'Significant doubt' Pilot Energy, responsible for a WA oil platform, can survive

Pilot Energy is a going concern, but its accounts report "a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt" on that continuing.

Peter Milne Jan 9, 2026

Oil

Exploration plans spark fear of another Santos oil spill off WA

Plans by Santos, which negligently caused an oil spill off WA four years ago, to drill seven exploration wells off the Pilbara coast have drawn fire from an environmental group.

Peter Milne Jan 7, 2026

Analysis

Gas leftover from exports not enough for WA power and industry: AEMO

Rising gas prices resulting in job losses are inevitable unless the WA government mandates more supply from gas exporters.

Peter Milne Dec 19, 2025

Marine Environment

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Oil

Exploration plans spark fear of another Santos oil spill off WA

Plans by Santos, which negligently caused an oil spill off WA four years ago, to drill seven exploration wells off the Pilbara coast have drawn fire from an environmental group.

Peter Milne Jan 7, 2026

Climate Change

Off-the-charts marine heat severely damages Ningaloo and other pristine coral reefs

Luck has run out for WA's coral reefs, with most under twice the level of heat stress that can kill coral. Climate change is the cause.

The Conversation Aug 12, 2025