Ichthys LNG emissions reporting
INPEX has identified errors in the way some emissions from the Ichthys LNG onshore facility at Bladin Point near Darwin have been calculated and reported to the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA).
Importantly, ongoing air quality monitoring in the Darwin region has consistently shown emissions levels are well within government guidelines, meaning no increased health risk to the community, our local workforce or the environment from the Ichthys LNG facility.
This fact sheet provides more information on the results of air quality monitoring in the Darwin community to date. Darwin benzene air quality levels are at least five times lower than Monitoring Investigating Levels (MIL - 0.003 parts per million).
A review, conducted by INPEX and completed in October 2025, examined emissions calculations from the facility for the 2024 financial year and identified discrepancies between reported and actual emissions including total volatile organic compounds (VOCs) benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene.
INPEX takes full accountability for these unintentional errors which have been reported to the NT EPA.
Reported and recalculated National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) emissions:
|
NPI TVOC and BTEX emissions data (tonnes) |
23/24 NPI reported |
23/24 NPI recalculated |
24/25 NPI reported |
|
Total VOCs |
1,618.83 |
3,562.3 |
4,324.4 |
|
Benzene |
4.12 |
556.9 |
541.7 |
|
Toluene |
5.05 |
569.8 |
469.7 |
|
Ethylbenzene |
0.90 |
0.89 |
1.14 |
|
Xylene |
1.95 |
1.98 |
61.6 |
INPEX is committed to continue working closely with the NT EPA and NT regulators. INPEX assures the community it has not intentionally misreported on this matter. Emissions calculations for previous years are currently under review.
We remain committed to the safety, health, and overall wellbeing of our workforce and the community, as well as to protecting the environment.
Click here to view a fact sheet and other information.
About INPEX: INPEX is Japan’s largest exploration and production company, engaged in the development and operation of energy projects worldwide, including Ichthys LNG in Australia as Operator. We are committed to contributing to a brighter future by delivering energy in a sustainable way. As part of this commitment, we also engage in lower-carbon solutions such as carbon capture and storage – or CCS – and outside of Australia, in hydrogen and integrated power supply, while pursuing new opportunities in the evolving energy landscape.
Enquiries can be directed to INPEX community liaison on enquiries@inpex.com.au or 1800 705 010.
Media contact: Carina Peart; +61455 580 141; carina.peart@inpex.com.au
