The State combines its current regulations for oil and gas with international knowledge and technology, to ensure high safety and environmental standards are enforced, consistent with relevant State and Federal legislation, regulations and policies.
Committed to working with communities and Indigenous groups, the department works to ensure there is a well-informed understanding of the development of this sector in Western Australia.
Hydraulic fracture stimulation
Hydraulic fracture stimulation (fracking) is an underground oil and gas extraction process used to stimulate the flow of oil and gas.
What is hydraulic fracturing?
Hydraulic fracture stimulation, also referred to as hydraulic fracturing or fracking/fraccing.
Well design and integrity for hydraulic fracturing
Well integrity refers to the prevention or reducing the risk of uncontrolled release of fluids from a petroleum well into the surrounding environment.
Water use and management for hydraulic fracturing
Sustainably managing the amount and quality of water available for present and future generations.
Chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing
Chemicals play an important role in the oil and gas industry.
Stakeholder engagement and consultation
Effective and ongoing stakeholder engagement promotes more informed policies, projects and services.
Stimulation activities in Western Australia
More than 600 petroleum wells in the State have undergone stimulation activities of various types since 1958.
Recent activities involving high pressure, high volume hydraulic fracture stimulation
The following wells have undergone high pressure, high volume hydraulic fracture stimulation.
Hydraulic fracture inquiry: state government’s implementation plan
Implementation Plan for the State Government’s response to the Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry.
Shale and tight gas information centre
Comprehensive list of publications and links to help explain the shale and tight gas industry in Western Australia.
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