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NT pollution review targets stricter controls for Santos and Inpex

The Northern Territory EPA wants stricter licence conditions for Santos and Inpex after under-reported toxic emissions at Darwin gas facilities.

Why it mattersIf the recommendations are adopted, the rules for two major Darwin gas plants could become much stricter and more visible to the public. That matters because the review was prompted by concerns about benzene, methane, flaring, and how close the facilities are to the city.