Oppose 3 NT Fracking Operations in just 5 Minutes!

Right now a number of gas companies are seeking to expand their fracking plans across the NT. The three companies; Origin, Imperial and SANTOS have all submitted plans that will further put at risk the safety of the Northern Territory’s water, climate and communities.

This triple do-gooder allows you to send off three submissions in five minutes. You will show each of these companies that they are not welcome to frack the NT.

The process is quick and simple.

Once you have signed the first email action addressing Origin’s plans you will be directed to the next action ...

Right now a number of gas companies are seeking to expand their fracking plans across the NT. The three companies; Origin, Imperial and SANTOS have all submitted plans that will further put at risk the safety of the Northern Territory’s water, climate and communities.

This triple do-gooder allows you to send off three submissions in five minutes. You will show each of these companies that they are not welcome to frack the NT.

The process is quick and simple.

Once you have signed the first email action addressing Origin’s plans you will be directed to the next action.
Then you will be asked to sign the second action addressing Imperial’s fracking plans.
Finally you will be asked to sign the third action addressing Santos’ plans.

Please make sure you complete all three to make sure all these fracking companies hear our voices.

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Stop Origin Energy’s NT Fracking Plans

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Origin Energy have released a plan for more exploratory fracking in the Northern Territory. Origin wants to leave millions of litres of toxic waste on site in open pits over the wet season, plus use harmful chemicals.

This is a step towards the hundreds of fracking wells they want to put across the NT. There is an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for two new exploration fracking wells out for public comment right now!

It’s really important to have your say on this project and lodge your objection. Submissions close on 12 December 2020.

Can you send a quick email now to oppose Origin?

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Dear Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security - Petroleum Operations Unit,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted by Origin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

I am aware that this EMP proposes the construction of up to an additional two exploration and appraisal petroleum wells at the existing approved Kyalla EP117 well site, located in the Beetaloo Sub-basin. Each new well may undergo drilling, hydraulic fracturing and well testing, within the existing footprint of the well site.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

1.  FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substances Origin wants to use have known health impacts, including: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, and cancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.  OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxic flowback fluid. This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicals and naturally occurring radioactive materials. It poses a risk to threatened birdlife that visits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlife at any time.

3.  WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

Origin have stated in this EMP that “Stimulation and well testing operations may occur over the wet season.” (See page 94). It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin is planning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, but extreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity. The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

4.  TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operators about the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstream from their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin wants to dump on Queensland and transport the toxic waste to Westrex Waste Facility in Jackson QLD over 2500 kms away. Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanent disposal solution for. This is unacceptable.
 
   5.  BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies to stop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaring on total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns

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