Woodside, Partners Formally Select FLNG for Browse

Joint venture partners have formally selected the use of floating LNG (FLNG) technology as the development concept to commercialise the three Browse gas fields, Woodside said in a statement.

In an announcement made on August 20, Woodside recommended the Browse Joint Venture participants use floating LNG (FLNG) technology as the development concept.

This concept involves using Shell’s FLNG technology and Woodside’s offshore development expertise for the Browse LNG development. The Browse Joint Venture participants have agreed to progress Basis of Design (BOD) work in relation to the selected development concept.

The BOD phase will determine the major design parameters for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) of the proposed subsea and FLNG facilities and associated infrastructure, Woodside said.

The BOD phase will be executed by Woodside as operator of the Browse Joint Venture, with support from Shell as the FLNG technology provider, to enable the optimal development of the Browse resources.

Work will commence immediately to undertake all of the necessary studies and work required to place the Browse Joint Venture participants in a position to consider the commencement of FEED for the selected development concept in 2014.