**Barossa Project in Timor Sea: Progress Continues Towards Third-Quarter 2025 Launch**
In the Timor Sea, off the coast of northwest Australia, the Barossa gas-condensate development project remains on schedule to deliver first gas in the third quarter of 2025. Operated by Santos, this project aims to backfill the Darwin LNG complex by providing a new source of gas and condensate.
### Construction Milestones
– **FPSO Pre-Commissioning:** The Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility is currently in the pre-commissioning yard in Singapore, preparing for its sail away in the first quarter of 2025. This marks a significant step towards ensuring that all necessary equipment and systems are ready for operations.
– **Pipeline Progress:** The 262 km gas export pipeline, a crucial component for transporting the extracted gas to the Darwin LNG facility, is nearing completion. Over 50% of the pipeline has already been installed, with completion expected in the second quarter of this year.
– **Drilling Operations:** Drilling activities are ongoing, with the fourth well now under construction. Productivity from the three wells completed so far has been at the higher end of expectations, indicating good performance and potential for increased gas production.
### Subsea and Infield Infrastructure
– **Subsea Risers and Dynamics Umbilicals:** Pre-commissioning of all subsea infield flowlines has been completed. This crucial step ensures that the subsea infrastructure is ready to support the gas and condensate flow from the wells to the FPSO.
– **Darwin Pipeline Duplication:** Construction of the Darwin pipeline duplication, essential for enhancing capacity and reliability, is 64% complete. This Duplication project will complement the existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless gas delivery to the Darwin LNG facility.
### Overall Project Status
The Barossa project, designed to add 1.8 MMt/year to Santos’ LNG portfolio, is more than 82% complete. The ongoing construction activities and positive drilling results confirm that the project remains on track for its third-quarter 2025 launch. With FEED near completion for the Bayu-Undan CCS project and ongoing consultations with local communities regarding environmental impacts, Santos is diligently managing all facets of the development.
### Conclusion
The Barossa project in the Timor Sea continues to advance steadily, addressing the need for a reliable gas supply to