Application for Grant of a Pipeline Licence (Geryon to Jansz-Io Pipeline) - Offshore Area of Western Australia

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

 

Section 708

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006

 

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PIPELINE LICENCE (GERYON TO JANSZ-IO PIPELINE) – OFFSHORE AREA OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 

I, STEVEN ROBERT TAYLOR, Delegate of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, on behalf of the Commonwealth–Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority hereby give notice pursuant to section 708 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 that an application has been received from

 

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

(ACN 086 197 757)

 

Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Limited

(ACN 000 113 217)

 

Shell Australia Pty Ltd

(ACN 009 663 576)

 

Osaka Gas Gorgon Pty Ltd

(ACN 139 074 847)

 

MidOcean Gorgon Pty Ltd

(ACN 138 592 042)

 

JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd

(ACN 140 107 464)

 

for the grant of a pipeline licence for the conveyance of petroleum in the offshore area of Western Australia, as set out below.

 

A person may make a written submission to the Titles Administrator about this application within 30 days from the date of this notice.

 

This notice takes effect on the day in which it appears in the

Australian Government Gazette.

 

Made under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006

of the Commonwealth of Australia.

 

STEVEN ROBERT TAYLOR

DELEGATE OF THE TITLES ADMINISTRATOR

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEALTH-WESTERN AUSTRALIA

OFFSHORE PETROLEUM JOINT AUTHORITY

 

ROUTE OF THE PIPELINE

 

The pipeline route for the system of pipes is described in the tables hereunder and displayed in the attached map (Attachment 1). The production flowline commences at the Geryon and Eurytion (GE) Pipeline End Termination (PLET) Hub Face, where the GE-1B, GE-1C, GE-1D, GE-1E, GE-1F, GE-1G, GE Manifold (M)-1, GE M-2 and Pipeline Termination Structure (PTS) ties back into, ending at the  Backfill Manifold (BFM) PLET Hub Face where the BFM and Subsea Compression Manifold (SCMS) ties back into. The Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) Pipeline commences at the GE MEG Pipeline End Termination Manifold (PLEM) Hub Face and ends at the Jansz Drill Centre (DC)-2 PLEM Hub Face. The umbilical commences at the Umbilical Termination Assembly (UTA) Centre and ends at the Field Control Station (FCS) J-Tube End. Coordinates are based on Geodetic Datum of Australia (GDA94)/MGA Zone 50.

Tie-In to GE DRILL CENTRE

Feature Name

Easting

(mE)

Northing

(mN)

 GE PRODUCTION PLET

278 691

7 793 872

GE PTS

278 706

7 793 790

GE M-1 PRODUCTION

278 623

7 793 801

GE M-2 PRODUCTION

278 749

7 793 719

GE-1B

278 570

7 793 761

GE-1C

278 603

7 793 767

GE-1D

278 610

7 793 737

GE-1E

278 694

7 793 680

GE-1F

278 724

7 793 685

GE-1G

278 734

7 793 657

 

Tie-In to SCMS

Feature Name

KP*

Easting

(mE)

Northing

(mN)

BFM PLET HUB FACE

35.46

249 293

7 808 015

BFM

-

249 263

7 807 933

Adjacent to SCMS

-

249 266

7 807 878

 

GE UMBILICAL – GE DC TO FCS

Feature Name

KP*

Easting

(mE)

Northing

(mN)

GE UTA CENTRE

0

278 570

7 793 660

TP-01A

-

276 225

7 795 185

TP-01B

-

276 057

7 795 285

TP-02A

-

274 951

7 795 887

TP-02B

-

274 107

7 796 167

TP-03A

-

260 035

7 798 163

TP-03B

-

259 868

7 798 181

TP-04A

-

255 739

7 798 485

TP-04B

-

255 515

7 798 492

TP-05A

-

252 891

7 798 449

TP-05B

-

252 815

7 798 454

TP-06A

-

252 471

7 798 502

TP-06B

-

251 937

7 798 751

TP-07A

-

251 531

7 799 120

TP-07B

-

251 426

7 799 193

STATIC / DYNAMIC TRANSITION

 

28.8

250 906

7 799 463

FCS J-TUBE END

30.279

249 594

7 800 146

 

GE MEG PIPELINE – GE DC TO JANSZ DC-2

Feature Name

KP*

Easting

(mE)

Northing

(mN)

GE MEG PLEM HUB FACE

0

278 652

7 793 642

TP-01A

-

276 269

7 795 192

TP-01B

-

276 000

7 795 353

TP-02A

-

273 638

7 796 638

TP-02B

-

273 146

7 796 955

TP-03A

-

269 874

7 799 416

TP-03B

-

269 583

7 799 616

TP-04A

-

262 207

7 804 206

TP-04B

-

262 130

7 804 255

TP-05A

-

261 375

7 804 749

TP-05B

-

261 234

7 804 846

TP-06A

-

260 752

7 805 192

TP-06B

-

260 555

7 805 324

TP-07A

-

259 208

7 806 174

TP-07B

-

258 770

7 806 413

TP-08A

-

257 188

7 807 154

TP-08B

-

256 602

7 807 491

TP-09A

-

255 305

7 808 393

TP-09B

-

255 195

7 808 467

JANSZ DC-2 PLEM HUB FACE

30.126

253 233

7 809 735

 

GE PRODUCTION PIPELINE – GE DC TO SCMS

Feature Name

KP*

Easting

(mE)

Northing

(mN)

GE PLET HUB FACE

0

278 692

7 793 872

BI-01

-

276 596

7 795 235

BI-02

-

275 228

7 796 405

BI-03

-

272 965

7 797 877

BI-04

-

270 685

7 799 827

BI-05

-

268 170

7 801 463

TP-01A

-

267 114

7 802 366

TP-01B

-

266 950

7 802 514

TP-02A

-

265 687

7 803 722

TP-02B

-

265 310

7 804 040

TP-03A

-

263 368

7 805 484

TP-03B

-

263 033

7 805 709

TP-04A

-

262 058

7 806 291

TP-04B

-

261 468

7 806 721

TP-05A

-

260 612

7 807 474

TP-05B

-

260 467

7 807 596

TP-06A

-

259 981

7 807 984

TP-06B

-

259 935

7 808 020

TP-07A

-

259 312

7 808 503

TP-07B

-

258 675

7 808 907

TP-08A

-

257 645

7 809 431

TP-08B

-

257 455

7 809 534

TP-09A

-

256 702

7 809 970

TP-09B

-

252 788

7 810 023

BFM PLET HUB FACE

35.46

249 293

7 808 015

* Kilometre Point

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Design and Construction

 

The offshore pipeline and rigid spools/jumpers shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Industry Standard DNV-ST-F101 - Submarine Pipeline Systems, whereas the flexible jumpers of the production system shall be designed and constructed in accordance with API Specification 17J - Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe.

 

The system design life is variable, with flexible and rigid jumpers from Xmas Trees to GE PTS designed for 25 years, and the other Linepipe items from GE PTS to compression manifold (SCMS) designed for 40 years.

 

For erosional velocity, an erosion assessment was performed using the methodology described in DNV-RP-0501.

Basis of Design

The pipeline design shall be designed with the following parameters:

 

Item

From

To

Material and Grade

Min. Yield Strength (MPa)

Nominal Diameter (mm)

Joints

(Note 4)

Nominal Wall Thickness (mm)

Corrosion Allowance (mm)

Coating (mm)

Design Pressure (barg)

Max. Operating Temp. (°C)

Design Temp. (°C)

Length (m)

Flexible Jumper

XT

Prod. Manifold

Smooth Carcass:

AISI 316L

N/A

ID 203.2

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

335

64

-25 to 80

876 (6x 146)

Rigid Jumper

Prod. Manifold

GE PTS

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL

450 C FDU

CRA: UNS N06625

450

ID 350

N/A

CS: 19.2

CRA: 3.0

0.0

TSA: 0.25

335

64

-20 to 80

252 (2x 126)

Rigid Spool

GE PTS

GE PLET

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL

450 C FDU

CRA: UNS N06625

450

ID 550

N/A

CS: 40.0

CRA: 3.9

0.0

TSA: 0.25

284

64

-10 to 75

125

Prod.

Flowline

GE PLET

GE PLET (TBC)

CRA 625 clad

stress joint

CS: DNV MWPL

450 C FDU

CRA: UNS N06625

450

ID 550

TBC (Note 2)

CS: 40.0

CRA: 3.9

0.0

FBE: 0.6

284

64

-5 to 75

TBC (Note 3)

GE PLET (TBC)

KP 0.140

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL

450 C FDU

CRA: UNS N06625

Note 3

CS: 28.1

CRA 625: 3.0

0.0

FBE: 0.6

 

130 (minimum)

KP 0.140

KP 1.010

CRA 316L clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL 450 C FDU CRA: UNS S31603

68

CS: 28.1

CRA 316L: 3.0

0.0

FBE: 0.6 (Note 1)

64

870

KP 1.010

KP 4.010

Heavy WT CS pipe

DNV SAWL 450 FDU

250

34.6

6.0

3LPP: 3.8

50

3 000

KP 4.010

KP 35.340

Standard WT CS pipe

DNV SAWL 450 FDU

2 603

32.3

3.0

3LPP: 3.8

45

31 330.00

KP 35.340

BFM PLET (TBC)

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL 450 C FDU CRA: UNS N06625

Note 3

CS: 28.1

CRA 625: 3.0

0.0

FBE: 0.6

12

109.8 (minimum)

BFM PLET (TBC)

BFM PLET

CRA 625 clad stress joint

CS: DNV MWPL 450 C FDU CRA: UNS N06625

TBC (Note 2)

CS:40.0

CRA: 3.9

0.0

FBE: 0.6

12

TBC (Note 2)

Rigid Spool

BFM PLET

BFM

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL 450 C FDU CRA: UNS N06625

450

ID 550

N/A

CS: 40.0

CRA: 3.9

0.0

NORSOK M501 System 7C: 0.35

284

12

-20 to 50

109

Rigid Spool – Compression

BFM

SCMS

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL 450 C FDU CRA: UNS N06625

450

ID 550

N/A

CS: 40.0

CRA: 3.9

0.0

NORSOK M501 System 7C: 0.35

284

12

-10 to 50

106

Rigid Spool – Bypass

BFM

SCMS

CRA 625 clad pipe

CS: DNV MWPL 450 C FDU CRA: UNS N06625

450

ID 550

N/A

CS: 40.0

CRA: 3.9

0.0

NORSOK M501 System 7C: 0.35

284

12

-10 to 50

91

 

General note: List is not including CRA/CS transition joints and/or bends.

Note 1: CRA clad pipe is coated with dual layer FBE, however last 3 joints of 316L clad pipe before CRA/CS transition is coated with thick 3LPP / multi-layer solid polypropylene (MLSPP) to reduce U-value.

Note 2: PLET stress joint length to be defined after PLET design completion, which is on hold of pipeline installation's contractor award.

Note 3: Total amount of joint for CRA 625 clad pipe is 21, to be divided in both ends of the Linepipe.

Note 4: Joint quantities are approximate based on base quantity defined in MTO and represent a best estimate, as installation considerations may affect the final count.

 

Item

From

To

Design Capacity (MMscfd)

Inlet and outlet facilities

Fitting, valve and flange specifications

Fluid to be transported

Pigging facilities

Cathodic protection (Note 2)

Hydrate Management

Type

Quantity (units)

Flexible Jumper

XT

Prod. Manifold

Note 1

Inlet

6x XTs: Shut In Tubing Head Pressure varying from 27.7 and 27.9 MPa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outlet

Maximum operating pressure: 19.0 MPa SCMS Design Pressure: 28.4 MPa

End fitting (Termination Hub Connector 10H82) designed in accordance with API 17J

Wet hydrocarbon gas and condensate

No pigging facilities - for pigging strategy, refer to Pigging Strategy [GS3-US00-UFA-PLN-WOR-000-00001-00]

Aluminium-zinc-indium alloy bracelet anodes

24 in total (4 in each jumper)

Use of Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) as hydrate inhibitor. Same approach being used in existing system.

Rigid Jumper

Prod. Manifold

GE PTS

1420

UCON-H-14 Connectors: designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO-12628-4 / API 17D and ISO 10423 / API 5 (PSL 3 and PSL 3G) and API RP 17R

4 in total (2 in each jumper)

Rigid Spool

GE PTS

GE PLET

Stabcon Connectors: designed by API 6A / 17D (predominant design codes)

3

Production Flowline

GE PLET

GE PLET (TBC)

N/A

1 anode every 3 joints with additional 2 off anodes at beginning of pipeline to cover unspecified current drain

GE PLET (TBC)

KP 0.140

1 anode every 3 joints with additional 2 off anodes at beginning of pipeline to cover unspecified current drain

KP 0.140

KP 1.010

1 anode every 3 joints with additional 2 off anodes at beginning of pipeline to cover unspecified current drain

KP 1.010

KP 4.010

1 anode every 38 joints - no anodes within 150m either side of buckle initiators

KP 4.010

KP 35.340

1 anode every 38 joints - no anodes within 150m either side of buckle initiators

KP 35.340

BFM PLET (TBC)

1 anode every 2 joints with additional 2 off anodes at end of pipeline to cover unspecified current drain

BFM PLET (TBC)

BFM PLET

1 anode every 2 joints with additional 2 off anodes at end of pipeline to cover unspecified current drain

Rigid Spool

BFM PLET

BFM

Stabcon Connectors: designed by API 6A / 17D (predominant design codes)

5

Rigid Spool – Compression

BFM

SCMS

Stabcon Connectors: designed by API 6A / 17D (predominant design codes)

4

Rigid Spool – Bypass

BFM

SCMS

Stabcon Connectors: designed by API 6A / 17D (predominant design codes)

5

 

General note: List is not including CRA/CS transition joints and/or bends.

Note 1: Design capacity for flexible jumpers is defined per temperature and pressure they are design for, and the maximum flowrate assessed in erosion analysis (320 MMscfd for a period of 1.5 years).

Note 2: For details of how the condition of the anodes will be monitored and tested, refer to Cathodic Protection Offshore Survey Specification [SSF-UG00-UFR-SPC-CVX-000-00010-00].

 

The following items are not applicable to this scope: mainline valves, compressor stations and Pump stations, tank stations or valve stations.

Attachment 1

Overview

The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for a comprehensive legal framework governing offshore petroleum activities and greenhouse gas storage within Australia's jurisdiction. This legislation was introduced to ensure the sustainable and environmentally responsible exploration, production, and storage of offshore petroleum resources, while also addressing the growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and their storage. The Act establishes a regulatory regime managed by the Commonwealth, in partnership with the relevant state governments, aimed at balancing economic development with environmental protection and community interests. The overarching policy objective of the Act is to facilitate the efficient and safe development of offshore petroleum resources, while also mitigating potential environmental impacts and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the industry.

Scope and Application

The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 applies to the grant of a pipeline licence for the conveyance of petroleum in the offshore area of Western Australia. This specific notice pertains to an application received from several entities, including Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Limited, Shell Australia Pty Ltd, Osaka Gas Gorgon Pty Ltd, MidOcean Gorgon Pty Ltd, and JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd. The Act provides the legal framework under which the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, acting on behalf of the Commonwealth–Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority, processes applications for pipeline licences. The application in question involves the construction and operation of an offshore pipeline system that includes various components such as production flowlines, umbilicals, and the GE MEG pipeline. The pipeline system is intended to transport petroleum from the Geryon and Eurytion (GE) Pipeline End Termination (PLET) Hub Face to the Jansz Drill Centre (DC)-2 PLEM Hub Face. The legislation mandates that the pipeline must be designed and constructed in accordance with specified industry standards, including DNV-ST-F101 for submarine pipeline systems and API Specification 17J for flexible pipes. Furthermore, the pipeline must meet certain design parameters, including material specifications, corrosion allowances, and operating pressures. The Act does not specify any exclusions or exemptions for this particular application, and it is subject to the regulatory oversight provided by the Titles Administrator. The application is open for public submissions for 30 days from the date of the notice, allowing interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed pipeline project.

Key Provisions

The application for the grant of a pipeline licence under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (the "Act") has been received by the Titles Administrator from Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Limited, Shell Australia Pty Ltd, Osaka Gas Gorgon Pty Ltd, MidOcean Gorgon Pty Ltd, and JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd. The application is for the conveyance of petroleum in the offshore area of Western Australia. Section 708 of the Act mandates the publication of such applications in the Australian Government Gazette to allow for public submissions within 30 days. The Act imposes specific obligations on the applicants, including adherence to the design and construction standards outlined in the application. This involves compliance with the DNV-ST-F101 - Submarine Pipeline Systems standard for the offshore pipeline and rigid spools/jumpers, and API Specification 17J - Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe for the flexible jumpers of the production system. The design life of the pipeline components varies, with flexible and rigid jumpers from Xmas Trees to GE PTS designed for 25 years and other linepipe items from GE PTS to the compression manifold (SCMS) designed for 40 years. The pipeline must also meet the erosion assessment criteria outlined in DNV-RP-0501. The Act also imposes various technical requirements for the pipeline's design and construction. These include specifications for materials and grades, minimum yield strength, nominal diameter, joint quantities, nominal wall thickness, corrosion allowance, coating, design pressure, maximum and design operating temperatures, and length. For example, the flexible jumpers are made from smooth carcass AISI 316LN material, while rigid jumpers use CRA 625 clad pipe. The pipeline must also include inlet and outlet facilities, fitting, valve, and flange specifications, and appropriate pigging facilities. In terms of safety and environmental measures, the Act requires the implementation of cathodic protection using aluminium-zinc-indium alloy bracelet anodes and hydrate management using Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) as a hydrate inhibitor. These measures are intended to protect the pipeline from corrosion and the formation of hydrates, respectively. Breach of the requirements under the Act may result in civil or criminal consequences. However, the specific penalties are not detailed in the notice. The Act provides for various offences, including unauthorised exploration or production activities, failure to comply with licence conditions, and environmental harm. Penalties for these offences can include substantial fines and, in some cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the offence, as well as any mitigating or aggravating factors.

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