Narrabri Gas Project Begins Formal Assessment Process

abarrelfull wrote on 04 Apr 2014 22:06
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Santos has commenced the first formal step in the assessment process for the Narrabri Gas Project by submitting its Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) to the NSW Government.

As part of this process, Santos has identified any potential environmental issues associated with the Project’s construction and operation, regardless of how unlikely they are to occur.

The PEA outlines strategies to address any potential issues of concern, including:

Avoiding work in areas of cultural heritage or ecological significance
Locating the majority of our water treatment facilities outside the Pilliga
Environmental initiatives to preserve and improve local ecology
Monitoring and managing any water impacts.
These issues will then be addressed in a detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which will be on public exhibition later this year, providing the community the opportunity to provide feedback on Project plans.

“This comprehensive and thorough environmental assessment process will provide a solid foundation against which to measure our performance over the coming years,” Santos NSW General Manager, Peter Mitchley said.

As outlined in the PEA, Santos is confident that any environmental impacts will be minimal and can be managed to ensure the community and environment are safe.

The Narrabri Gas Project will deliver much-needed investment and employment opportunities including 1,200 jobs during Project construction, up to 200 ongoing positions, and a $160 million fund to benefit the local community.

The Project may also generate $1.6 billion in royalties to fund the provision of essential Government services and infrastructure.

“Santos understands that benefits generated by the Project need to be delivered to the community while minimising any potential impacts,” Mr Mitchley said.

“We look forward to continue working with the community to ensure a better understanding of the Project and how Santos will mitigate any environmental impacts identified.”

• Narrabri Gas Project Begins Formal Assessment Process

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