Chelonia-1 Chelonia-2 exploration wells, Northwest shelf

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Chelonia-1 Chelonia-2 exploration wells, Northwest shelf

Project

Proponent:

Apache Northwest Pty Ltd

Proposal description:

Apache Northwest Pty Ltd proposes to drill two exploration wells, Chelonia-1 and -2 in Permit Area EP 342 which is located at the head of Exmouth Gulf. Both wells will have the same surface location, situated outside the Ningaloo Marine Park, approximately 100 m from the boundary and 4 km to the SSW of South Muiron Island.

Assessment Number:

1170

Region:

Referred under EP Act:

s38

Industry sector:

Last updated:

January 18, 1999

Current Status:

Ministerial Statement published

Ministerial Statement published

2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal

Chair's Determination:

Consultative Environmental Review

Preliminary Environmental Factors:

Marine Environmental Quality

Date published:

Thursday, 16 October, 1997

3. Assessment

Environmental Review

Public submissions:

Monday, 22 June, 1998 to Monday, 20 July, 1998

Environmental Review documentation:

A1170_R0914_CER.pdf

4. EPA Report on assessment

EPA Report Number:

914

EPA Report:

Key Environmental Factors:

Marine Environmental Quality

Date published:

Friday, 20 November, 1998

Appeals close:

Friday, 4 December, 1998

5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal

Ministerial Statement

Date of approval:

Monday, 11 January, 1999

Ministerial Statement:

Ministerial Statement 0492

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/chelonia-1-chelonia-2-exploration-wells-northwest-shelf