Project Profile
Location: Browse Basin, offshore Western Australia, Australia
Area: 83 sq km
Water Depth: approx. 400 m deep
Start-up Year: -
INPEX Browse, a subsidiary, was awarded an exploration permit for Release Area WA-504-P. This is the 11th block in which INPEX holds exploration permits or retention leases in the vicinity of the Ichthys gas-condensate field, where INPEX as Operator is developing the world-scale Ichthys LNG Project. Exploration of the Block will help INPEX maximise the potential value of the Ichthys LNG Project, in line with the company’s initiatives.The Block is located approximately 500 km north-northeast of Broome, off the coast of the state of Western Australia. It covers an area of 83 km2 where the water is approximately 400 m deep. The Block is situated northwest of large gas reserves that have been discovered, including the Ichthys gas-condensate field as well as the Prelude and Concerto gas fields.
Operators:
Santos: Operator with 60% interest
INPEX Browse E&P Pty Ltd: 40% interest