Prior to proceeding with the design phase, the FLNG development concept must be approved by the Browse JV partners, including Shell, BP and PetroChina.
In April 2013, the company scrapped plans to proceed with onshore development at James Price point as it would not be commercially feasible.
Other concepts studied by the company include a pipeline to existing LNG facilities in the Pilbara and a modified option in the Kimberley.
Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said after a thorough study to commercialize offshore gas resource from the Browse basin, a compelling case has emerged for floating LNG as the best option.
On 2 August 2013, the Commonwealth – Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority varied conditions on five Browse retention leases, allowing the JV to select an alternative development concept for earliest possible commercialization of the resource.
