Environment Report - Santos

Contents
Contents
Executive Summary
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1. Introduction 1
1.1 Project Outline 1
1.2 Project Proponent 1
1.2.1 Santos Ltd 1
1.2.2 Australian Worldwide Exploration Limited 3
1.2.3 Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd 3
1.3 Project Justification 3
1.4 About This Document 4
1.5 EIA Study Team 4
2. Regulatory Framework 5
2.1 Approval Process Overview 5
2.2 Planning and Environmental Approvals 5
2.2.1 EPBC Act 1999 5
2.2.2 Environment Effects Act 1978 6
2.2.3 Planning and Environment Act 1987 7
2.2.4 Coastal Management Act 1995 7
2.2.5 Native Title 7
2.2.6 Net Gain Policy 8
2.3 Well Development Approvals 8
2.3.1 Commonwealth Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967 8
2.4 Pipeline Approvals 8
2.4.1 Commonwealth Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967 8
2.4.2 Victorian Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982 8
2.4.3 Pipelines Act 1967 8
2.4.4 Easement Acquisition 8
2.5 Subsequent Approvals 9
3. Stakeholder Consultation 11
3.1 Relevant Stakeholders 11
3.2 Stakeholder Consultation Program 11
3.3 Consultation Records 13
4. Project Rationale 15
4.1 Australia’s Gas Industry 15
4.2 Rationale for Development 15
4.3 Benefits of the Proposal 15
4.3.1 Supplementation of Existing Gas Reserves 15
4.3.2 Security of Supply 15
4.3.3 Increased Gas Supply Competition 16
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