NOPSEMA approves initial plan for Crux gas project

Aug. 4, 2020
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority has accepted an offshore project proposal from Shell Australia to develop the Crux gas field in the Browse basin.

Offshore staff

PERTH, Australia – The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has accepted an offshore project proposal from Shell Australia to develop the Crux gas field in the Browse basin.

Consisting of a not normally manned platform and five production wells, the proposed Crux development would connect to the Prelude FLNG facility via a 165-km (103-mi) export pipeline.

The Crux development is subject to further regulatory approvals prior to proceeding, including an accepted environment plan, a well operations management plan and facility safety case. All required regulatory approvals must be in place before activity can begin.

08/04/2020