Browse LNG Development

Browse is a world-scale development which forms part of Woodside’s LNG strategy.

The Browse gas fields include the Torosa, Brecknock, and Calliance discoveries which are located 425km north-west of Broome, Western Australia. The fields contain a combined contingent resource of about 14 trillion cubic feet of dry gas and 370 million barrels of condensate (as at 31 December 2008).

Since 2002, Woodside, as Operator, and its Browse joint venturers have evaluated several options for the location of the development’s LNG processing facilities. This evaluation has involved environment, social, technical and economic studies and consultation with Traditional Owners, conservation groups, business and industry organisations, community groups and all tiers of government.

Following the evaluation process, two options remain under consideration. These are the State Government’s proposed LNG precinct in the James Price Point coastal area in the Kimberley or existing Woodside-operated facilities located near Karratha.

Significant appraisal, engineering, environmental and social impact studies are ongoing.