Exxon Mobil and partner BHP Billiton are planning to develop the world’s biggest floating LNG project offshore Western Australia in the Scarborough field, according to a filing with Australia’s environment department.
The floating LNG terminal would be able to produce 6 to 7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG and the production start-up is planned in 2020-2021. The 500 metres long terminal would be located 220 kilometres from the Australian coast.
Exxon Mobil and BHP Billiton, which are 50-50 joint venture partners in the Scarborough development, expect to make a final investment decision on the project in 2014-2015.
[mappress] LNG World News Staff, April 3, 2013; Image: Exxon Mobil