Polarised responses to Kimberley fracking

Responses to the official opening of Buru Energy's Ungani oilfield in Western Australia's Kimberley region have been polarised, with anti-fracking groups speaking out against the project.

But WA's Chamber of Minerals and Energy has congratulated Buru and its equal joint venture partner Mitsubishi Corporation, saying positive opportunities will flow to the local community over time.

The Ungani oil discovery in 2011 was the first onshore oil find in the state in 10 years and the company has already fracked for gas that is also present at the project.