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Ethan James

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

A report commissioned by gas giant Woodside says WA is unlikely to meet its net zero by 2050 target. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's third-highest greenhouse gas-emitting state is not on track to achieve its net zero by 2050 target, according to economic modelling of a $48 billion-plus gas project.

A Deloitte report commissioned by Woodside on its proposed drilling at Browse Basin off Western Australia claims the project will deliver $147 billion in uplift to the state over its lifetime. 

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