Prelude FLNG - a world's first
Description
Prelude FLNG - a world's first
In 2006, the Australian Government awarded Shell an exploration permit in the remote Browse Basin off the northwest coast of Western Australia. In January 2007 Shell discovered gas in the area, with a second discovery made in 2009. These gas fields are around 475km north-east of Broome in Western Australia and over 200km from the nearest point on the Australian mainland. Given the size of the resource and its remote location, the gas fields are well suited to development using Shell's floating FLNG solution.
In May 2011, Shell announced the world's first Final Investment Decision - a commitment to put money on the line - for the development of these gas fields, which is now known as the Prelude FLNG project. Once completed, the FLNG will be the biggest man-made floating structure ever built, measuring a stunning 488 x 74 metres.
In the almost 2 years since, this mega project has moved ahead full steam and currently construction activities are ongoing across the world. Leading the delivery of this project on behalf of Shell is Project Director Jaap de Vries. He will give a presentation on the history and background of Prelude FLNG, the organisation of the project and key delivery locations, as well as the progress made since FID
Location
Prinsessegracht 23, 2514 AP The Hague
Organiser
Oil and Gas Technology
Name and contact details for information
Herman van der Meyden