In March 2008 the North West Shelf Project approved funding for the North Rankin Redevelopment Project which will access additional recoverable reserves by recovering remaining low pressure gas from the North Rankin and Perseus gas fields, and extend the field life to around 2040.
The project involves the installation of a second platform -- North Rankin B -- which will be connected by two 100 metre bridges to the existing North Rankin A platform. North Rankin B is scheduled for start-up in 2013 and on completion both platforms will be operated as a single integrated facility known as the North Rankin hub. The redevelopment scope also includes the necessary tie-ins and refurbishment of the North Rankin A platform.
Find out more about the Woodside-operated North West Shelf project at www.woodside.com.au
