Project Profile
Value: US$60.5 million (exploratory work program)
Location: Western Australia, northern Exmouth sub-basin, Australia
Area: 2,030km2 3D seismic survey
Start-up Year: -
WA-491-P (released as W12-14) located offshore Western Australia, 75-100km offshore from Onslow, predominately in the northern Exmouth sub-basin, has been awarded to Shell who will be the operator with 100% interest. The company proposed a guaranteed work program of 2,030km2 3D seismic survey and geological and geophysical studies to an estimated value of US$18.5 million. The secondary work program consists of geological and geophysical studies and one exploration well to an estimated value of US$42 million.
Operators:
Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd: Operator with 100% interest