Downstream Processing Chemical Production Facility ProjectProponent: Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy & Fertilisers LimitedProposal description: Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers Limited proposes to construct and operate a methanol plant with a production capacity of approximately 5,000 tonnes per day (tpd) on Site E within the Burrup Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) on the Burrup Peninsula. The proposal is adjacent to the Murujuga National Park. The proposal would result in the disturbance of approximately 75 hectares within Site E. Assessment Number: 2185Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: IndustrialLast updated: December 3, 2018Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Downstream Processing Chemical Production FacilityComment period: Wednesday, 14 November, 2018 to Tuesday, 20 November, 2018Referral documentation: Key Characteristics Cover Letter.pdf Submission of Key Proposal Characteristics Table.pdf 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Public Environmental ReviewExtract of determination: Downstream Processing Chemical Production FacilityPreliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsMarine Environmental QualityFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaHydrological ProcessesInland Waters Environmental QualityDate published: Monday, 3 December, 2018
