Environment Minister Andrew Powell says Clive Palmer's coal company has failed to rehabilitate hundreds of mining exploration sites in central-west Queensland.

Waratah Coal has been ordered to decommission 300 exploration drilling holes for its Galilee Basin mining project.

Mr Powell says the state's environmental regulations are clear.

"There is an environmental protection order being issued that is consistent with our strong environmental and regulatory approach and consistent with how we apply it across the state," he said.

"The Newman Government has very strong, high environmental standards.

"We apply those standards to everyone, without fear or favour."