WA, federal governments investigate potential for Perdaman oil refinery
The Australian federal and Western Australian governments are launching a $4 million pre-feasibility study to explore building a new oil refinery. The project, proposed by Perdaman, aims to bolster national fuel security following the closure of several major refineries over the last two decades.
Why it matters
Strengthening domestic fuel refining capacity is a critical component of Australia's energy sovereignty and crisis preparedness.
The Australian government is looking to build its first new oil refinery in decades. ( AAP: James Ross )
The WA and federal governments will investigate building a new oil refinery to strengthen the country's energy security.
Both governments are set to announce a $4 million pre-feasibility study for the large-scale facility, which was proposed and would be built by Perdaman.
Australia currently has two refineries in Queensland and Victoria.
Link copied Share Share article Australia could build its first new oil refinery in decades, with the federal government set to investigate constructing a large-scale facility in Western Australia as part of its energy security response.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and WA Premier Roger Cook will announce a $4 million pre-feasibility study on Tuesday, the ABC understands.
The new refinery was proposed and would be built by Perth-headquartered Perdaman, a multinational organisation known for its fertiliser production operations.
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