The Latest Breaking News from Inpex

Gas giant charged with under-reporting toxic emissions

An environment protection watchdog is prosecuting a gas giant after it significantly under-reported levels of toxic emissions from an LNG plant.

AAP · Aug 5

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted

For years, Darwin residents have been concerned about toxic chemicals emitted by the city’s two gas export facilities.

The Conversation · Jul 1

Inpex shuts one LNG train at Australian Ichthys plant due to strike

Japan's Inpex has halted one of two liquefied natural gas production trains at its Ichthys plant in Australia. This closure follows a strike by workers. The disruption is expected to affect exports. Global LNG supplies are already constrained. Japanese utilities are major buyers from the Ichthys project.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

A territory's pollution monitor has been "asleep at the wheel", allowing two gas giants to pollute a city's air with impunity, an environmental watchdog says.

AAP · Mar 2

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

A complex web of investment, lobbying and public messaging is thought to be prolonging the life of the gas industry in Australia and the broader region.

AAP · Feb 9

Australian ministers met Japanese gas companies 20 times amid fossil fuel lobbying push

Thinktank analysis claims to show that Japan campaigns to prolong the carbon industry in Australia and hinder move to clean energy

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9

Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims

Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

Plan for Australia’s largest carbon capture project near Darwin criticised as creating ‘dumping ground’

Climate advocates fear the project, proposed by Japanese oil and gas giant Inpex, would turn the area into the ‘world’s largest carbon dumping ground’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025

Darwin residents are worried about toxic chemicals and gas leaks. We need laws to protect clean air

The federal government is considering enforcement action against oil and gas company Inpex after it admitted serious reporting errors that significantly underestimated hazardous emissions released from its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Darwin Harbour over many years.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

3 High-Quality Oil Stocks to Buy as Middle East Tensions Linger

These oil stocks could benefit significantly as energy prices are still holding at elevated levels.

Barchart · Jun 30, 2025