Greenpeace Activists Charged After Woodside Platform Stunt
Two Greenpeace activists were arrested after scaling Woodside’s gas platform in the Pilbara coast, WA, to protest oil and gas drilling plans. Authorities charged the men with interfering with offshore petroleum installations following the overnight occupation of the Scarborough gas rig.
What happened
- Two Greenpeace activists were arrested after scaling Woodside’s gas platform, approximately 200 kilometers off the coast of Western Australia, on Saturday.
- The activists unfurled a banner reading ‘stop Woodside’s dirty gas’ and ‘save Scott Reef’ before remaining overnight.
- Australian Border Force, WA Police, and the national offshore petroleum regulator NOPSEMA charged the men with interfering with offshore petroleum installations or operations.
- The men are scheduled to appear in Karratha Magistrates Court today.
- Woodside halted operations at the platform due to the protest.
- Greenpeace stated that activists had planned to stay for as long as possible after setting up temporary tents.
- Protests also occurred outside Woodside’s headquarters in Perth, with a petition containing half a million signatures presented to demonstrate community concerns regarding the Browse gas project and Scott Reef.
- WA Premier Roger Cook condemned the protest as a ‘dangerous act’ that put workers at risk, emphasizing the need for peaceful and respectful protest methods.
- Andrew Forrest called on the government to accelerate green approvals.
Original reporting
- Sydney Morning Herald: WA news LIVE: Protesters arrested over Woodside platform stunt
2026-10-18T23:30:12+00:00 - ABC: Climate activists charged after Woodside offshore rig stunt
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