Mitsui gets nod for enhanced Waitsia gas proposal
Mitsui E&P Australia, part of Mitsui & Co, has received approval from the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority to increase the number of production wells for its Waitsia gas project's second stage from eight to 19, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency.
The project's description of production capacity has been revised to 91.25 petajoules per year, maintaining the same output.
The new Waitsia gas plant and pipelines, part of this onshore conventional gas venture, are located next to the existing Xyris Production Facility and aim to supply gas directly to Western Australia's domestic market.
The estimated project cost is between A$600 million and A$650 million.