GOODWYN

  • Latitude: -19.6523
  • Longitude: 115.93
  • West Australia
  • Offshore Terminal in Australia

Address: Onslow WA Australia

Goodwyn Marine Port Description and Specification

Location: Goodwyn is an offshore gas production platform situated in the northwest coastal waters of Australia. It forms part of the North West Shelf Venture and is positioned off the coast of Western Australia.

Coordinates: Approximately 19.617° S latitude and 116.798° E longitude.

Type of Port: Offshore Gas Production Platform

Primary Function:

  • Extraction and processing of natural gas and condensate.
  • Servicing and supply base for offshore activities.

Facilities and Infrastructure:

  1. Production Platform:

    • The Goodwyn 'A' platform is a fixed steel jacket wellhead platform.
    • Equipped with processing facilities to handle the production of natural gas and condensate.
    • Integrated facilities for drilling, gas treatment, and compression.
  2. Accommodation:

    • Living quarters capable of housing the operational crew.
    • Full amenities to support personnel working in remote offshore conditions.
  3. Helipad:

    • Facilitates transport of crew and equipment via helicopter.
  4. Loading and Offloading:

    • Piping systems to transport produced gas and condensate to onshore facilities.
    • Subsea pipelines connected to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline.
  5. Safety and Emergency Systems:

    • Comprehensive emergency response plans.
    • Firefighting and safety equipment in compliance with international standards.

Operational Specifics:

  • The Goodwyn platform operates continuously, 24/7.
  • Drilling operations are conducted periodically as required.
  • The subsea infrastructure links to other nearby fields to optimize production and transportation efficiency.

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Operations are conducted under stringent environmental regulations to minimize impact on marine life.
  • Regular monitoring and reporting to Australian regulatory bodies.
  • Adherence to international safety and environmental standards.

Access and Transport:

  • Primarily accessed via helicopters for crew changes.
  • Supply and support vessels transport equipment and provisions.

Nearby Ports and Facilities:

  • The town of Karratha serves as a logistical hub for offshore operations.
  • Dampier Port is another critical infrastructure supporting activities in the region.

Notable Points:

  • Integral part of the country's leading natural gas development projects.
  • Collaboration among several major global energy companies in terms of development and operations.

Goodwyn's offshore marine operations are pivotal to Australia's energy sector, contributing significantly to both domestic energy supply and international exports.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
SIEM THIIMA Other GOODWYN ALPHA 9/19/2024
JETWAVE JASMIN baycraft GOODWYN ALPHA 9/18/2024
FUGRO ETIVE baycraft KBSB 9/15/2024

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