The NWS Project is WA’s largest producer of domestic gas and has been supplying WA pipeline gas for over 30 years.
Of operation
LNG cargoes since 1989
The North West Shelf (NWS) Project is WA’s largest producer of domestic gas and has been supplying WA pipeline gas for over 30 years.
The NWS Project Extension proposes the ongoing operation of the NWS Project to enable the long-term processing of third-party gas and fluids and North West Shelf Joint Venture field resources through the NWS Project facilities until around 2070.
The NWS Project Extension allows existing gas resources to be developed without the need for constructing new processing facilities, provides ongoing employment and social investment in the region, and supports the transition to a lower carbon future.
The North West Shelf Project Extension Draft Environmental Review Document (draft ERD) has been prepared by Woodside Energy Ltd (Woodside), as operator for and on behalf of the North West Shelf Joint Venture (NWSJV). The participants in the NWSJV are BHP Billiton Petroleum (North West Shelf) Pty Ltd, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Japan Australia LNG (MIMI) Pty Ltd and Shell Australia Pty Ltd.
The NWS Project Extension Proposal is seeking environmental approval for the:
No additional environmental issues are expected to be associated with the long-term processing of third-party gas and fluids and NWS Joint Venture field resources through the NWS Project facilities. The successful management strategy used for the existing NWS Project will be the basis of ongoing management for the Proposal. Woodside will continue to implement environmental initiatives and review its operations for potential opportunities to reduce its environmental footprint. Woodside is confident that by continuing to implement its current multifaceted management strategy, long-term operation of the plant (as outlined in this Proposal) can occur in a way that is acceptable to WA and the wider community.
The North West Shelf Project Extension draft ERD details the potential environmental impacts and risks associated with proposed development. The draft ERD was released for an eight-week public comment period, which concluded in February 2020. Woodside continues to work with the State and Commonwealth regulators with regards to the feedback received on the draft ERD.
The NWS Project Extension is seeking primary environmental approval under the WA Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conversation Act 1999.
Preparation of EPA’s draft assessment report and conditions
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Woodside is committed to delivering sustainable social outcomes in the communities where we operate. Woodside regularly reviews the potential impacts and opportunities of its projects and operations on communities. This approach informs management strategies to enhance project benefits and eliminate or minimise potential impacts.
Read more| Participant | Interest |
|---|---|
| Woodside (operator) | 16.67% |
| BHP Billiton Petroleum (North West Shelf) Pty Ltd | 16.67% |
| BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd | 16.67% |
| Chevron Australia Pty Ltd | 16.67% |
| Japan Australia LNG (MIMI) Pty Ltd | 16.67% |
| Shell Australia Pty Ltd | 16.67% |
Documentation
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