Santos controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Barossa environmental approval and consultation dispute
Tiwi Island traditional owners challenged Santos's consultation and environmental assessment for Barossa drilling. The Federal Court invalidated the relevant environmental plan, and the drilling rig was withdrawn.
2021
ACCR challenges Santos clean-energy claims in court
Lawsuit filed
In 2021, the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility challenged Santos's clean-energy and net-zero claims in the Federal Court. The centre alleged that the company breached corporations and consumer laws and engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct. The challenge concerned Santos's public statements on clean energy and net-zero emissions. The matter was brought before the Federal Court.
Source excerpt
Santos’ claims that it produces clean energy and has a pathway to reach net zero emissions are being challenged in the Federal Court by an activist group that alleges the company has breached corporations and consumer laws.
2004
Moomba processing plant explosion
Corrosion associated with mercury caused equipment failures and the release and ignition of flammable gases at the Moomba liquids recovery plant. The incident damaged the facility, interrupted gas supplies and led to an occupational-safety prosecution.
Greenhouse-gas emissions and political lobbying criticism
Environmental groups and other critics have criticised Santos over the emissions associated with its fossil-fuel projects, lobbying of Australian governments and political donations.