydraulic fracturing are Yulleroo 3, Yulleroo 4, Valhalla North 1 and Asgard 1. The proposal does not involve any clearing of vegetation as it is utilising existing wells approved by the Department of Mines and Petroleum. The hydraulic fracturing will occur at a depth of between approximately 2,000 and 3,000 metres below ground level and would include flaring of gas. Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated January 13, 2014 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Laurel Formation Tight Gas Pilot Exploration Program, Shire of Broome and Shire… Referral documentation Referral form (PDF, 242.99 KB) Supporting documentation (PDF, 3.42 MB) Map of activity sites (PDF, 600.43 KB) 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 13-404315 - CD - 130114.pdf (PDF, 147.73 KB) Public advice 13-404315 s38 Laurel public advice 130114.pdf (PDF, 849.5 KB) Date published Monday, 13 January, 2014
