This apprehension was compounded by reports of a second gas leak in 2015, and concerns of water contamination were raised after Yulleroo 3’s fracking pads were submerged by monsoonal rains during the most recent wet season, spanning October 2017 to March 2018. Buru Energy had previously deemed such a situation nearly impossible. Although the Yulleroo wells were inactive at the time due to the state-wide moratorium, the company could resume production there if the moratorium is lifted.
Without the right to veto development, the Yawuru Traditional Owners’ only remaining recourse has been to request that Buru Energy agree to meet certain conditions. However, under Australian law, companies are not required to do so.
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