What is the NWS Project Extension?

Transforming the NWS Project into a third-party gas processing facility.

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Meet the people of the North West Shelf Project

The North West Shelf Project holds a special place for our people, the businesses we work with and the Pilbara community. Find out what the North West Shelf Project means to our team.

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Energy

The North West Shelf Project plays a critical role in supporting energy security, both in Western Australia and for our international customers.

Over 40 years, the project has supplied more than 6,000 petajoules of domestic gas to Western Australia, powering homes and industry. If used for just household electricity this is enough to power homes in cities like Perth for approximately 175 years.

In 2024, the project supplied 14% of Western Australia’s total domestic gas supply. To date, the project has delivered more than 6,500 LNG cargoes overseas.

Jobs

The North West Shelf Project is a major employer in Western Australia with almost 900 direct employees and 1,300 contractors supporting our operations.

The project also engages more than 700 Western Australian businesses and supports thousands of indirect jobs in the industries that rely on North West Shelf gas.

More than 330 employees live locally in Karratha and support the North West Shelf Project.

Tax

The North West Shelf Project pays its fair share of taxes.

Over the past four decades, the project has paid more than $40 billion in federal royalties and excise.

In 2024/25, the North West Shelf Project is expected to deliver $614 million in royalties to Western Australia with royalties also delivered to the Federal Government.

Community

The North West Shelf Project has invested well over $300 million in community contributions in the City of Karratha.

Our support can be seen throughout the community, including the Red Earth Arts Precinct, the Leisureplex, local schools and childcare centres and healthcare infrastructure.

For more than 15 years, the project has supported education outcomes through the Pilbara Education Initiative.

Cultural heritage

We’re proud of the relationships we have developed with Traditional Owners. We recognise the significant cultural heritage values of the land where we operate.

We are working with Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) to support the World Heritage Listing nomination for Murujuga.

We take our responsibility to manage cultural heritage seriously, guided by Traditional Owners, heritage experts and credible science.

Our community impact

We’re proud to support the local community through local jobs, social contribution and training. Find out more about our 2025 community highlights.

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Environmental approvals and management

State Government approval for the North West Shelf Project Extension was received in December 2024, and Federal Government approval in September 2025. Both approvals include a number of conditions which relate to matters including air quality, marine quality and cultural heritage management.

The conditions require the management plans and various associated reports and information to be made publicly available, which can be accessed at the links below:

Participating interests

ParticipantInterest
Woodside (operator)33.33%
BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd16.67%
Chevron Australia Pty Ltd   16.67%
Japan Australia LNG (MIMI) Pty Ltd16.67%
Shell Australia Pty Ltd16.67%
Pilbara enquiries
Phone:

1800 634 988

Fax:

61 8 9158 8000

Email:

[email protected]

Street Address:

Level 3, 24 Sharpe Avenue
Karratha WA 6714
Australia

Related Documents
2025 North West Shelf Project Extension Compliance Assessment Report
2025 North West Shelf Project Extension Fact Sheet
North West Shelf Project Extension - Environmental Review Document
North West Shelf Project Extension Proposal’s Environmental Scoping Document
Social Impact North West Shelf (NWS) Project Extension Information Sheet
North West Shelf Project Extension - Appendices
North West Shelf Project Extension - Appendix B - Air Quality Management Plan
North West Shelf Project Extension - Appendix C - Cultural Heritage Management Plan
North West Shelf Project Extension - Appendix D - Marine Environmental Quality Management Plan
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