ABC Online logo ABC Online 3 weeks ago

Big bang sparks media interest in Timor Sea disaster

Fire and smoke billow from the H1 well at the West Atlas oil rig, off the north-west coast of Australia. (PTTEP ERG Media) As Hollywood is well aware, people love a good explosion. Full Article at ABC Online

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  1. He has completely bungled one of the biggest environmental catastrophes the Commonwealth government has had to deal with
    – Bob Brown SOURCE: Al Jazeera 3 weeks ago
  2. It's clearly had an impact on the standing of the oil and gas industry in Australia
    – Martin Ferguson SOURCE: Al Jazeera 3 weeks ago
  3. If (PTTEP) are found to have been at fault with respect to any of their responsibilities then potential action will be … considered
    – Martin Ferguson SOURCE: United Press International 3 weeks ago
  4. We are very concerned that the fire will be adding to the toxic cocktail of the oil spill which has already impacted on this highly pristine area
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