Project Proponent Apache Northwest Pty Ltd Proposal description Apache Northwest Pty Ltd proposes to drill two exploration wells, Chelonia-1 and -2 in Permit Area EP 342 which is located at the head of Exmouth Gulf. Both wells will have the same surface location, situated outside the Ningaloo Marine Park, approximately 100 m from the boundary and 4 km to the SSW of South Muiron Island. Assessment Number 1170 Region Gascoyne Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated January 18, 1999 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Date published Thursday, 16 October, 1997 3. Assessment Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation A1170_R0914_CER.pdf (PDF, 47.38 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 914 EPA Report EPA Report 914 (PDF, 2.96 MB) Key Environmental Factors Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Date published Friday, 20 November, 1998 Appeals close Friday, 4 December, 1998 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, 11 January, 1999 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 0492 (PDF, 447.36 KB)
