Shell and PetroChina accelerate expansion of Surat gas project

Shell and PetroChina, partners in the Arrow Energy joint venture, are advancing the development of Phase 2 of the Surat gas project in Queensland, Australia.
This new stage will see the addition of a further 450 production wells, on top of the 600 already established in Phase 1.
The aim is to strengthen the supply of natural gas to the QCLNG LNG (liquefied natural gas) complex, a key Shell-operated facility on Curtis Island.
The gas sales agreement, established in 2017 for a 27-year term, forms the foundation of this expansion.
It aims to support LNG demand on Australia’s east coast, where the QCLNG complex met 15% of requirements in 2023.
The gas extracted from the Surat Basin, which feeds this infrastructure, plays a central role in the region’s energy supply.