Gas pipeline operators Jemena has revealed the proposed pipeline alignment for a proposed Galilee Basin gas project
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The proposed pipeline will span 585km to connect gas from Galilee Energy Glenaras Gas Project near Longreach to Jemena's Queensland Gas Pipeline near Injune, north of Roma.
The $600 million project will also include two compressor stations, two mainline valves, and two scraper stations.
The announcement comes 18 months after Jemena signed a memorandum of understanding with Galilee Energy to fast-track the delivery of gas from the Galilee Basin to the east-coast domestic market.
Jemena's Executive General Manager of Gas Markets, Antoon Boey, said the pipeline would initially transport 200 terajoules of gas a day, although it may be designed with a larger diameter to accommodate greater future volumes.
"We're encouraged by the strong productivity observed by Galilee Energy to date as part of the Glenaras Gas Project and remain on-track to achieving our milestones so the pipeline infrastructure is there in the event gas is proven and commercial operations begin," Mr Boey said.
"Our preferred pipeline alignment represents the most efficient way of bringing new gas to market taking into account local terrain and construction conditions. We have set aside significant time to discuss the proposed route with local stakeholders, and anticipate commencing that work in 2020."
The GGP project forms part of Jemena's Northern Growth Strategy which aims to address gas shortages across the east coast.
Mr Boey said Jemena's Northern Growth Strategy commenced with the construction of the now operational Northern Gas Pipeline which connects gas from Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory to Queensland at Mount Isa.
Initial plans for the Galilee Glenaras project released in 2017 proposed a pipeline be built all the way from Mount Isa to the Roma area and Jemena say this is still the longer term plan to link the two.
A Jemena spokesperson said the aim was to ultimately connect to the NGP, however the build schedule reflects the maturity of the various gas fields.
"We're building this first because the Glenaras Gas Project is expected to come online before NT's Beetaloo Basin - so the infrastructure is needed there first," the spokesperson said.
- courtesy North West Star, Mount Isa.