Name of the Project
Kipper 1B project.
Location
Kipper field, in the Gippsland basin, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia, Esso Australia Resources, and its coventurers, Mepau (Mitsui) and Woodside Energy.
Project Description
The project will bring on line much-needed additional gas supply from the Gippsland basin.
A jack-up rig will be used to drill and install one subsea well into the Kipper field.
The project further involves significant upgrades to the West Tuna platform.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
About $200-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Drilling into the Kipper field is set to start in 2025, with upgrades to the West Tuna platform to happen simultaneously. The project is expected to be operational in 2026.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
ExxonMobil (Asia-Pacific), tel +61 39261 0022.
