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Mooted WA oil refinery 'dinosaur technology' amid clean energy transition, experts say
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Experts are criticizing a proposed oil refinery in Western Australia, labelling it "dinosaur technology" in the face of the global clean energy transition. The criticism comes as a government feasibility study into the project is underway.
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The political capital for new fossil fuel projects in Australia is evaporating. If you're building clean energy infrastructure, the opposition to this refinery is your proof point that the market is ready for the alternative you're selling.
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