Tag: LNG
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Economic hurdles could sink Woodside’s Browse gas project
The economic stakes behind Woodside’s Browse project Oil and gas giant Woodside has long eyed the Browse offshore gas fields off Western Australia as a potential game changer for Australia’s energy landscape. Yet as opposition to the project has largely focused on its environmental footprint—near Scott Reef, potential coral damage, and carbon emissions—another critical factor…
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Economics vs. Environment: Can Woodside’s Browse Project Survive the Financial Hurdles?
Introduction: A costly venture with uncertain economics Woodside Petroleum’s ambitious Browse offshore gas project has long been framed in environmental terms. Critics point to its proximity to the Scott Reef and the potential for coral and marine-life disruption, as well as concerns about carbon emissions. Yet a growing chorus of analysts argues that the project’s…
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Economics, not just the environment, could derail Woodside’s Browse gas project
Overview: A project under financial pressure as much as environmental scrutiny Woodside Petroleum’s bid to develop the Browse offshore gas fields near Western Australia remains a high-stakes test of whether a megaproject can survive a crowded energy landscape. While opponents have framed the fight around coral reefs at Scott Reef and rising emissions, industry analysts…