Documents Regarding South East Australia Carbon Capture And Storage Project - EPBC 2023/09732 & 2023/09731.

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Esso Australia withdrew EPBC referral 2023/09731 for the South East Australia Carbon Capture and Storage Project near Longford Plant, Victoria, on 19 March 2025, citing changes to the development concept and anticipated timeline. The referral had been submitted under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The withdrawal was processed by DCCEEW's Victoria Assessments Section following a February discussion between Esso and departmental staff. A companion referral (2023/09732) for the same project was also being managed separately. The disclosed documents comprise the withdrawal notice and internal departmental correspondence confirming receipt.