An independent review commissioned by the Northern Territory government and the chief health officer has concluded that emissions from Inpex’s Ichthys LNG project have been systematically underestimated for years. This assessment, which looks at air quality, data, and potential human health impacts, indicates that the company's reporting practices have significant flaws, compromising public health risk assessments and environmental oversight. The report emphasizes the need for transparency and accuracy in emissions calculations as they have direct implications for both environmental safety and public health.

The review highlights fundamental deficiencies in how emissions have been documented and calculated since the project's launch in 2018. It points to missing information that has hindered the effectiveness of environmental reporting, suggesting that numerous sources of pollution have not been accounted for at all. This gap in reporting raises serious concerns for the surrounding communities and the environment, further complicating the efforts of local authorities to monitor and manage air quality effectively.

In light of these findings, environmental groups are advocating for a public inquiry into Inpex's operational practices. They argue that the lack of credible oversight and accountability poses a risk to public health and the environment, calling for rigorous assessment and action to address the inconsistencies found in the emissions data. The implications of this report not only affect Inpex but also set a precedent for how similar projects may be regulated and monitored in the future.