The association representing upstream oil and gas companies has told the Queensland government it is opposed to the introduction of decarbonisation conditions in environmental licences.
Western Australia's EPA has recommended approval for Oz Minerals' West Musgrave copper and nickel project, on condition that it keep within prescribed emissions limits.
Starting-point limits on pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from Perdaman's proposed $4 billion urea plant can readily be strengthened if the science warrants it, according to the Western Australian government.
Woodside will invest heavily in Western Australian vegetation projects to partially offset emissions from its Pluto LNG plant, but has opted for cheap international carbon units to meet a related offset obligation.
Environmentalists say a major Woodside LNG processing project was approved without any scrutiny and, as court action continues, they have released a new analysis of its emissions.