Browse Basin: Shell signs floating platform design contract

Shell is persisting with plans to build a floating gas processing facility over the Browse Basin.

It has signed two contracts: one for front-end design and one for terms under which the facility would be built, if the company decides to go ahead with it.

The company had already signalled its “intent” to use the proposed gas-processing hub at James Price Point, which will need the approval of the Environment Minister to proceed.

A former federal court judge has also flagged his intention to oppose the gas hub, on behalf of a number of Aboriginal traditional owners who do not want it.

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Thursday, March 11th, 2010 Aboriginal, Business and finance, Government, Oil and gas