Inpex exploration to maximise value of Ichthys LNG
Inpex Corporation announced that Inpex Browse E&P Pty Ltd (Inpex Browse) has been awarded an exploration permit for Release Area WA-504-P, offshore Western Australia.
Inpex Browse will hold a 40% participating interest in the block, while Santos will hold a 60% participating interest serving as operator.
Ichthys LNG
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 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 Western Australia. It covers an area of 83 km2 where the water is approximately 400 m deep. It is also situated northwest of already discovered large gas reserves, including the Ichthys gas-condensate field as well as the Prelude and Concerto gas fields.
The exploration permit covering the block follows the WA-502-P exploration permit also awarded to Inpex Browse following the 2013 Australian Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release.
Inpex is committed to further expanding its exploration and development activities in the Asia-Oceania region.
Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward
Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/13062014/inpex_awarded_exploration_block_offshore_australia_756/
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