Amanda Battersby
Asia bureau chief at Upstream
Opinion

Santos court battle highlights costs of failed legal challenges

It is critical that oil and gas producers are held to the highest standards - but appeals against projects must be rigorous too

Australia’s Environmental Defenders Office has been ordered to pay oil company Santos’ legal costs of more than A$9 million (US$5.79 million) after its failed court challenge to halt installation of an offshore pipeline for the Barossa gas project.
Australia’s Environmental Defenders Office has been ordered to pay oil company Santos’ legal costs of more than A$9 million (US$5.79 million) after its failed court challenge to halt installation of an offshore pipeline for the Barossa gas project.UPSTREAM/RYTIS DAUKANTAS
Published 6 December 2024, 12:53Updated 6 December 2024, 15:44
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