據OE網站8月4日報道，澳大利亞海上油氣安全監管機構NOPSEMA已批準殼牌公司在西澳大利亞州北海岸的Browse盆地開發Crux氣田的海上項目提案。

擬議的Crux開發項目由一個平臺和五個生產井組成，將通過一條165公里的出口管道與Prelude浮動液化天然氣（FLNG）設施連接。

NOPSEMA周二表示，經過“近兩年的徹底而仔細的評估，”該計劃已被接受。根據法定時限，這包括一個公眾評論過程和考慮所有反饋。

監管者補充道，Crux的開發項目在進行之前還需要獲得進一步的法規批準，包括已接受的環境計劃，井作業管理計劃和設施安全案例。所有必要的監管批準必須在活動開始之前就獲批。

其稱，根據監管要求，NOPSEMA將在接受決定后的10天內發布原因說明和OPP [海上項目提案]最終文件。

郝芬 譯自 OE 網站

原文如下:

Shell's Crux Gas Field Development Proposal Accepted

Australian offshore oil and gas safety regulator NOPSEMA has accepted Shell's offshore project proposal for the development of the Crux gas field in the Browse Basin, off the north coast of Western Australia.

Consisting of a platform and five production wells, the proposed Crux development would connect to the Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility via a 165km export pipeline.

NOPSEMA said Tuesday it had accepted the plan after "a thorough and careful assessment process of almost two years."

"In line with statutory timeframes, this has included a public comment process and consideration of all feedback," NOPSEMA said.

The Crux development is subject to further regulatory approvals prior to proceeding, including an accepted environment plan, a well operations management plan and facility safety case. All required regulatory approvals must be in place before activity can begin, the regulator added.

"A statement of reasons and final OPP [Offshore Project Proposal] document will be published by NOPSEMA within 10 days of the acceptance decision, in accordance with the regulatory requirements," it said.