Inpex Proposes Largest Carbon Dumping Project Off Northern Territory Coast

Inpex has proposed the Bonaparte Carbon Capture and Storage Project, which would pipe carbon dioxide over 250km to dump under the Bonaparte Gulf over 30 years. The Australian public can submit objections until May 5, raising concerns about environmental impacts and the use of seismic blasting required for the project.

This method has been linked to harm in marine ecosystems and has caused reduced fish catches according to the Northern Territory Seafood Council. The initiative follows a history of expensive failures in carbon pollution dumping, costing Australian taxpayers $1.3 billion, with many projects underperforming significantly. Without clear details on the project's scale and environmental risks, assessment and oversight by the Australian Government remain problematic.