Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) to Albemarle Lithium Plant Gas Pipeline Proposal

Project

Proponent:

Proposal description:

DBNGP (WA) Nominees Pty Limited propose to construct 670m of underground natural gas pipeline between the Albemarle Kemerton Plant (a lithium hydroxide manufacturing plant) and the existing Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline.

The proposal is located in Kemerton, approximately 17km north-east of Bunbury and will provide natural gas to the Albemarle Kemerton Plant (Ministerial Statement No. 1085).

The proposed pipeline will be constructed within a 30m wide corridor requiring clearing of 2.1 hectares of post-agricultural land, plantation and native vegetation. Revegetation will be undertaken to restore a 25m wide area of the construction site (1.6 hectares), with a 5m wide area remaining clear above the pipeline alignment for maintenance access.

Region:

Peel

Referred under EP Act:

s38

Industry sector:

Infrastructure

Last updated:

March 5, 2019

Current Status:

Decision on whether to assess has been published

1. Referral

Comment on this referral:

Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) to Albemarle Lithium Plant Gas Pipeline Proposal

Comment period:

Monday, 11 February, 2019 to Sunday, 17 February, 2019

Referral documentation:

Referral Form

2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal

Chair's Determination:

Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act – Dealt with Under Part V Division 2 (Clearing) (Not appealable)

Extract of determination:

Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) to Albemarle Lithium Plant Gas Pipeline Proposal

Preliminary Environmental Factors:

Flora and Vegetation

Terrestrial Environmental Quality

Terrestrial Fauna

Inland Waters

Date published:

Tuesday, 5 March, 2019