Advice On Timing Of The North West Shelf Project Extension - EPBC 2018/8335.

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Internal DCCEEW advice exchanged in February 2025 regarding timing considerations for the North West Shelf Project Extension (EPBC 2018/8335). Energy division officials advised that the Australian Energy Market Operator's 2024 Western Australian Gas Statement of Opportunities identifies Browse as a potential gas supply source only post-2030, not addressing near-term supply shortfalls forecast for this decade. The advice notes that Browse will not connect to the East Coast Gas Market and therefore will not directly impact east coast gas supply or pricing. It references Western Australia's existing policy reserving gas equivalent to 15% of LNG production for domestic market use, noting application to Browse would be a WA Government matter. The documents indicate cross-divisional discussion between climate/environment and energy officials regarding expansion of the Karratha gas plant, with energy advice deemed applicable to both Browse and Karratha projects.