North West Shelf

For 40 years, the North West Shelf (NWS) Project has been producing affordable and reliable energy for Western Australian and global customers and investing in the Pilbara community.

As one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the world, the NWS Project has supplied energy to Australian and international customers since the 1980’s, investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and community. It has pioneered the LNG industry in Australia and is a nationally significant asset.

The NWS Project is a major employer in and around Karratha, supporting the development of a local workforce through training and employment pathways and contracting opportunities throughout Western Australia.

After decades of processing only the NWS resources, the Karratha Gas Plant (KGP) has now also begun processing gas for other resource owners, who pay a toll to use the facility. A transformation that enables this landmark facility to continue to supply energy to Western Australia and international markets for decades to come.

2022 North West Australia Community Development Report

We understand the importance of supporting strong local content, economic outcomes, positive social contribution impacts, and sustainable local supply chains that deliver benefits to our host communities.

During 2022, Woodside, as operator of the North West Shelf Project, continued to focus on safe and reliable operations and the delivery of community development outcomes.