Black Mountain's conclusion that its drilling will not affect water resources is without foundation, and threatened species and National Heritage are at risk, according to the Federal environment department.
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety oversees workplace health and safety under WA legislation, and NOPSEMA is responsible for offshore workers in Commonwealth waters.
In early 2017 Chevron's rush to ship the first LNG from the $US54 billion Gorgon project to meet its chief executive's deadline had disastrous consequences.
