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Environment
Aaron Bunch

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

The NT government has been aware of the leak, caused by small welding abnormalities, for 19 years. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Repair options are being discussed for a major gas export hub's storage tank that has been leaking methane for almost 20 years, after sparking commonwealth concern.

The Santos-operated Darwin liquid natural gas facility has been emitting the harmful greenhouse gas since it was built in 2006 by ConocoPhillips Australia.

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