Morrison government says no to controversial Pep11 gas drilling project off NSW coast
by Royce Kurmelovs from Environment | The Guardian on (#5T3HD)
Scott Morrison announces this project will not proceed on our watch' in move welcomed by climate campaigners
A controversial proposal to drill for oil and gas off the New South Wales coast will not go ahead after the federal government announced it would refuse an application to extend an exploration permit.
The petroleum exploration permit, known as Pep11, has been held by several different energy providers in recent years and allows for offshore drilling of gas and oil, and seismic testing in 4,500 sq km of water from off Manly on Sydney's northern beaches up to Newcastle.
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