"The government is allowing Alcoa to do whatever they friggin want," according to a long-term campaigner for better regulation of WA's alumina refineries.
The Perth Basin extends 1300km north of Perth and has supported onshore and limited offshore oil and gas production. Major companies in the basin include Mitsui E&P, Beach Energy, Hancock Energy and Strike Energy.
A struggling deal between two companies will determine if an unused oil platform off the WA coast is used for carbon storage or needs to be decommissioned.
