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.
ASX-listed Triangle Energy owns the majority of the Cliff Head oil field off the Mid-West coast and the Arrowsmith processing plant. It also explores for oil and gas in the Perth basin and overseas.
Triangle Energy has six months to find a viable route to market for oil that now goes to BP Kwinana or its Cliff Head operation could become a liability for the Federal Government.
