Project Profile
Location: Western flank of Rankin Platform of the Carnarvon Basin, ~ 125 km from the coastline of Western Australia
Area: 80km²
Water Depth: 560-720 m
Start-up Year: -
Exploration Permit WA-450-P is located on the western flank of Rankin Platform of the Carnarvon Basin and is approximately 125 km from the coastline of Western Australia and approximately 35 km from the gas pipeline that joins the East Spar field to the domestic gas network. The giant Gorgon and Clio gas fields are approximately 10 km to the north of gazettal area. The producing Woollybutt and Griffin-Chinook-Scindian oil fields are approximately 30 km to the southwest and 40 km to the south, respectively. WA-450-P sits within the central part of the Northern Carnarvon Basin straddling the boundaries of three major tectonic elements, the gas rich Exmouth Plateau in the north, Alpha Arch in the east and the Exmouth Sub-Basin in the south. The permit covers a surface area of 80km² at water depth of 560 to 720 metres.
Operators:
Macquarie Capital & Brookfield Asset Management: Operator with 75% interest
Finder Exploration: 25% interest