Public Comment - Gorgon Gas Development: Backfill Fields OPP
The Gorgon Gas Development Backfill Fields Offshore Project Proposal (OPP) is now open for public comment.
Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (Chevron) proposes to tie seven backfill fields into the existing subsea gathering infrastructure, which connects the two currently operational gas fields, Gorgon and Jansz-Io, with the Gorgon Gas Facility. Field development will be staggered, so all fields will not be developed in a single campaign.
One of Australia’s largest natural gas projects located off the northwest coast of Western Australia, the seven fields are located about 200 kilometres north of Onslow and 100 kilometres north-northeast of Barrow Island.
A backfill field is a supply of natural gas that is required to maintain the throughput to an operating facility.
The public comment period is open for 12 weeks until COB, Friday, 1 November 2024.
Details of the project proposal are available at the Consultation page on NOPSEMAs website, where comment submissions can also be made.