Nov 29 (LNGJ) - Santos, the Australian energy company with LNG interests in Australia and Papua New Guinea, has shut down the main natural gas trunkline from the John Brookes platform in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia to the Varanus Island gas processing facilities after a gas leak was discovered. Santos said a return to full production would take four to six weeks after repairs are carried out.
“The observation of the leak occurred during routine activities on the normally un-staffed facility. The platform and pipeline were immediately shutdown and depressurised and all personnel demobilised,” said Adelaide-based Santos. The company was working with customers and other parties to manage gas supply arrangements while the leak is repaired.
