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As Western Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure nears the end of its operational life, important decisions must be made about what to do with ageing platforms, pipelines, and seabed structures. Across Australia there is 5.7 million tonnes of material in offshore oil and gas infrastructure – 89% of this is off the coast of WA.
This free forum will bring together researchers, environmental advocates, industry and stakeholders to explore the implications of offshore decommissioning, the risks and opportunities.
What’s in store
Without strong regulation and strategic investment, Australia risks marine pollution, public liability, and lost economic opportunity. But with bold leadership, WA can turn this challenge into a generational opportunity, creating jobs, supporting green steel and circular economy industries, and laying the foundation for offshore renewables.
This forum will unpack these issues and ask: How can WA turn a looming risk into a lasting legacy?
We’re excited to announce our line up of guest speakers!
- Welcome to Country – Daniel Garlett
- Dr Francis Norman – Centre for Offshore Decommissioning Australia (CODA)
- Adj. Prof. Al Rainnie – University of South Australia & Curtin University
- Angie Moore – Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)
- Fern Cadman- The Wilderness Society