OIL & GAS

Controversial Kemerton power station expansion given the go-ahead

Approval comes amid emissions concerns and longstanding debate over fossil fuel reliance

 The Kemerton power plant.

The Kemerton power plant. | Credits: WA State Goverment.

The WA Government has approved RATCH-Australia Kemerton Pty Ltd's plan to extend the Kemerton Power Station's operating hours from 2,000 to 13,800 annually, extending its lifespan from 15 years to 2045....

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