Woodside Energy Ltd. is operator of the $20 billion North West Shelf Venture (NWSV). The six equal participants in the NWSV are: Woodside Energy Ltd. (16.67% and operator); 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%); and Shell Development (Australia) Proprietary Limited (16.67%).
North Rankin 2
The North Rankin 2 Project will recover remaining low pressure gas from the North Rankin and Perseus gas fields.The project will include the installation of a second platform (North Rankin B) . The North Rankin B platform will be connected by a 100 metre bridge to the existing North Rankin A platform.The North Rankin 2 Project will also include necessary tie-ins and refurbishment of North Rankin A. Upon completion, both platforms will be operated as a single integrated facility.
Final investment decision for the North Rankin 2 Project was made in March 2008 with a total investment of approximately A$5 billion (100% cost; WEL share:16.67%).
The North Rankin 2 project, which is scheduled for progressive start-up in 2013, will include:
- A new platform (topsides weighing ~ 20,000 tonnes, jacket ~ 23,000 tonnes and piles ~15,000 tonnes)
- Production facilities including gas-condensate coolers and separators, three 27 MW compression trains and power generation
- Heli-deck
- Living quarters
- A 100m long combined process/personnel bridge linking NRA to the new platform
- Brownfields modifications to the existing process facilities and decommissioning of redundant facilities on NRA
Location: 100 metres from the North Rankin A platform
Water Depth: 125 metres
Permits: WA-1-L
Discovered: 1971 North Rankin, 1996 Perseus
SUPPLIER ACCESS TO MAJOR PROJECTS (SAMP) PROGRAM
With the financial assistance of the Western Australian Government and the Commonwealths Supplier Access to Major Projects program, the Industry Capability Network (ICNWA) is assisting the Project to identify Australian industry capability. You can contact Brian Sweeney at ICNWA on (+61 8) 9365 7581 or e-mail: sweeney.icn@cciwa.com
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