Perdaman plans Australia's first new oil refinery in decades for WA
Australian company Perdaman has proposed building the country's first new large-scale oil refinery since the 1960s, on the north-west coast of Western Australia. The project would process crude oil into petrol and other fuels, reducing Australia's reliance on imported refined fuel. Backers say it could bolster the country's fuel security.
Perdaman, an Australian company, has proposed building the nation's first new large-scale petrol refinery in decades on the north-west coast of Western Australia. If built, the facility would be the first major refinery constructed in Australia since the 1960s, when a wave of refineries opened to meet post-war fuel demand.
The proposal comes as Australia imports the vast majority of its refined fuel, after most domestic refineries closed over the past two decades amid competition from larger Asian plants. Supporters argue a new refinery would improve the country's fuel security, citing concerns about supply disruptions during global conflicts and shipping delays.
The project would still need environmental approvals and financing before construction begins, and no firm timeline has been set. If it proceeds, the refinery is expected to create significant construction and ongoing operational jobs in the region.
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