Environment

We take pride in the delivery of onshore and offshore marine monitoring programs, developing innovative research partnerships and robust management plans to reduce our environmental footprint.

Working alongside reputable research scientists, we invest in programs to build a wealth of data, which supports better understanding and protection of the environments where we operate.

Our programs are focused on developing responsible management approaches to protect the environment, while supporting development and meeting the expectations of the communities where work and of which we are proud to be a part.

 

We are committed to:

  • ensuring our people are competent with the appropriate training, environmental knowledge and adequate resources to support sound environmental management
  • empowering our people to identify risks and intervene to prevent environmental harm
  • investing in development and implementation of onshore and offshore marine monitoring programs
  • compliance with environmental obligations and commitments through risk reduction and implementation of effective control measures
  • driving ongoing improvements in environmental performance through monitoring, auditing and reviews
  • building greater knowledge and skills to support protection of the environment

Environment Plans 

Currently open for consultation: 

  1. Ichthys Project Offshore Facility (Operation) – five-year revision EP

INPEX is preparing a five-year revision of the EP for the ongoing operation of the Ichthys offshore production facilities within production licence WA-50-L in the Browse Basin. The EP covers the continued 24/7 operation of the CPF Ichthys Explorer, FPSO Ichthys Venturer, and the connected subsea production system, along with the use of support vessels for logistics, maintenance and waste management. It also includes planned shutdown and maintenanc

e campaigns, accommodation support vessels, and updates arising from operational improvements, audits and management of change processes.

For more detailed information on the EP, please see the Ichthys Offshore Facility Operation factsheet, or by visiting the following website: Home Page - Ichthys Project EP update 2027-2031.

 

  1. Ichthys Project Gas Export Pipeline (Operation) – five-year revision EP

INPEX is preparing a five-year revision of the EP for the operation and maintenance of the Ichthys Gas Export Pipeline (GEP), which transports gas from the Ichthys Field to the LNG processing facility in Darwin, Northern Territory.

The EP covers ongoing pipeline operations, routine inspection and monitoring activities in Commonwealth waters using survey vessels, remotely operated vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles, as well as contingency maintenance and repair works should they be required.  The revised EP incorporates updates arising from operational improvements, audit findings and management of change processes implemented since the commencement of operations.

For more detailed information on the EP, please see the Ichthys Gas Export Pipeline factsheet, or by visiting the following website: Home Page - Ichthys Project EP update 2027-2031.

 

  1. Proposed Ichthys Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines and Subsea Production System Construction EP

INPEX is preparing a new EP to support the expansion of the Ichthys subsea production system within production licence WA-50-L. The proposed activities include the installation, tie-in, testing and commissioning of new subsea infrastructure such as umbilicals, flowlines, manifolds, spools, jumpers and associated control systems to connect future production wells to existing facilities. The EP also incorporates geophysical and geotechnical seabed surveys that will inform future subsea infrastructure installation activities, with works expected to be undertaken over a five-year period.

For more detailed information on the EP, please see the  Ichthys Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines and Subsea Production System Construction factsheet, or by visiting the following website: Home Page - Ichthys Project EP update 2027-2031.

Accepted Environment Plans: 

Ichthys Development Drilling WA-50-L (five year revision) Environment Plan

Proposed Cash Maple geophysical and geotechnical survey Environment Plan

Proposed G-7-AP vessel-based geophysical and geotechnical survey Environment Plan

Ichthys Umbilicals Risers Flowlines and Subsea Production System Installation (revision) Environment Plan

Climate change

INPEX recognises climate change is a critical issue – for business and for communities.

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INPEX is committed to recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples whose cultures have existed in Australia for more than 65,000 years.

In particular, we acknowledge the Larrakia people as the recognised Traditional Owners of the land and waters where Ichthys LNG onshore facilities are located, in addition to the Whadjuk Nyoongar people on whose lands our Perth office is situated. Furthermore, Broome and Djarindjin are important logistical locations for transit of our offshore workforce, and we therefore extend our acknowledgement to the Yawuru, Bardi and Jawi peoples, respectively.

INPEX acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play in the development of our business in Australia and pay our respects to their Elders – past and present.