Project Proponent Cleanaway Co Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is for the installation and operation of a Heated Overland Thermal Treatment (‘Hottpad’) system at the Karratha liquid waste treatment plant and waste transfer station located approximately 6 kilometres south-west of Karratha. The Hottpad is intended to treat hydrocarbon-impacted ‘sludge’ from oil and gas operations in the region, that are currently transported interstate for thermal treatment. The proposal has a project life of 10 years and involves a self-sustaining smouldering combustion process to thermally degrade hydrocarbon contaminants. The system comprises: Two containerised Hottpad units An exhaust management system, including a mercury recovery unit, odour control and stack Continuous emissions monitoring system Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Waste management Last updated January 09, 2023 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Heated Overland Thermal Treatment Pad (‘Hottpad’) System at the Karratha Liqui… Referral documentation Referral Form (PDF, 346.25 KB) Supporting Document (PDF, 4.51 MB) Proposal Content Document (PDF, 170.68 KB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. No advice given (Appealable) Extract of determination Heated Overland Thermal Treatment Pad (‘Hottpad’) System at the Karratha Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and Waste Transfer Station (PDF, 331.28 KB) Date published Monday, 9 January, 2023
