North West Shelf Project LNG Operation Extension
Sector: LNG • Location: Karratha, Western Australia, Australia
Source: ohchr
The North West Shelf Project (NWS), a major Liquid Nitrogen Gas (LNG) operation centered on the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia, seeks to extend its operation for forty years until 2068 and begin processing third-party gas. The project is adjacent to the Dampier Archipelago, a World Heritage site of natural and cultural significance. The project received conditional approval from the Minis
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- LNG, Fertilizers, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Karratha, Western Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ohchr
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The North West Shelf Project (NWS), a major Liquid Nitrogen Gas (LNG) operation centered on the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia, seeks to extend its operation for forty years until 2068 and begin processing third-party gas. The project is adjacent to the Dampier Archipelago, a World Heritage site of natural and cultural significance. The project received conditional approval from the Minister of Environment and Water in late 2025 after federal assessment and re-evaluation. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Karratha |
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Source | ohchr |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | LNG, Fertilizers, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-06-01 |
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