Shell to develop Crux project in Western Australia
Published by Isabelle Keltie,
Editorial Assistant
Oilfield Technology,
Shell Australia and its JV partner, SGH Energy, have taken a final investment decision to approve the development of the Crux natural gas field, off the coast of Western Australia. Crux will provide further supplies of natural gas to the existing Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility.
Wael Sawan, Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director at Shell said: “This project forms an important part of Shell’s integrated gas portfolio. Natural gas from Crux will play a key role in helping Asian customers move from coal to gas as a cleaner-burning fuel. The project will help us to meet the increasing demand for LNG as the energy market transitions to a lower carbon future. The project will also boost our customers’ security of supply, which is becoming an ever more significant consideration for global consumers.”
Shell Australia Chair Tony Nunan commented: “Developing the Crux project reinforces our commitment to Australia, including boosting the regional economy, creating jobs and providing training opportunities. The use of Prelude’s existing infrastructure enables significantly reduced development costs, making Crux competitive and commercially attractive.”
The Crux field is in Commonwealth marine waters in the northern Browse Basin, 620 km north-east of Broome. The development will consist of a platform operated remotely from Prelude. Five wells will be drilled initially, and an export pipeline will connect the platform to Prelude, which is around 160 km to the south-west of Crux.
Construction will start in 2022 and first gas is expected in 2027.
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