COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Sections 226 and 708
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
VARIATION OF PIPELINE LICENCE WA-29-PL
(JULIMAR DEVELOPMENT PHASE 2)
I, GRAEME ALBERT WATERS, the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, on behalf of the Commonwealth–Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority hereby vary Pipeline Licence WA-29-PL, dated 5 May 2020 (the licence), for which:
Woodside Energy Julimar Pty Ltd
(ACN 130 391 365)
KUFPEC Australia (Julimar) Pty Ltd
(ACN 139 500 502)
are the registered titleholders, as set out below.
The variation takes effect on the day on which this notice of variation is published 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 COMMONWEALTH–WESTERN AUSTRALIA
OFFSHORE PETROLEUM JOINT AUTHORITY
- The Route of the Pipeline is varied by deleting the table of coordinates on page 2 of the licence instrument and replacing it with the following table:
Feature ID | Feature Name | UTM Zone | Easting(mE) | Northing(mN) |
1 | Julimar-A Drill Centre Manifold | Zone 50 | 295 229.87 | 7 770 931.83 |
2 | Julimar-A Flowline End Termination | Zone 50 | 295 241.24 | 7 771 009.01 |
3 | Start of first bend (turning point) | Zone 50 | 295 916.40 | 7 771 813.63 |
4 | Inflection point of bend 1 | Zone 50 | 296 250.69 | 7 772 212.02 |
5 | End of first bend (turning point) | Zone 50 | 296 659.80 | 7 772 533.08 |
6 | In-Line Tee Assembly | Zone 50 | 297 991.06 | 7 773 577.82 |
7 | Start of second bend (turning point) | Zone 50 | 308 960.22 | 7 782 186.08 |
8 | Inflection point of bend 2 | Zone 50 | 309 539.35 | 7 782 640.57 |
9 | End of second bend (turning point) | Zone 50 | 310 178.80 | 7 783 005.34 |
10 | Brunello-A Flowline End Termination | Zone 50 | 311 965.82 | 7 784 024.77 |
11 | Brunello-A Crossover Manifold* | Zone 50 | 311 987 | 7 784 092.60 |
* Feature licenced under Pipeline Licence WA-26-PL
The pipeline route map on page 3 replaces the map at Attachment 1 of the licence instrument.
The rest of the Route of the Pipeline section remains as stated in the licence instrument dated 5 May 2020.
2. The Design and Construction section in Specifications is varied by deleting the paragraph on page 3 of the licence instrument and replacing it with:
The offshore pipeline must be designed and constructed in accordance with Offshore Standard DNVGL‐ST‐F101 ‐Submarine Pipeline Systems (Offshore Pipeline), which is incorporated in its entirety in Australian Standard AS2885.4 ‐ Pipelines, Gas and Liquid Petroleum (Part 4: Submarine Pipelines). Specifically, the design and construction phase of the pipeline must comply with DNVGL‐ST‐F101.
3. The Basis of Design section in Specifications is varied only by deleting Items 6, 7, 9 and 16 in the table on pages 3 and 4 and replacing those items with the following:
Item | Item Description | Details |
6 | Pipeline and Riser Steel Grade | DNVGL 450 MWP DFP C/UNS S3103 (S for CRA) |
7 | Pipeline Specification | DNVGL 450 MWP DFP C/UNS S3103 (S for CRA) Multiple Welding Processes |
9 | Operating Design Pressure | 36.06 MPa(a) |
16 | Cathodic Protection | 44 sacrificial Aluminium-Zinc-Indium anodes installed on the flowline, spools and structures with a spacing of 40 joints. The condition of the cathodic protection will be monitored via periodic ROV survey. |
The rest of the Basis of Design section in Specifications remains as stated in the licence instrument dated 5 May 2020.
JULIMAR DEVELOPMENT PHASE 2 PIPELINE ROUTE
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 greenhouse gas storage within Australian waters. This Act was introduced to address the need for comprehensive and coordinated regulation of offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage operations to ensure environmental protection, safety, and efficient resource management. The Act is administered by the Commonwealth–Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority, which operates under the authority delegated by the Parliament of Australia. The primary policy objective of the Act is to facilitate the development of offshore resources while minimising environmental impact and ensuring the safety of operations. The Act enables the regulation of activities such as exploration, production, and storage, and it includes provisions for licensing, environmental management, and safety standards. The legislative framework established by the Act is critical in balancing economic development with environmental stewardship and public safety in Australia's offshore areas.
Scope and Application
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 governs the variation of the Pipeline Licence WA-29-PL, which pertains to the Julimar Development Phase 2 pipeline. This legislation applies to the registered titleholders, Woodside Energy Julimar Pty Ltd and KUFPEC Australia (Julimar) Pty Ltd, and concerns the specifications and design of the pipeline. The variation made under this Act specifically affects the pipeline's route and design parameters, ensuring compliance with the latest offshore standards and technical specifications. Geographically, the Act operates within the Commonwealth of Australia, particularly concerning offshore petroleum activities in Western Australia. The variation does not introduce any new exclusions or exemptions but rather refines existing parameters to meet updated regulatory standards. The Act's application is further extended through subordinate instruments that detail specific technical and operational requirements.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (section 226 and 708) as applied in this legislation, vary the Pipeline Licence WA-29-PL for the Julimar Development Phase 2. This variation modifies the pipeline route by replacing the existing table of coordinates with a new set of coordinates (section 226). It also updates the design and construction specifications to comply with the Offshore Standard DNVGL-ST-F101 – Submarine Pipeline Systems (Offshore Pipeline) incorporated in Australian Standard AS2885.4 – Pipelines, Gas and Liquid Petroleum (Part 4: Submarine Pipelines) (section 226). Additionally, the Basis of Design section is altered to reflect new details about the pipeline and riser steel grade, pipeline specification, operating design pressure, and cathodic protection (section 708).
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the parties or entities it governs include ensuring that the offshore pipeline is designed and constructed in accordance with the specified offshore standard and Australian standard. The registered titleholders, Woodside Energy Julimar Pty Ltd and KUFPEC Australia (Julimar) Pty Ltd, must adhere to the updated design and construction specifications as well as the new Basis of Design details. This involves ensuring that the pipeline and riser steel grade, pipeline specification, operating design pressure, and cathodic protection are all implemented as specified.
Any breach of the provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 may result in civil or criminal consequences. The specific penalties are not detailed in the provided excerpt, but generally, breaches of the Act can lead to fines and other penalties as determined by the courts. The severity of the penalties may depend on the nature and extent of the breach. For example, failure to comply with the design and construction standards could result in substantial fines and potential criminal charges if the breach causes harm to people or the environment. Similarly, non-compliance with the Basis of Design requirements could lead to penalties for inadequate protection measures and monitoring.