In March 2008 the North West Shelf Venture participants approved funding of the A$5 billion North Rankin Redevelopment Project which will recover remaining low pressure gas from the North Rankin and Perseus gas fields, and extend the field life to around 2040.

The project involves the installation of a new second platform – North Rankin B – with gas compression facilities, low pressure separators, utilities and accommodation.

North Rankin B will be connected by a 100 metre bridge to the existing North Rankin A platform and on completion both platforms will be operated as a single integrated facility known as the North Rankin hub.

The North Rankin Redevelopment project also includes the necessary connections to North Rankin A and some refurbishment of the North Rankin A platform.

North Rankin B is scheduled for start-up in 2013 and will support the North West Shelf Venture’s onshore gas requirements to supply future customer commitments.

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