Greater Western Flank Phase 3

Project Overview

The Greater Western Flank Phase 3 Gas Project is part of the broader Greater Western Flank development, which includes the Lambert Oil and Gas Field and the Greater Western Flank Oil and Gas Field. This project is focused on gas production and is currently in the development phase.

Location

The project is situated offshore in Northwestern Australia, specifically in the Carnarvon Basin. The exact coordinates are -19.6461, 116.0219 (WGS 84).

Operator and Ownership

The project is operated by Woodside Energy, with ownership shared among several companies including Woodside Energy, BHP Billiton, BP, and Chevron, among others.

Project Details

Status and Timeline

The project is in development, with the expected production start year initially projected for 2022, although the current status may have evolved since the last update.

Reserves

The Greater Western Flank Phase 3 Gas Project has estimated gas reserves of approximately 11,326.63 million cubic meters.

Technical Details

The project involves the drilling and subsea tieback of new production wells to the North West Shelf, specifically to the Angel platform. TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI) contract for this project. This contract includes the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of subsea equipment such as subsea production systems, flexible flowlines, and umbilicals.

Infrastructure

The project is connected to the North Rankin Complex (NRC) via a 50-kilometer subsea pipeline. The Angel platform, which is part of this infrastructure, is located about 120 kilometers northwest of Karratha.

Contracts and Partnerships

TechnipFMC has a five-year iEPCI Frame Agreement with Woodside Energy, under which this project is being executed. This agreement reflects a collaborative relationship aimed at transforming subsea economics through integration, standardization, and configurability.

Economic and Industrial Impact

The project is part of Western Australia's significant LNG production and export capacity. Western Australia's LNG projects, including this one, are underpinned by large conventional gas reserves in the Carnarvon and Browse Basins, providing security of supply to LNG buyers globally.

In summary, the Greater Western Flank Phase 3 Gas Project is a critical component of Western Australia's oil and gas sector, contributing to the region's substantial LNG production and export capabilities.