US company faces scrutiny over proposed gas fracking in Western Australia's Kimberley region

Federal officials have repeatedly raised concerns about Black Mountain Energy's proposed gas fracking project in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The US company has provided insufficient data regarding water resources and ecosystems, hindering the federal environment department's ability to assess potential impacts on endangered species and the Fitzroy River. The project, located in a globally significant tropical savanna, faces scrutiny over its environmental assessments, with conservation groups urging its termination.