Application for Variation of a Pipeline Licence – Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

 

Sections 226 and 708

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006

 

APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF A PIPELINE LICENCE PIPELINE LICENCE WA-19-PL

 

I, GRAEME ALBERT WATERS, the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, on behalf of the Commonwealth–Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority hereby give notice pursuant to sections 226 and 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)

 

Chevron (TAPL) Pty Ltd

(ACN 081 647 047)

 

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)

 

Tokyo Gas Gorgon Pty Ltd

(ACN 138 592 042)

 

JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd

(ACN 140 107 464)

 

 for the variation of Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL in the offshore area of Western Australia, as set out below.

 

Pursuant to subsection 226(3) of the Act, 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 on which it appears in the
Australian Government Gazette.

 

Made under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006

of the Commonwealth of Australia.

 

GRAEME ALBERT WATERS

TITLES ADMINISTRATOR

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEALTHWESTERN AUSTRALIA

OFFSHORE PETROLEUM JOINT AUTHORITY


APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF

PIPELINE LICENCE WA-19-PL

 

The application seeks to effect the following amendments to the licence:

 

  1. Update the licence to include as-constructed pipeline coordinates, including replacing maps at Annexure A of the licence instrument with the map at Attachment A.

 

Feature Name

Easting

(MGA Zone 50)

Northing

(MGA Zone 50)

Flange to Midline PTS

249362

7807828

PLET

249457

7807821

KP 10

254116

7798972

KP 20

260468

7791274

KP 30

267052

7783748

KP 40

271134

7774693

KP 50

275464

7765750

KP 60

280958

7757417

KP 70

286466

7749082

Wheatstone Trunkline Crossing

289217

7744688

KP 80

291774

7740607

KP 90

297086

7732134

Halyard Umbilical Crossing

297081

7732142

KP 100

303484

7724625

KP 110

312658

7720690

KP 120

321786

7716617

East Spar Crossing

328757

7714025

Coastal Waters

329766

7713625

 

2. Update Annexure C, Basis of Design table with the amendments marked in bold below:

 

General Details

1.

Pipeline Name (meaningful to industry):

Jansz Commonwealth Waters Pipeline

2.

Start Point Description:

Midline PTS

3.

‘Start’ Point of Pipeline Coordinates (GDA94):

a)      Northing:

b)     Easting:

 

 

a)       Northing: 7807835 mN

b)      Easting: 249351 mE

4.

End Point Description:

3 Nm seaward of MLW

5.

‘End’ Point of Pipeline Coordinates (GDA94):

a)      Northing:

b)     Easting:

 

 

a)       Northing: 7713625 mN

b)      Easting: 329766 mE

6.

Substance to be Conveyed:

Wet Natural Gas

7.

Characteristics of Substance to be Conveyed:

a)      Gas Composition:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)     Oil Viscosity (centistokes):

c)      Flashpoint of Oil:

d)     Operating Temperature Range °C

 

 

a)        Gas Composition

Component

% Mole

N2

1.816

CO2

0.070

C1

93.741

C2

2.962

C3

0.549

iC4

0.147

nC4

0.132

iC5

0.053

nC5

0.022

C6+

0.512

b)           N/A

c)            N/A

d)           -2 to 24 °C

Design Details

8.

Pipe Dimensions

a)      Outside Diameter (mm):

 

 

 

b)     Length of Pipeline (km):

 

a)       Outside diameters (mm)

772 mm (KP 0 30)

767 mm (KP 30 71.68)

862 mm (KP 71.68 128.5)

b)       128.6 km

9.

Nominal Wall Thickness

a)      Standard Wall (mm):

 

 

 

 

b)     Heavy Wall (mm):

 

a)   Standard Wall:

36.6 mm (KP 0 30)

34.2 mm (KP 30 71.68)

36.6 mm (KP 53.44 54.14)

31.2 mm (KP 71.68 128.5)

b)   Heavy Wall: N/A

10.

Joint Type (Welded, Mechanical etc):

Butt welded

11.

Design (at standard conditions)

a)      Initial Design Capacity (TJ/d):

b)     Maximum Design Capacity (TJ/d):

c)      Design Life (Years):

d)     Erosional Velocity (m/s):

 

a)       1582 MMscf/d

b)       1582 MMscf/d

c)       50 years

d)       30.5 m/s

12.

Pipeline Corrosion Allowance

a)      Internal (mm):

 

 

b)     External (mm):

 

a)       Internal:

4mm (KP 030)

3.0 mm (KP 30 128.6)

      b)  External: 0.0 mm

13.

Pipe Free Span (m) at Location (KP):

To be confirmed at “As Built”

14.

Pipe Steel Specification and Grade:

(a)   Pipeline:

 

 

(b)   Riser:

 

a)       Carbon steel

DNV-OS-F101

DNV SAWL 450 SFDU

b)       N/A

15.

Minimum Yield Strength of Pipe Steel (MPag):

450 MPag

Temperature & Pressure Details

16.

Design Temperature:

a)      Pipeline °C:

b)     Facilities °C:

 

a)       -7 to 50 °C

b)       N/A

17.

Maximum Operating Temperature

a)      Pipeline °C:

 

 

b)     Facilities/Stations °C (Normal):

 

a)       Pipeline

10° C (KP 0 30)

12 °C (KP 3063)

24 °C (KP 63128.6)

b)       Facilities: N/A

18.

Minimum Operating Temperature

a)      Pipeline °C:

 

 

 

b)     Facilities/Stations °C (Normal):

 

a)       Pipeline

3 °C (KP 0 – 30)

-2 °C (KP 3063)

-1 °C (KP 63128.6)

      b)  Facilities: N/A

19.

Design Pressure (MPag):

28.4 MPag @ 1350 m WD

20.

Inlet Pressure Range (kPag):

8,000 to 16,400 kPag

21.

Outlet Pressure Range (kPag):

8,000 to 16,400 kPag

22.

Field Test Pressure

a)      Proposed Field Test Pressure:

b)     Minimum Field Test Pressure

[  ] x MAOP = [  ] MPag:

 

a)       30.2 MPag @ 1350 m WD

b)       29.8 MPag @ 1350 m WD

23.

Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP)

a)      MPag at      °C for Pipeline:

 

b)     MPag at      °C for Facilities/Station:

 

 

a)       28.4 MPag at maximum operating temperature @ -1350 m WD

b)       N/A

Pipeline Coatings

24.

Protective External Coating Specification and Thickness (mm):

3LPP (KP 071.68) 2.5 mm thick

FBE (KP 71.68128.6) 0.735 mm thick

25.

Weight Coating Design Specification and Thickness (mm):

AS 1397

90-115 mm

26.

Field Joint Coating:

FBE (KP 0 – 71.68)

FBE + Infill (KP 71.68 – 128.6)

27.

Pipe-to-Pipe Joint Coating|:

FBE (KP 071.68)

FBE + Infill (KP 71.68 – 128.6)

Control Monitoring

28.

Pressure and Flow Controls Description:

Pipeline isolation shall be via the subsea isolation valves and the pipeline isolation valves located within the pig receiver station at the LNG plant.

29.

Safety and Emergency Shutdown Description:

If an emergency situation occurs that threatens a MODU working above producing subsea facilities (e.g. dropped object), activation of a hand switch or defined loss of communications from the MODU will initiate a MODU ESD. This isolates the Gorgon or Jansz wells and production flowline at the manifold where the MODU is working (the MODU has control of the well it is working on), to minimise any potential consequences. The MODU ESD is transmitted to the Gorgon GTP, isolating all wells on the manifold where the MODU is located.

30.

Telemetry Control:

Fibre-optic cables provide primary communication. Electric power cables provide power to the subsea equipment, and serve as the communications path for the backup copper-based communications system.

31.

Pigging Facilities:

a)      General Facilities:

 

 

 

b)     Description of Pigging Facilities:

 

a)       Permanent pig receiver is located in the inlet area of the LNG plant. Pig design pressure is 28000 kPag; Pig design temperature is 75 °C (max); -46 °C (min)

b)       Permanent pig receiver will be sized to accommodate the latest generation intelligent pig and shall be capable of launching and receiving.

32.

Provisions for cathodic protection of the pipeline:

Offshore:

Sacrificial anodes

33.

Cathodic Potential Monitoring:

Yes

34.

Cathodic Protection Test Posts:

N/A

Valves & Inline Facilities

35.

Fittings, Valves and Flanges Specifications

a)      Fittings:

b)     Valves:

c)      Flanges:

In accordance with DNV-OS-F101

a)       Fittings: ASMEB16.9

b)       Valves: API 6D, NACE MR0175

c)       Flanges: N/A

36.

Mainline Valves –

a)      Number of:

b)     Type

c)      Location (at KP):

d)     Details of Mainline Valves:

N/A

37.

Location of future Off-take Tees (at KP):

N/A

38.

Number of Pipeline Inlet Facilities:

1

39:

Pipeline Inlet Facilities Description:

Diverless PLET

40.

Number of Pipeline Outlet Facilities:

1

41.

Pipeline Outlet Facilities Description:

Butt Welded

42.

Compressor Stations (if applicable)

a)      Number of:

b)     Location (at KP):

N/A

43.

Other Inline Facilities:

Corrosion monitoring spool prior to inlet to flowline (on the tie-in spool)

Crossings & Pipeline Stabilisation

44.

Location of the crossing:

Crossing locations documented on Jansz Pipeline - Overview of Pipeline Route

45.

Pipeline Crossing Type:

Achieved using pipe supports (mattresses) to cross over Apache East Spar Pipeline. Rock dumped for stabilisation.

46.

Crossings Design Standard:

AS 2885.4

47.

Minimum Earth Cover or Other Means of Stabilisation:

Rock Dump

48.

Anchoring Details:

N/A

Pipeline Management

49.

Environmental Design Criteria Description:

Designed to withstand 100 year return period storm levels; Erosion mitigation measures based on hydrological surveys; Minimised flora disturbance based on vegetation surveys; ROW minimised to restrict land disturbance.

50.

Marine Growth Allowance (mm):

Less than 60 m WD = 30 mm

60 m to 150 m WD = 10 mm

More than 150 m WD = 0mm

51

Risk Management Description:

Gorgon Upstream has a Risk Management Policy aligned to the principles of AS/NZS4360: Risk Management.

Formal safety assessments and risk assessment will be in accordance with AS2885.1.

The Pipeline Risk Management is included in the Formal Safety Assessment; document number G1-NT-REP-J0005.

 

 


Attachment A

 

Overview

The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 was enacted to provide a legislative framework for the regulation of offshore petroleum activities and the storage of greenhouse gases within Australian waters. The Act was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive legal structure governing the exploration, production, and storage of offshore petroleum resources while ensuring environmental protection and safety. The Act was passed by the Parliament of Australia and includes provisions for the licensing and regulation of offshore activities, environmental management, and the establishment of joint authorities to manage offshore resources between the Commonwealth and the states. The policy objective of the Act is to facilitate the sustainable development of offshore petroleum resources while mitigating potential environmental impacts and ensuring the safety of operations. This legislative framework is critical for managing the complex and often contentious issues that arise from offshore petroleum activities, such as the potential for environmental damage and the need to balance economic interests with environmental protection. The Act empowers the Titles Administrator, acting on behalf of the relevant offshore petroleum joint authority, to manage applications for variations to existing licences, ensuring that any changes to operations are thoroughly assessed and approved in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This ensures that operations remain compliant with environmental and safety standards and that any modifications are managed effectively to minimise risks.

Scope and Application

The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 applies to the proposed variation of Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL for Chevron Australia Pty Ltd and its associated entities. This Act governs the regulation of offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities in Australian waters, specifically concerning the application for varying the terms of a pipeline licence. The application pertains to the offshore area of Western Australia, indicating the geographic and jurisdictional reach of this Act. The application seeks to update the pipeline licence to reflect the as-constructed pipeline coordinates and other technical specifications, ensuring the pipeline operations comply with the legislative requirements. The Act allows for public submissions within 30 days from the notice publication date, which appears in the Australian Government Gazette. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds for this particular application, and the variation's approval may be subject to further assessment by the Titles Administrator. The Act extends its application through subordinate instruments, which may include regulations and guidelines detailing the specific requirements for pipeline operations, safety standards, and environmental protections. These instruments provide further clarity and operational details beyond the primary legislation, ensuring comprehensive regulation of offshore pipeline activities in Australia. The application for the variation of Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL is thus subject to the overarching provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, alongside any applicable subordinate legislation.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (section 226 and 708) relevant to this application for a variation of Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL involve the process for submitting and reviewing changes to existing pipeline licences. Section 226 allows for the submission of an application for a variation to an existing pipeline licence, while Section 708 outlines the procedure for public notices and submissions related to these variations. According to these sections, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd and associated entities have applied to update the Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL to reflect the as-constructed pipeline coordinates and various design and operational parameters. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties involved in this variation application. Firstly, the applicant must provide detailed information about the proposed changes to the pipeline licence, including updated pipeline coordinates, design specifications, and operational parameters. These details must be submitted within the specified timeframe, allowing for public submissions. The Titles Administrator, acting on behalf of the Commonwealth–Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority, must then review the application and consider any public submissions received within the 30-day window. This review process ensures that the proposed changes align with regulatory standards and do not adversely impact the environment or other stakeholders. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 can lead to significant legal consequences. The Act provides for both civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. Civil penalties can include fines, while criminal penalties can result in imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the breach and are determined by the relevant courts. Additionally, non-compliance can lead to the suspension or revocation of the pipeline licence, which would halt any operations associated with the pipeline. Therefore, it is crucial for all parties to adhere strictly to the requirements set forth in the Act during the application and review process. In summary, the application for the variation of Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 involves submitting detailed information about the proposed changes, allowing for public submissions, and undergoing a rigorous review process by the Titles Administrator. The Act imposes clear obligations on the applicants to provide comprehensive details and ensures that any non-compliance can result in substantial civil and criminal penalties, as well as potential licence suspension or revocation.

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