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❓ A parliamentary question seeks clarification on the regulatory responsibility for a proposed floating LNG facility in the Kimberley region, specifically regarding DMIRS's role and expertise. The answer confirms DMIRS's experience in regulating LNG facilities.

AnsweredQoN 1215Legislative Council

Asked

14 February 2023

Member

Hon Dr Brad Pettitt

Portfolio

Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to this statement by Buru Energy Ltd in their latest Quarterly Report (Dec 2022), “As part of the continuing work on the commercialisation of the Rafael discovery, Buru entered into an agreement with Transborders Energy, to conduct a pre-feasibility study for a Kimberley-based compact marinised Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant solution.” and I ask: (a) based on what Buru has advised the Department of Mines, Industry Reglation and Safety (DMIRS), or on DMIRS own assessment, would the floating LNG facility be located in State or Commonwealth waters; (b) if in State waters, would DMIRS be the body responsible for regulating the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility; (c) if yes to (b), what experience or expertise does DMIRS have in relation to the regulation of FLNG facilities; and (d) if no to (b), which regulatory agency would be responsible for regulating the FLNG facility?

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Answered

14 March 2023

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum

Response time

6 days

(a)   DMIRS has not been informed of the location of any proposed floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline facility.
(b)   Yes.
(c)   The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has experience regulating LNG facilities.
(d)   Not applicable.

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