Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd plans to install a Light Weight Structure platform (D28D-A) and a 8 km pipeline at D28 Field, located 90km NW of Bintulu, offshore Sarawak, in a water depth of 35m (115 ft) and are in the midst of preparing a field development plan. Preliminary hydrographic surveys indicated there may be coral…
The Kebabangan Field development involves installation of facilities to process gas and crude. Undersea pipelines transport gas / condensate from the Kebabangan platform to the Sabah Oil & Gas Terminal (SOGT) for subsequent processing. The effectiveness of the environmental management plan during the development and operational phases are assessed through and environmental monitoring, that provides…
MRF was contracted by Shell Gabon Limited to provide sea turtle expertise on the proposed Sealine Export Pipeline Replacement Route as part of the Gamba Terminal Rejuvenation Project in Gabon. Specifically, MRF was contracted to provide input prior to commencement of the project on the Actions and Impacts register, and to develop a mitigation plan…
Dr. Nicolas Pilcher, Executive Director of MRF, was appointed as an Independent Member of the Expert Panel comprising State and Commonwealth government department, subject matter experts and Chevron Australia representatives to guide the development of the Gorgon Gas Project with respect to the continued protection of endangered sea turtles nesting and foraging within the vicinity…
Marine turtles are integral components of marine ecosystems in the Arabian region, and a conservation priority of national and regional conservation programmes, as their populations are globally under threat. Even though Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are the most abundant sea turtle species in this region, a small number of protected areas exist which encompass different…
