g4 Per Deis Appendix f2 Consolidated Env Risk Assessment

Gorgon Gas Development Fourth Train Expansion Proposal
Appendix F2: Consolidated Risk Assessment Results
Revision: 0
Revision Date: June 2014
Public
Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Document #: G4-NT-REPX0000116
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Consolidated Risk Assessment Results: Impacts to atmosphere

Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Air Quality
Air quality
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation
Project Risk
Change introduced by Fourth Train Proposal
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
Atmospheric emissions Reduction in air quality, resulting in

(except dust)
exceedance(s) in air quality criteria
During construction of the Fourth Train

Proposal emissions of atmospheric
pollutants and air toxics including NOx,
SOx, particulates, CO and NMVOCs from
activities or infrastructure such as
machinery, marine vessels, vehicles and
equipment with combustion engines,
spraying/painting with primer, welding
and coating, power generation, shipboard
incineration and flaring during well
completion or workover.
LOW
Same emissions types and sources as Foundation

Project. Volumes emitted likely to be the same or
less than Foundation Project (due to scale of
activity). Will be short duration during
construction phase and occurring over several
widely dispersed sites. Impact is not expected to
be any different or greater than that of the
Foundation Project so no change to risk.
LOW
LOW
Air quality
Atmospheric emissions Reduction in air quality, resulting in

(except dust)
Emissions of atmospheric pollutants and

air toxics including NOx, SOx, particulates,
CO and NMVOCs from the operation of
the Fourth Train Proposal including
commissioning and start-up, operational
process emissions (such as flaring),
supporting utilities and subsidiary
infrastructure and vehicles.
LOW
Fourth Train Proposal emissions types will be the

same as those expected for the Foundation
Project but will be only a third of that predicted
for the Foundation Project. Incremental risk is
therefore same or lower than Foundation Project.
LOW
LOW
Air quality
Atmospheric emissions Contribution of VOCs to regional

(except dust)
ozone formation. Potential
exceedance of local occupational
health exposure standards under
certain weather conditions.
Emission of VOCs produced during

operation of the gas treatment plant,
including acid gas venting and loading of
additional condensate produced by the
Fourth Train Proposal
LOW
Fourth Train Proposal will generate additional

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condensate loading activities but incrementally,
these are predicted to be a third less than those
anticipated for the Foundation Project. No change
in risk
LOW
LOW
Air quality
Fire
Reduction in air quality from smoke

and particulates of fire
Smoke and particulates generated by fire

caused by accidental ignition during
construction activities, such as hot works
(cutting, welding, grinding), sparks from
vehicle exhausts and personnel smoking.
LOW
Increase in the number of ignition sources.
LOW
LOW
Air quality
Dust
Reduction in air quality, resulting in

Construction activities including clearing

and earthworks, additional vehicle
movements on unsealed roads,
installation of the onshore Feed Gas
Pipeline System and concrete batching.
LOW
Additional clearing and earthworks, and an

additional onshore Feed Gas Pipeline System.
Majority of roads that will be used will be sealed
by the time work on the Fourth Train Proposal
begins.
TRIVIAL

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Consolidated Risk Assessment Results: Impacts to the Terrestrial Environment

Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Soils and landforms

Soils and
Vegetation clearing and Change in physical landform from
landforms
earthworks
earthworks and from wind, water
erosion
Activity
Vegetation clearing, stripping and

storage of topsoil
Foundation
Project
Impact
MEDIUM
Earthworks within the Foundation

Change in natural drainage regimes (at Project footprint, and over up to 10 ha of
shore crossing site)
previously uncleared land
Degradation of areas vulnerable to
wind and water erosion (e.g. dune
systems around shore crossing site,
shore end of the onshore pipeline,
open trenches, open site areas and
drainage channels)
2
Soils and
landforms
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
Approximately 10 ha of additional land clearing

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and earthworks at shore crossing.
Up to 10 ha of additional re-clearing and
earthworks at the Foundation horizontal
directional drilling site (area already subject to
Foundation Project earthworks).
Up to 32 ha of additional earthworks at the
Additional Support Area (area already cleared and
levelled).
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
TRIVIAL
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
This impact did not occur (in the terrestrial

environment) for the Foundation Project
Impacts on landform affect shore crossing sites

and Additional Support Area.
Vegetation clearing and Loss and/or compaction of topsoil and Vegetation clearing, stripping and
earthworks
change in soil vertical profile and
storage of topsoil
physical characteristics
Excavation, re-filling of foundations,
pipeline trench
LOW
Extended duration of construction

Approximately 10 ha of additional land affected at 5
shore crossing.
Approximately 50 ha of additional earthworks
mainly within the existing approved Foundation
Project Gas Treatment Plant site (area already
cleared and levelled).
levelled).
Additional trenching along Feed Gas Pipeline
System RoW.
Extended duration of construction
Soils and
landforms
Fire
Change in soil quality resulting from

runoff containing nutrients and
chemicals
Runoff from water and foam used for fire

control during construction or operation
of terrestrial facilities
Extended duration of construction activities that

have potential to ignite fire
Additional inventory of combustible materials
Likelihood of this impact occurring

considered 'rare' based on experience from
Foundation Project and mitigation
measures in place
Extension of physical footprint by approximately

10 ha
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Soils and
landforms
Soils and
landforms
Spills and leaks
Spills and leaks

Contamination of soil
Precommissioning leaks and spills,

including loss of saline water during
hydrotesting of Feed Gas Pipeline System
pipestring or LNG tank, hydraulic fluids
LOW
Unplanned discharge of drill cuttings or

fluids to the environment from frac-out
from drilling activities onshore
LOW
Additional Feed Gas Pipeline System

Additional LNG tank
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Extended duration of construction activities
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Soils and
landforms
Soils and
landforms
Soils and
landforms
Stressor
Spills and leaks
Spills and leaks
Spills and leaks
Potential Impact
Soils and
landforms
Spills and leaks
10
Soils and
landforms
Spills and leaks
11
Subterranean Fauna
Subterranean
Vegetation clearing and Smothering and/or loss of
fauna
earthworks
subterranean fauna and habitat due to
sedimentation of aquifer from highsediment run-off or due to loss of
injected concrete to the karst
Activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
Unplanned loss of potentially

contaminated stormwater to the
terrestrial environment because capacity
of stormwater drains is exceeded
LOW
Unplanned loss from equipment (e.g.

hydraulic fluids, oil and grease, diesel),
during construction activities (e.g. during
refuelling and from paint and joint
coating spills for onshore pipeline
construction)
LOW
Unplanned loss from the storage,

handling and disposal of solid and liquid
wastes
MEDIUM
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
C
5
L
3
R
LOW
C
5
L
3
R
LOW
LOW
LOW
No change in type or inventory of

hazardous substances anticipated
LOW
LOW
No change in the type of hazardous

substances required/generated for the
Footprint increasing by approximately 10 ha

Construction work adjacent to operational
Foundation Project

Footprint over which impacts could occur
increased by approximately 10 ha

handling and use of fuels and chemicals
during construction
Spills and leaks during operations from:
# Transfer, storage, handling and use of
additional fuel, chemicals and wastes
# Failure of new plant equipment
#Failure of drainage system
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
Assessment assumes use of the Foundation

Project's Waste Transfer Station on Barrow
Island
_
MEDIUM
Inventory of hazardous substances will increase

by approximately 33% once operational
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Excavation of foundations, drains and

underground utilities at the
Gas Treatment Plant site
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
Subsequent to the Foundation Project risk

assessment, geotechnical work for the
Foundation Project determined that the
likelihood of this impact occurring is
considered rare because the aquifer
beneath the Gas Treatment Plant site is
contiguous and subterranean fauna are not
considered to be limited to one place.
Therefore, risk from Fourth Train Proposal
is lower

Foundation Project
Approximately 10 ha of clearing and earthworks

additional for the shore crossing
Foundation Project earthworks)
Excavation of material at the

Additional Support Unit
Earthworks at the Feed Gas
Up to approximately 50 ha of additional
earthworks mainly within the existing approved
Foundation Project Gas Treatment Plant site (area
already cleared and levelled)
Pipeline System RoW and shore crossings

Runoff of sediment from exposed
surfaces into karst

levelled).
Approximately 15 ha of additional re-clearing and
trenching along Feed Gas Pipeline System RoW
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Subterranean
fauna
Subterranean
fauna
Subterranean
fauna
Stressor
Noise and vibration
Physical presence
Spills and leaks
Potential Impact
Loss of subterranean fauna and

habitat
Activity
Rupture of subsurface karst lenses or

partial collapse of karst formation from
activities such as drilling and blasting
during construction
Foundation
Project
Impact
HIGH
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
C
6
L
4
R
LOW
C
6
L
4
R
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM

Amount of blasting for the Fourth Train Proposal

will be considerably less than for the Foundation
Project. Additional drilling may be required if a
3rd LNG tank is installed
Reduced groundwater recharge under Additional impermeable surfaces and

Fourth Train Proposal infrastructure at drainage in Fourth Train Proposal area at
Gas Treatment Plant affecting
the Gas Treatment Plant during both
subterranean humidity and free water - construction and operations
and consequently loss of stygofauna
and/or troglofauna
MEDIUM
Contamination of subterranean
habitats (soil, surface water and/or
groundwater) and associated acute
toxicity to troglofauna and/or
stygofauna
MEDIUM
During construction, accidental release of

hydrocarbons, chemicals or constructionrelated wastes, refuelling of equipment,
transfer and storage or fuels and waste
Approximately 10 ha of additional handstand for

shore crossing
Foundation Project risk covered all the

earthworks, blasting and piling required for
the entire Gas Treatment Plant site. The
area that may require activities such as
blasting and drilling for the Fourth Train
Proposal site will be considerably smaller
compacted area/hardstand will be added at the
Footprint over which impact could occurring
increasing by approximately 10 ha
Foundation Project
15
Subterranean
fauna
Spills and leaks
Contamination of subterranean
habitats (soil, surface water and/or
groundwater) and associated acute
toxicity to troglofauna and/or
stygofauna
Once operational, accidental release of

hydrocarbons, chemicals or wastes from:
# Failure of new plant equipment or
pipelines
# Failure of drainage system
MEDIUM

MEDIUM
MEDIUM
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Subterranean
fauna
Suppression of Dust
Loss of troglofauna and stygofauna

Use of treated effluent (including treated
due to contamination of groundwater sewage), fresh water, recycled water
and/or change in groundwater levels and/or seawater for dust suppression
MEDIUM
Extended duration of construction during which

dust suppression may be required
TRIVIAL
Approximately 2% increase in the rate of injection 5

of reservoir CO2 into the Dupuy Formation to the
approved Foundation Project
TRIVIAL
Area potentially subject to dust suppression

17
Subterranean
fauna
Unplanned CO2
migration

Acidification of groundwater with

potential loss of stygofauna and/or
asphyxiation of troglofauna from
settlement of CO2 above the water
table
Unplanned CO2 migration or release to

the surface or near surface environment
during operations from deep faults
within the Dupuy formation
LOW
Public
Foundation Project risk assessment

assumed use of seawater for dust
suppression. However, in practice, very
little sea water was used for the
Foundation Project; where sea water was
used, its use was restricted to the Gas
Treatment Plant site inwards of a 50 m
buffer zone. Also, many of the roads that
will be used by Fourth Train Proposal are
now sealed
Detailed in the PER/Draft EIS due to
regulator interest
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Surface and ground water

Surface and
Vegetation clearing and Sedimentation of natural drainage
groundwater
earthworks
systems
Activity
Vegetation clearing and earthworks

associated with construction of
Terrestrial Facilities (shore crossings,
Feed Gas Pipeline System, Additional
Support Area earthworks, and additional
infrastructure at Gas Treatment Plant
sites)
Foundation
Project
Impact
MEDIUM
Residual Impact
Incremental
Approximately 10 ha of clearing and earthworks

additional for the shore crossing
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW
TRIVIAL
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW

earthworks mainly within the existing approved
Foundation Project Gas Treatment Plant site (area
already cleared and levelled)
levelled).
Approximately 15 ha of additional re-clearing and
trenching along Feed Gas Pipeline System RoW.
19
Surface and
groundwater
Fire
Change in surface water and

groundwater quality resulting from
runoff containing nutrients and
chemicals
Runoff from water or foam used for fire

control

have potential to ignite fire
Likelihood of this impact occurring

considered 'rare' based on experience from
Foundation Project and mitigation
measures in place
Extension of physical footprint by approximately

10 ha
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21
22
Surface and
groundwater
Surface and
groundwater
Surface and
groundwater
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Physical presence
Spills and leaks
Spills and leaks
MEDIUM
Disturbance/alteration of natural
drainage patterns (resulting in change
in groundwater infiltration, increased
runoff, and recharge rates)
Additional impermeable surfaces and

drainage in the Fourth Train Proposal
area of Gas Treatment Plant (both
construction and operations phase)
Contamination of groundwater
Precommissioning leaks and spills,

including loss of saline water during
hydrotesting of Feed Gas Pipeline System
pipestring or LNG tank, hydraulic fluids.
LOW
Unplanned loss of potentially

contaminated stormwater to the
terrestrial environment because capacity
of stormwater drains is exceeded
LOW
approximately 10 ha of additional handstand for

shore crossing
compacted area/hardstand will be added at the
Additional Feed Gas Pipeline System
Additional LNG tank

Footprint increasing by approximately 10 ha
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Surface and
groundwater
Stressor
Spills and leaks
Potential Impact
Activity

Foundation
Project
Impact
MEDIUM
Residual Impact
Incremental
C
6
L
3
R
LOW
Comments
Additional
C
4
L
3
R
MEDIUM
Footprint over which impacts could occur

Assessment assumes use of the Foundation

Project's Waste Transfer Station on Barrow
Island

Foundation Project
24
Soils and
landforms
Spills and leaks
Surface water and groundwater

contamination

handling and use of fuels and chemicals
during construction
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM

Foundation Project
25
Surface and
groundwater
Spills and leaks
Surface water and groundwater

contamination
Spills and leaks during operations from:

# Failure of new plant equipment
MEDIUM

MEDIUM
MEDIUM
26
Surface and
groundwater
Suppression of Dust
Increase in groundwater levels and

mounding
Use of treated effluent (including treated

sewage), fresh water, recycled water
and/or seawater for dust suppression
MEDIUM
Extended duration of construction during which

dust suppression may be required
TRIVIAL
LOW
LOW
Area potentially subject to dust suppression

This stressor was considered for the Foundation
Project because of the intention to use sea water
for dust suppression. However, in practice, very
little sea water was used for the Foundation
Project; where sea water was used, its use was
restricted to the Gas Treatment Plant site inwards
of a 50 m buffer zone
27
Terrestrial fauna
Terrestrial fauna Artificial light
Behavioural changes to terrestrial

Artificial lighting used at terrestrial
fauna (not turtles) including disruption construction sites
of foraging, breeding and other
nocturnal fauna activity

LOW
Extended duration of construction activities (and

period of light generation at shore crossing and
along Feed Gas Pipeline System onshore route)

assumed use of seawater for dust
suppression. However, in practice, very
little sea water was used for the
Foundation Project; where sea water was
used, its use was restricted to the Gas
Treatment Plant site inwards of a 50 m
buffer zone. Also, many of the roads that
will be used by Fourth Train Proposal are
now sealed.
Additional light at the Gas Treatment Plant site

Change in community structure in area
affected by light spill because seabirds
(e.g. silver gull)/other predators are
attracted by insects etc around lighting

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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Terrestrial fauna Artificial light
Potential Impact
Activity
Behavioural changes to terrestrial

Artificial lighting used at the Gas
fauna (not turtles) including disruption Treatment Plant site during operations
of foraging, breeding and other
nocturnal fauna activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
LOW
Additional long-term light sources at the Gas

Treatment Plant site
LOW
Comments
Additional
C
5
L
3
R
LOW
C
5
L
3
R
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
There are no Boodie warrens to be

removed. Termite mounds present within
the Fourth Train Proposal shore crossing
site
Change in community structure in area

affected by light spill because seabirds
(e.g. silver gull)/other predators are
attracted by insects etc around lighting
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30
Terrestrial fauna Atmospheric emissions Sub lethal or toxic effects on fauna

(except dust)
from inhalation of pollutants and
ingestion of pollutants on vegetation
or in water
Operational emissions including:

# Low levels of vehicle and equipment
exhaust emissions (NOx, SOx)
# Additional combustion and fugitive
emissions of SOx, NOx, CO2, CO, CH4, H2S,
BTEX and particulates from Fourth Train
Proposal infrastructure
# Gas leak through pipeline or equipment
failure
# Additional flaring (e.g. during
commissioning, start-up and process
upsets)
# Unscheduled start-up and shut-down
of gas processing facility
# Equipment failure resulting in
emissions of H2S and BTEX
Terrestrial fauna Vegetation clearing and Death or displacement of fauna from Removal of vegetation and topsoil
earthworks
removal of habitat
Emissions during the construction activities of the

Fourth Train Proposal will be comparatively
smaller than for Foundation Project
Additional operational emissions (increased by a
factor of approximately 33%)
LOW
(Excludes interaction with machinery see under "Physical Interaction")
Approximately 10 ha of additional land clearing

and earthworks at shore crossing
directional drilling site
Delay to reinstatement at the Additional Support
Area (area already cleared and levelled)
Approximately 15 ha of additional re-clearing
along Feed Gas Pipeline System RoW
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Terrestrial fauna Vegetation clearing and Displacement and loss of individual

earthworks
short-range endemics
Activity
Removal of vegetation and topsoil
Foundation
Project
Impact
HIGH
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
C
5
L
5
R
LOW
C
5
L
5
R
LOW
TRIVIAL
No additional clearing at the Gas Treatment Plant

site
High impact for Foundation Project

attributed to clearing and earthworks for
the Gas Treatment Plant. No additional
clearing required at Gas Treatment Plant
site for the Fourth Train Proposal
Approximately 10 ha of additional land clearing at

shore crossing
Up to 10 ha of additional re-clearing at the
Foundation horizontal directional drilling site
Delay to reinstatement at the 32 ha Additional
Support Area (area already cleared and levelled)
along Feed Gas Pipeline System RoW)
Clearing within 332 ha for Foundation Project and
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Terrestrial fauna Creation of heat and/or Injury or death to avifauna (flying

cold
through heat plume) or to reptiles
(attracted to the heat)
Additional use of ground flares during

Fourth Train Proposal commissioning,
start-up in the event of upset conditions
LOW
Increased use of Foundation Project's ground

flare by approximately 30% compared to
Foundation Project
Attraction of fauna to cryogenic/cold

equipment at the Gas Treatment Plant
33
Terrestrial fauna Fire
Fauna injury and/or death;

loss/change in habitat and associated
change in fauna community
composition
Commissioning will be short term

(approximately 6 months); start ups will be
occasional and short-term (few days)
Ground Flare s45c ranked heat as a low risk
Industrial fire that spreads to adjacent

vegetation
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW

have the potential to ignite fire
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Increased number of vessels and cargo
LOW
LOW
Increased number of vessels
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Potential increased consequence of fire during

construction at Gas Treatment Plant site while
Foundation Project is operational
34
Terrestrial fauna Fire
Injury or mortality to fauna; loss or

change in habitat and associated
change in fauna community
composition
Accidental wildfire spreading into the

surrounding vegetation due to hot works
activities (e.g. welding, grinding) or
machinery
MEDIUM
35
Terrestrial fauna Introduction and/or

spread of Nonindigenous Terrestrial
Species
Death or out-competition of native

fauna resulting in change in
community structure and/or species
abundance
Carriage of Non-indigenous Terrestrial

Species on the topsides of vessels using
the Materials Offloading Facility/WAPET
Landing or contained within cargo
LOW
36
Terrestrial fauna Introduction and/or

Species

fauna resulting in change in
community structure and/or species
abundance
Carriage of Non-indigenous Terrestrial

Species on the topsides of LNG and
condensate vessels

MEDIUM
Public
Fire events have been successfully

managed
Best practice quarantine management;

there have been no successful
introductions to-date
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
C
Extended duration of construction activities which 6
will be occurring at the same time as Foundation
Project operation
L
2
R
LOW
C
6
L
1
R
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Additional noise sources added
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Extended duration of construction phase
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
37
Terrestrial fauna Noise and vibration
Disturbance to or displacement of
terrestrial fauna and potential
behavioural changes affecting local
population abundance and distribution
(e.g. impacts on White-winged Fairy
wren)
Construction of terrestrial facilities

including: Earthworks, vehicle
movements and operation of machinery
and equipment,
Cutting and grinding and Pipeline
trenching
MEDIUM
38
Terrestrial fauna Noise and vibration
39
Terrestrial fauna Physical interaction
Disturbance to or displacement of
Additional noise from operational Gas
terrestrial fauna and potential
Treatment Plant
behavioural changes affecting local
population abundance and distribution
(e.g. impacts on White-winged Fairy
wren)
Fauna injury and/or death
Use of equipment and machinery and
additional vehicle movements during
construction of terrestrial infrastructure
The Terrestrial and Subterranean

Environment Protection Plan (2010) lists
this as medium risk. However, the
assessment included impacts associated
with seismic survey. The Public
Environment Review (2008) risk
assessment did not include blasting and
seismic survey noise and was used for the
Additional vehicle movements during

construction
Clearing of vegetation
40
Entrapment and drowning of fauna
41
Fauna injury and/or death
42
Open trench prior to installation of the

Feed Gas Pipeline System (including
during a rain event)
Additional operational vehicle

movements
Entrapment and subsequent death or Excavation of foundations, drains,
injury of mobile fauna resulting in an underground utilities, Feed Gas Pipeline
associated change in fauna community footprint etc
composition
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
Increased area over which clearing takes place

(approximately 10 ha)
Small increase in number of operational vehicle

movements
_
Gas Treatment Plant site is fenced,
reducing the risk of entrapment.
Extent of excavated area for the Fourth Train

Proposal less than the Foundation Project
43
Terrestrial fauna Spills and leaks
Poisoning, injury or drowning of

mobile fauna attracted to a pool
collected in a claypan
44
Creation of small 'mud pools' in which Unplanned discharge of drill cuttings or

fauna could become trapped
fluids to the environment during
construction - Frac-out from drilling
activities onshore
LOW
LOW
LOW
45
Smothering, acute or chronic toxicity

to habitat and/or individual fauna
LOW
LOW
LOW
Spill or leak of hydrotest water,

containing biocides and corrosion
inhibitors, to the onshore environment

Extension of physical footprint within which this

impact could occur by approximately 10 ha
Foundation Project
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
46
Smothering, acute or chronic toxicity

to habitat and/or individual fauna
from contamination of habitat (soil or
water) or from ingestion, asphyxiation
etc

pipelines
LOW

C
4
L
4
R
LOW
C
4
L
4
R
LOW
47
Terrestrial fauna Unplanned CO2

migration
Asphyxiation of fauna in low-lying

areas (e.g. fauna burrows)

from deep faults within the Dupuy
formation
LOW

TRIVIAL
Construction-phase vehicle and

equipment exhaust emissions (NOx, SOx,
particulates etc)
LOW
Extension of duration of construction period
LOW
LOW
Atmospheric emissions Physiological effects on flora and

(except dust)
vegetation communities from the
deposition of pollutants resulting in:
# Change in taxon dominance due to
nitrogen enrichment and soil acidity
# Alteration of community
composition
# Increased growth due to uptake of
nitrogen or CO2
Additional combustion and fugitive

emissions of SOx, NOx, CO2, CO, CH4, H2S,
VOCs and particulates from the Fourth
Train Proposal infrastructure
LOW
Additional emissions
LOW
LOW
Vegetation clearing and Loss of flora and vegetation

earthworks
communities including restricted
species and communities
Clearance of up to 10 ha of flora and

vegetation for the terrestrial component
of the shore crossing site and Feed Gas
Pipeline System footprint. Approximately
25 ha of re-clearing at Foundation
Project horizontal directional drilling site
and Feed Gas Pipeline RoW, to 332 ha for
Foundation Project and Fourth Train
Proposal
HIGH
Approximately 10 ha of additional land clearing at 5

shore crossing
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
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49
50
Terrestrial flora and vegetation associations

Terrestrial flora Atmospheric emissions Physiological effects on flora and
and vegetation (except dust)
vegetation communities from the
communities
deposition of pollutants resulting in:
# Change in taxon dominance due to
nitrogen enrichment and soil acidity
# Alteration of community
composition
# Increased growth due to uptake of
nitrogen or CO2
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Habitat disturbance or loss, including

impacts from erosion
Additional emissions (although volumes likely to

be less than that generated during Foundation
Project construction due to smaller scope of
Fourth Train Proposal)
Gas leak through additional pipeline or

equipment failure
Additional flaring and venting during
commissioning and start-up
Up to 10 ha of additional re-clearing at the

Foundation horizontal directional drilling site
Delay to reinstatement at the 32 ha Additional
Support Area
High ranking from the Foundation Project is

based on clearance of restricted flora and
vegetation from the Gas Treatment Plant
site. Additional impact risk ranking is based
on restricted vegetation associations
impacted by both the Fourth Train Proposal
and the Foundation Project

along Feed Gas Pipeline System RoW
Stripping, stockpiling, laying guidewires

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Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
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Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Vegetation clearing and Loss of vegetation including restricted Vegetation clearing for Feed Gas Pipeline
earthworks
vegetation community or species
System footprint
52
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Vegetation clearing and Loss or damage to flora/vegetation

earthworks
through pooling of water following
rain
Excavation, creation of channels and

barriers and change in local hydrological
flow patterns
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Vegetation clearing and Wind erosion of topsoil with

earthworks
consequent loss of seedbank
Clearance of up to ~ 10 ha of flora and

of the shore crossing site. Approximately
and Feed Gas Pipeline RoW, to 332 ha for
Proposal.
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LOW
Residual Impact
Incremental
No change - clearance of Feed Gas Pipeline

System footprint was already assessed for the
Comments
Additional
C
6
L
4
R
LOW
C
6
L
4
R
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
TRIVIAL
TRIVIAL
Many of the roads that will be used have

been sealed and dust suppression is
undertaken
TRIVIAL
Operation of the ground flare may

potentially impact the vegetation from time
to time, with potential for superheated air
being pressed on to the surrounding
environment during high wind speeds
under emergency flaring conditions,
however the probability of this occurring is
low at approximately one to two times in
lifetime of the Project

Approximately 10 ha of additional vegetation

clearance required (at shore crossing site),
approximately 25 ha of re-clearing at Foundation
Project horizontal directional drilling site and
Feed Gas Pipeline RoW, to 332 ha for Foundation
Project and Fourth Train Proposal
Stripping and stockpiling of topsoil

54
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Vegetation clearing and Washout of sediments with

earthworks
consequent smothering and loss of
vegetation, loss of seed bank and
change in drainage
Clearance of up to 10 ha of flora and

of the shore crossing site. Approximately
Potential to impact priority ecological and Feed Gas Pipeline RoW, to 332 ha for
communities
Proposal.

Stripping and stockpiling of topsoil

55
56
57
Reduction in plant growth from

deposition of dust on flora and
vegetation
Vegetation clearing, earthworks, vehicle

and machinery movements, concrete
batching, stockpiling, pipeline trenching
LOW
Reduction in plant growth from

deposition of dust on flora and
vegetation
Additional vehicle movements along

unsealed roads
LOW
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Creation of dust
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Creation of dust
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Creation of heat and/or Burning of vegetation around ground

cold
flare area
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Extension of footprint by approximately 10 ha

Small additional number of vehicle movements
during operation

Fourth Train Proposal commissioning,
start-up in the event of upset conditions
LOW
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
C
5
L
1
R
MEDIUM
C
5
L
1
R
MEDIUM

during which increased movement of vehicles,
personnel and equipment occurs
LOW
LOW

during which rocks and/or stabilisation materials
are imported
LOW
LOW
LOW

during which increased movement of vessels,
LOW
LOW

there have been no successful
introductions to-date
MEDIUM

during which increased movement of vessels,
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
Additional vehicle and personnel movements

during construction and operation
TRIVIAL
Unplanned discharge of drill cuttings or

fluids to the environment during
construction - Frac-out from drilling
activities onshore
LOW
LOW
LOW
Spill to claypan environment causing

impact to flora and vegetation
communities
Spill or leak of hydrotest water,

containing biocides and corrosion
inhibitors, to the onshore environment
LOW
LOW
Loss of vegetation and or reduced

plant growth (Secondary impact from
contamination of soils, surface water
and/or groundwater)

LOW
LOW
58
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Fire
Loss of native flora and alteration to

vegetation community composition
and/or reduction in topsoil quality and
associated loss of seed bank
Accidental wildfire spreading into the

surrounding vegetation due to hot works
activities (e.g. welding, grinding) or
machinery
59
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Introduction and/or
Species
Spread of weeds on Barrow Island

causing out-competition of native
vegetation, a change in vegetation
community structure or loss of
restricted flora communities
Movement of vehicles, personnel and

equipment to, from and around
worksites; movement of topsoil to
storage sites
60
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Introduction and/or
Species

Import of rocks and/or stabilisation
flora resulting in change in community material from the mainland to be used
structure and/or species abundance
for pipeline stabilisation as it approaches
Barrow Island. Rocks and stabilisation
material could harbour seeds and spores
of Non-indigenous Terrestrial Species
which could be blown onto, or float over
to Barrow Island
61
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Introduction and/or
Species

Carriage of seeds or spores of Nonflora resulting in change in community indigenous Terrestrial Species on the
topsides of vessels using the Materials
Offloading Facility/WAPET Landing or
contained within cargo
62
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
63
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Introduction and/or
Species
Physical interaction

Carriage of seeds or spores of Nonflora resulting in change in community indigenous Terrestrial Species on the
topsides of additional visiting LNG and
condensate tankers
Loss of vegetation communities or
Vehicles driving off tenure
conservation significant flora outside
the Fourth Train Proposal Footprint
64
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Spills and leaks
Disturbance to coastal dune

vegetation either from erosion or
smothering of vegetation
65
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Spills and leaks
66
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Spills and leaks
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW

Extension of physical footprint within which this

impact could occur by approximately 10 ha
Fire events have been successfully

managed
Off tenure areas will have access strictly

limited. Therefore, likelihood of flora and
vegetation communities being significantly
damaged from vehicles driving off tenure is
remote
_
Assumed that there will be an operational

waste transfer station (with adequate
drainage) on Barrow Island in time for
Fourth Train Proposal construction start

Foundation Project

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Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation
Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
67
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Spills and leaks
Loss of vegetation and or reduced

plant growth (secondary impact from
contamination of soils, surface water
and/or groundwater)

pipelines
LOW

C
5
L
3
R
LOW
C
5
L
3
R
LOW
68
Terrestrial flora
and vegetation
communities
Unplanned CO2
migration
Change in vegetation community

composition

from deep faults within the Dupuy
formation
LOW

TRIVIAL
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Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Foreshore
Foreshore
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Foundation Change Introduced by the Fourth Train Proposal

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
Comments
FTP will result in further vegetation clearing and

earthworks (but this is inland of the foreshore
area)
TRIVIAL
Laying of temporary water winning

infrastructure across dune zone and
intertidal area; placement of clump
weights to secure pipeline
Rupture or leak of condensate from live
Feed Gas Pipeline System e.g. from
anchoring during shore crossing activities,
or once the Feed Gas Pipeline System for
the Fourth Train Proposal is operational
LOW
FTP will result in additional presence of

infrastructure, but this will be temporary. The
infrastructure will be removed at the end of
construction activities
Additional leak or rupture source with the Feed
Gas Pipeline System for the Fourth train Proposal
in place
TRIVIAL
LOW
LOW
Contamination of sediments above

the high water mark affecting
sediment quality (physical and
chemical)
Marine vessel collision or grounding

during mobilisation of equipment,
materials and supplies to Barrow Island
during construction and operation (oil
type: diesel or heavy fuel oil Marine
vessel refuelling incident)
LOW
Increased likelihood of a spill or leak occurring

with additional construction activities, however,
consequence is not expected to be greater for the
Fourth Train Proposal than for the Foundation
Project
LOW
LOW
Risk assessment assumes vessel grounding

is close to Barrow Island. It is unlikely to
affect foreshore (given its position above
high water) unless under severe weather
conditions and spring tides where spray may
reach this area
Spills and leaks

chemical)
Condensate or LNG vessel grounding at

the LNG Jetty (oil type: bunker fuel oil)
Additional source of a spill or leak with additional 3

condensate and LNG vessel activity around Barrow
Island
LOW
LOW
It is unlikely to affect foreshore (given its

position above high water) unless under
severe weather conditions and spring tides
where spray may reach this area. However,
medium ranking assigned due to the
severity of the potential environmental
consequence of sediment contamination if a
bunker fuel oil spill did occur
Foreshore
Spills and leaks

the LNG Jetty (oil type: crude oil or
condensate)
Additional LNG and condensate vessels

frequenting the LNG Jetty on the east coast of
Barrow Island
LOW
LOW
Foreshore
Spills and leaks

chemical)
Impact on the integrity and stability
of sediment above the high water
mark (physical changes due to
collapse of the drill hole and release
of drill cuttings and fluids)
Frac-out (unplanned discharge) of drill

cuttings or fluids from drilling activities
Additional source of a spill or leak affecting a new

geographical area
TRIVIAL
Vegetation Clearing
and earthworks
Change in natural drainage pattern

reducing sediment supply; loss of
coastal dune vegetation
Site levelling or excavation activities at

the horizontal directional drilling site
Foreshore
Physical presence
Disturbance to existing vegetation

and localised erosion of the dune
Foreshore
Spills and leaks

chemical)
Foreshore
Spills and leaks
Foreshore

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Activities are not anticipated to alter

drainage patterns which could result in
impacts to stability or integrity of the
foreshore. Clearing of vegetation is inland
of the foreshore area
No change to dune vegetation is
anticipated. Weight clumps will be placed to
avoid any scattered dune vegetation
encountered
Rupture at close proximity has the potential
to affect the foreshore if the spill or leak
occurs under severe weather conditions or
during spring tidal events. The nature of
condensate indicates that it will be rapidly
volatilised leaving little in the way of residue
on the surface of the sediment
Frac-out unlikely in the foreshore area due

to the distance between the horizontal
directional drilling and the surface of the
foreshore (approximately 10 m)
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Affected
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Environmental
Factor
Marine benthic primary producer habitats
Marine benthic Discharges to sea
Acute or chronic exposure to
Marine vessel related discharges
contaminants resulting in reduction in including discharge of treated sewage,
primary producer
habitats
greywater; brine; cooling water;
health status or death of BPPH
putrescibles and deck drainage

primary producer
habitats
10
Marine benthic Introduction and/or

Loss of native benthic primary
primary producer spread of Marine Pests producer habitats, and/or a change in
habitats
community structure due to
competition from Marine Pests or
parasites
Marine benthic Introduction and/or
Loss of native benthic primary
primary producer spread of Marine Pests producer habitats, and/or a change in
habitats
community structure due to
competition from Marine Pests or
parasites
11
Smothering of benthic primary

producer habitats off the west coast
of Barrow Island

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
Comments
MEDIUM
Additional frequency of discharge and additional

6
loads of nutrients and chemicals to the marine
environment. Additional areas potentially exposed
to discharges
LOW
LOW
Dispersive nature of receiving environment

and temporary and localised discharges are
unlikely to affect BPPH above localised
changes. MARPOL regulations prohibit
putrescibles within State Water and sewage
must be treated. There is limited BPPH in
the shore crossing area as marine vessels
will be beyond the pavement; dispersive
nature of the marine environment will
reduce concentration exposure
Planned loss of drilling fluids and cuttings

into the coastal and nearshore
environment from the horizontal
directional drilling exit
MEDIUM
Additional drill cuttings and fluids released off the 6

west coast of Barrow Island affecting a new
geographical area of BPPH
LOW
LOW
There is limited benthic primary producer

habitats in the shore crossing area to be
impacted upon and therefore risk ranking
for Fourth Train Proposal is reduced
Movement of vessels carrying Marine

Pests on their wet-sides
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
During the operations phase - no

operational control of vessels outside Port
Limits which increases the risk from LNG
and condensate vessels
LOW
LOW
LOW

there have been no successful introductions
to-date
LOW
Additional infrastructure present on the west

coast of Barrow Island. Additional infrastructure
present on the east coast
LOW
LOW
Additional seabed area affected (however,

magnitude and extent of area impacted will be
less)
TRIVIAL
Risk assessment assumes the impact is

limited to where the pipeline system is laid.
Stabilisation material is inert and not
considered a contamination source. BPPH
unlikely to be present on the east coast
given the area longside the MOF
and/WAPET landing will have been
disturbed by Foundation Project
construction activities
Area is within an area likely to be disturbed
by Foundation Project construction
activities, so unlikely to be in a natural state
or to contain substantial BPPH
Discharge of ballast and bilge water from

LNG and condensate vessels
Movement of vessels carrying Nonindigenous Terrestrial Species and/or
Marine Pests on their wet-sides
Discharge of ballast and bilge water from
logistics vessels
Mobilisation of vessels and equipment,
vessel discharges including ballast and
bilge water and possible installation of
guidewires for the shore crossing site
12
Marine benthic Physical presence

primary producer
habitats
Permanent loss and replacement of

benthic primary producer habitat
where pipeline and stabilisation
material is laid
Installation of, and permanent presence

of, the Feed Gas Pipeline System
Presence of barge accommodation and
barge laydown
Introduction of contaminants from

infrastructure
13
Marine benthic Seabed disturbance

primary producer
habitats
Loss or degradation of benthic

primary producer habitat in the
contact area
Grooming of the seabed in preparation

for the sinking of barge accommodation
and barge laydown for Fourth Train
Proposal construction
Anchoring of floatel accommodation

(option) during construction
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor

primary producer
habitats
Potential Impact

primary producer habitat during
preparation for Feed Gas Pipeline
System
Activity
Feed Gas Pipeline System preparation

activities; pipe-lay activates and
stabilisation activities

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
5 4
LOW
5 4
LOW
Comments
LOW TO
MEDIUM
Additional geographical area affected with the

preparation and pipe-lay activities
LOW
Additional area of seabed affected (however,

magnitude and extent of area impacted will be
less)
LOW
LOW
Horizontal directional drilling exit point is

beyond the main limestone pavement
which supports BPPH. This choice of
technique has avoided the main area where
BPPH is found. BPPH found beyond the
pavement is limited and not considered
extensive
15
Marine benthic Physical presence

primary producer
habitats

producer habitats from sediment
settlements
Laying and long-term presence of the
primary producer habitat over which Feed Gas Pipeline System onto the
the pipeline system is laid
seabed
16

primary producer
habitats

primary producer habitat in the
contact area
Anchoring of vessels, laying and stabilising

pipe (up to approximately 400m beyond
the shore crossing breakout points)
directly on the seabed, accidental vessel
grounding, use of dynamic positioning on
vessels (thrusters), dropped objects,
laying the initial water winning line and
guidewires, span correction
LOW
Additional area impacted by anchoring off the

west coast of Barrow Island
LOW
LOW
Horizontal directional drilling exit point is

beyond the main limestone pavement
which supports BPPH. This choice of
technique has avoided the main area where
BPPH is found. BPPH found beyond the
pavement is limited and not considered
extensive. Marine vessels will
predominantly be operating beyond the
pavement area, impact on BPPH will be
cursorary. BPPH that do exist off North
Whites Beach are naturally exposed to a
high-energy turbid environment
17
Marine benthic Spills and leaks

primary producer
habitats
LOW
LOW
LOW

primary producer
habitats
Increased likelihood of a spill or leak occurring,

6
however, consequence is not expected to be
greater for the Fourth Train Proposal than for the
Foundation Project
Additional source of a spill or leak from a rupture
3
occurring when crossing over a live Foundation
Project pipeline during construction or operation
of the Fourth Train Proposal potentially affecting a
new geographical area
18

Unplanned spill of hydrocarbons or
contaminants resulting in reduction in chemicals to the marine environment
from the failure of storage, refuelling or
handling equipment
contaminants resulting in reduction in Feed Gas Pipeline System e.g. from
LOW
LOW
Risk assessment based on worst case (spill

or leak being lost close to shore approximately 200 m west of Barrow Island)

Foundation Project
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primary producer
habitats

Leak from Materials Offloading Facility
contaminants resulting in reduction in during transportation (no storage)
health status or death
LOW TO
MEDIUM

producer habitats (e.g. scleractinian
corals and other benthic primary
producer habitats reliant on light)

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Risk assessment assumes volume of

condensate lost is limited to the volume of
the pipeline. Probability of the event
occurring is considered very low.
Condensate will rapidly volatise, reducing
exposure risk. subtidal BPPH will to some
degree be buffered by the water column
LOW
LOW
Risk assessment based on the long term

impacts on coastal habitats
Risk assessment assumed the worst case of
a spill during the marine turtle peak
hatchling time
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor

primary producer
habitats
21

primary producer
habitats
22

primary producer
habitats
23

primary producer
habitats
24
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
LOW
Comments
Metabolic impacts on inter-tidal and

shallow and subtidal BPPH - physical
smothering of BPPH resulting in a
reduction in species abundance
and/or taxon dominance

during construction. Condensate or LNG
vessel grounding at the LNG Jetty;
condensate; re-fuelling incident (oil types:
diesel; crude oil or condensate)
Metabolic impacts on intertidal and

shallow tidal benthic primary
producer habitats resulting in a
and/or taxon dominance resulting
Physical impacts (smothering or
abrasion) to benthic primary
producer habitats; metabolic impacts
due to energy reductions from
reduced light penetration
Metabolic impacts on inter-tidal and
shallow and subtidal BPPH - physical
smothering of BPPH resulting in a
and/or taxon dominance

MEDIUM

Foundation Project
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Planned release of drill cuttings or fluids

to the coastal and nearshore
environment as a result of frac-out
LOW

geographical area
LOW
LOW

condensate).
Additional source of a spill or leak potentially

affecting a new geographical area
LOW
LOW
Condensate - highly volatile, so will

evaporate rapidly into the atmosphere
Additional construction activities on the west of

Barrow Island at the horizontal directional drilling
site requiring artificial light sources and
navigational/security/work lighting on marine
vessels involved in preparation and laying of the
Feed Gas Pipeline System. New geographical area
potentially affected
LOW
LOW
No long-term stationary sources of artificial

light. Lighting sources on the west coast will
be temporary and for the duration of
construction only. Management actions
from the Long-term Marine Turtle
Management Plan will be applied during
construction
Alter foraging and breeding activity in Artificial light emissions from construction
seabirds, fish and dolphins
activities; logistic and support vessels
associated with shore crossing site and
Disorientation of marine fauna such pipe-lay preparation and laying activities
as birds
by marine vessels

Foundation Project
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
5 3
LOW
5 3
LOW
Risk assessment based on release of bunker

fuel oil as this generates the more severe
consequences
Limited inter-tidal corals / poorly developed
BPPH communities on the east coast of
Barrow Island. Any impact is expected to be
short-term and at local to widespread scale
LOW
Increased incidents of marine fauna

interactions with vessels and
equipment
Creation of greater concentration of
adaptable species leading to
increased mortality of food source
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
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Marine fauna
Artificial light
Attraction of marine fauna such as

seabirds, shorebirds, pelagic fish and
sharks, resulting in:
# increased incidents of interactions
with vessels and equipment
# greater concentration of adaptable
species leading to increased mortality
of food source
# disorientation of certain marine bird
species (e.g. localised populations of
wedge-tailed shearwater)
Artificial lighting during construction

activities at the shore crossing site
(horizontal directional drilling site) and
pipe-lay preparation and laying activities
by marine vessels.
26
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Behavioural changes of marine turtles

or hatchlings (disorientation;
repulsion; attraction) leading to
potential mortality from increased
predation or reduced health.
Attraction resulting in increased
incidents of interactions with vessels
and equipment and disruption to
marine turtle nesting and hatchling
survival
Artificial lighting during construction

activities on west coast (horizontal
directional drilling; pipelay) and east coast
(gas treatment plant); and the operations
phase (product loading associated lighting
for condensate and LNG vessels).

Project
Impact
LOW

LOW TO
MEDIUM

potentially affected. additional marine vessels);
additional construction lighting on east coast (Gas
Treatment Plant); Additional LNG and condensate
loading operations on LNG Jetty and on vessels.
Artificial task lighting used for safe operation of
the Materials Offloading Facility/WAPET Landing
during construction and operation of the Fourth
Train Proposal.
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
6 2
LOW
6 2
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Comments
Activity should only be conducted over a

short term period during construction.
West coast is not considered to provide
important habitat to non-breeding
migratory birds, impacts are considered
unlikely. Any foraging is likely to be during
the day by individuals and as such impact
from light is not foreseen
Risk ranking depends on seasonality (ranked

on worst case season scenario) - Where
practicable, work schedule for shore
crossing activities to avoid peak turtle
nesting season to reduce risk to Low.
Scenario in Public Environmental Review
(2008): confusion of turtle hatchling
behaviour when primary wave front cue for
swimming direction competes with light
source offshore, if leaving the beach in the
vicinity of the Materials Offloading
Facility/loading jetty. If hatchlings swim
towards the lights they may remain in the lit
area increasing their risk of predation
Actual shore crossing site is approximately
60 m inland of the high water mark. Turtles
generally nest within the first 50 metres
from high water
27
Marine fauna
Artificial light
28
Marine fauna
Artificial light
29
Marine fauna
Artificial light

Change in movement/behaviour of
Maintenance activities at the Gas
seabirds (potential attraction of shore Treatment Plant; additional flaring during
commissioning and during non-routine
birds (e.g. shearwaters) to flare)
operation
Disorientation of marine turtle
Installation activities in shallow water as
hatchlings and associated increased it approaches Barrow Island North Whites
mortality and predation
Beach - artificial lighting from installation
vessels
MEDIUM
Hatchlings attracted to artificial lights

and move towards these rather than
the ocean leading to reduced survival
rates
MEDIUM
Gas treatment plant operation;

Treatment Plant; additional flaring during
operation
MEDIUM
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Additional lighting sources adding to the light glow 5

load experienced. Additional non-routine flaring
required; additional light due to reflection off
additional infrastructure
5
load experienced. Additional flaring required;
additional light due to reflection off additional
infrastructure
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Tugs and pilots have had their lighting

design in a specific way. No ability to
regulate open-market vessels
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
30
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Increased predation of marine fauna Additional artificial lighting at the Gas

attracted to light spill (except marine Treatment Plant
turtles which are assessed separately
given sensitivity)
LOW
31
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Interruption to marine turtle nesting, Installation activities in shallow water as

breeding and mating, and
it approaches Barrow Island North Whites
interruption to juvenile foraging
Beach - artificial lighting from installation
vessels
LOW
32
Marine fauna
Artificial light
33
Marine fauna
Artificial light
34
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Reduced turtle nesting by deterring

female turtles from emerging onto
the beach. Longer-term shift of
flatback turtle nesting effort to
adjacent beaches
35
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Reduced turtle nesting, by deterring

females from emerging onto beach

LOW
LOW
Marine fauna
Artificial light
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM

infrastructure
LOW
LOW
Light spill modelling to determine the extent

to which the Fourth Train Proposal's
operational lighting affects Foundation
Project light spill
Construction of fourth train at the Gas

Treatment Plant
MEDIUM
Additional light sources during construction of

fourth train adding to light glow experienced
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Operation of the Materials Offloading

Facility/WAPET Landing during
construction and operation of the Fourth
Train Proposal
MEDIUM
Additional artificial task lighting used for safe

operation of MOF/WAPET and LNG Jetty;
increased frequency of artificial light experienced
from logistic related marine vessels coming to and
from the Port Authority Area
LOW
LOW
Operation of Fourth Train at Gas

Treatment Plant
Direct light spill onto the beach is not

anticipated
Foundation Project risk took into account

construction works and dredging activities
off East Coast. for Fourth Train Proposal,
additional lighting restricted to additional
vessels and Materials Offloading
Facility/WAPET Landing
Notes in Public Environmental Review
(2008): Turtles observed approaching
beaches to nest both north and south of
Town Point on the same night
MEDIUM
Longer-term shift of Flatback turtle

nesting effort to less suitable beaches
adjacent
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Fourth Train Proposal not expected to add

to the risks already assessed and approved
for Foundation Project. Impact has been
reduced to ALARP

infrastructure

Treatment Plant; additional flaring during
operation
Out-competition of native shore
birds/change in community structure Maintenance activities at the Gas
in area affected by light spill - due to Treatment Plant; additional flaring during
the attraction of non-native seabirds commissioning and during non-routine
(e.g. silver gull) - attracted by insects operation
etc around additional plant lighting

Fourth Train Proposal Feed Gas Pipeline

System will likely follow a similar route
alongside the Foundation Project's Feed Gas
Pipeline Systems in State Waters
Artificial lighting on marine vessels (and

their tugs/pilot vessels) coming to and
from the Materials Offloading
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Comments
LOW
Juvenile wedge-tailed shearwaters

attracted to the lights of the gas
treatment plant may be injured
through collision with infrastructure
Longer-term shift of flatback turtle

nesting effort to adjacent beaches
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
Additional lighting sources adding to the light glow 5 3
LOW
5 3
LOW
infrastructure
Public
Additional lighting from operation of gas

treatment plant; maintenance lighting activities;
additional flaring; reflection from additional
infrastructure
LOW
MEDIUM

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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine fauna
Stressor
Artificial light
Potential Impact
Activity
Reduction in local population viability

of native seabirds (e.g. terns) due to
attraction of more adaptable species
(e.g. silver gulls) to insects, fish, turtle
hatchlings etc to areas of light spill
Additional duration and frequency of

lighting on Jetty for safe docking and
loading of LNG and condensate produced
by Fourth train

Project
Impact
MEDIUM
Additional lighting
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
5 2 MEDIUM 5 2 MEDIUM
Lighting on additional LNG and

condensate vessels and their tugs/pilot
vessels
38
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Reduction in local population viability

of native seabirds (e.g. terns) due to
attraction of more adaptable species
(e.g. silver gulls) to insects, fish, turtle
hatchlings etc to areas of light spill
Artificial task lighting used for safe

operation of the Materials Offloading
Facility/WAPET Landing during
construction and operation of the Fourth
Train Proposal
40
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Atmospheric emissions Impacts to species abundance or

(except dust)
changes to community composition of
marine fauna including dolphins,
turtles, birds etc from:
# Acid deposition or bioaccumulation
of dioxins and metals resulting from
atmospheric emissions
Commissioning and start-up emissions

(flaring etc)
Atmospheric emissions Inhalation of atmospheric emissions

(except dust)
by marine fauna including dolphins,
turtles, birds etc, resulting in a decline
in species abundance or change to
community composition
Commissioning and start-up emissions

(flaring etc)
Potential to reduce local population viability

of seabirds (terns etc.). Nesting success goes
through natural boom and bust cycles.
Residual risk for Foundation Project
assumes a monitoring program of the silver
gull population
The Foundation Project risk took into
account construction works and dredging
activities off East Coast
MEDIUM
Additional lighting
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Artificial lighting on vessels coming to and

from the Materials Offloading
39
Comments
Potential to reduce local population viability

of seabirds (terns etc.). Nesting success
goes through natural boom and bust cycles.
Residual risk for Foundation Project
assumes a monitoring program of the silver
gull population
The Foundation Project risk took into
account construction works and dredging
activities off East Coast
LOW
Additional emissions (but will be only

approximately a third of that predicted for the
Foundation Project)
TRIVIAL
Most species are transient and only

spending a small amount of time near the
Gas Treatment Plant
LOW
Additional emissions (but will be only

approximately a third of that predicted for the
Foundation Project)
TRIVIAL
LOW
New geographical areas affected. Increase in the

overall volume of discharged cooling water
TRIVIAL
Relatively small quantity of cooling water

discharged to highly dispersive marine
environment. Impacts not anticipated
MEDIUM
Small increase in volume of discharges released
LOW
LOW
Additional operational process and ship

loading emissions
Emissions associated with small additional
workforce and their transport

loading emissions
41
Marine fauna
Creation of heat and/or Behavioural changes to Marine fauna Discharge of cooling water from pipe-lay
cold
in area affected by discharges leading and support vessels
to potential mortality
42
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea

Increase in turbidity of water column Planned loss of drilling fluids and cuttings
resulting in adverse impacts to
to the marine environment at the exit
marine life (disorientation of turtles point of the shore crossing site
and blockage of fish gills leading to
asphyxia and death)
There is limited BPPH in the shore crossing

area
Assume that vessel activities could be
occurring over a full annual cycle (not
restricted to a non-marine fauna sensitive
time period)
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
6 4
LOW
6 3
LOW
Comments
43
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Metabolic impacts on marine fauna,

with consequent impacts on species
abundance and/or community
structure as a result of the
introduction of additional nutrients,
chemicals or pathogens
Discharge of deck drainage, deck wash,

ballast water (from module carriers),
treated sewage and putrescibles wastes
to the marine environment from vessels
approaching or at berth at Materials
Offloading Facility/WAPET Landing
LOW

to discharges
44
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Discharge of cooling water, stormwater,

deck drainage, ballast water, brine from
desalination and grey-water from
additional LNG and condensate vessels
LOW

6
to discharges
LOW
LOW
45
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Metabolic impacts on marine fauna,

with consequent impacts on species
abundance and/or community
structure as a result of the
introduction of additional nutrients,
chemicals or pathogens
Reduction in water quality with
consequent health effects on marine
organisms and their communities
Discharge of small volumes of hydrotest

fluids from umbilical casing near Barrow
Island
LOW
LOW
Impact will be localised with concentration

returning to no-effect concentration within
a few hours
46
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea

Discharge of treated sewage, greywater
consequent health effects on marine and putrescibles wastes
LOW
LOW
LOW
Consequence assumes pollution of water

column is localised
47
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea

Discharge of deck drainage and from
consequent health effects on marine equipment and machinery
LOW
LOW
LOW
48
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea

Planned discharge of potentially
consequent health effects on marine contaminated water to the marine
environment from:
# deck washing,
# cooling water disposal
# treated sewage or putrescibles wastes
MEDIUM

to discharges
to discharges
to discharges
to discharges
LOW
LOW
49
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
MEDIUM
Additional construction activities off the west

coast of Barrow Island
LOW
LOW
50
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
Change in behaviour of mating and

foraging adult and juvenile marine
turtles
Disturbance and change in
behaviour/disorientation of fauna,
including listed species such as
dolphins, dugong, turtles (including
hatchlings) and whales, due to
underwater noise and vibration
LOW
Increased frequency of noise and vibration

generated by condensate and LNG vessels
LOW
LOW
Evidence from the Foundation Project

(approximately 2 years of monitoring data)
has not shown impacts to turtles and
_
51
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
Disturbance to marine fauna including Marine Vessel movements; helicopter

localised avoidance of area
transfers
LOW

LOW
LOW
52
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
53
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
Disturbance to nesting turtles and/or

turtle egg development reducing
overall breeding success
Disturbance to nesting turtles and/or
turtle egg development reducing
overall breeding success.
Marine vessel activities pertaining to Feed

Gas Pipeline System installation
Noise and vibration generated by
additional condensate and LNG vessels
Operation of the fourth train at the Gas

Treatment Plant
Additional noise generated from Gas Treatment

Plant
LOW
LOW
Earthworks, vehicle movements and

operation of machinery and equipment
Additional construction activities on the east coast 6

of Barrow Island with construction of fourth train
LOW
LOW
vibration monitoring data suggests that

sand is a poor conductor and vibration is
unlikely to increase in the foreshore areas
were nesting occurs
Cutting and grinding
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
5 3
LOW
5 3
LOW
Comments
54
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
Localised disturbance and change in

behaviour/disorientation of listed
fauna (dolphins, dugong, turtles including hatchlings and whales) due
to underwater noise and vibration
Noise and vibration generated by vessel

movements (engines and positioning
systems) to/from Materials Offloading
Facility/WAPET Landing and from engines
and equipment activities on the Materials
Offloading Facility/WAPET Landing
LOW
55
Marine fauna
Noise and vibration
Masking of biologically important

sounds
Vessel engines, especially if using dynamic

positioning
LOW

LOW
LOW
Disturbance to normal behaviour

resulting in possible displacement
from affected area
Helicopter transfers
Additional construction activities on the east and

west coast of Barrow Island and marine vessels
operating in the area
MEDIUM
LOW
Fourth Train Proposal Incremental Residual

Risk is based on the worst case scenario,
being a barge with support vessels (as
barges requires more support vessels)
56
Marine fauna
Temporary or permanent reductions

in hearing sensitivity
Fauna injury or fatality from boat
strike, entrapment or entrainment;
behavioural changes in fauna such as
area avoidance
Feed Gas Pipeline System preparation

stabilisation activities, marine vessels
movement and positioning
MEDIUM
Fourth Train Proposal Residual Risk

Assessment assumes low numbers of
vessels and slow-moving vessels
Likelihood risk ranking based on a higher
density of turtles
57
Marine fauna
Injury to or mortality of marine fauna Anchoring of pipelay and support vessels

resulting from anchoring
in anchor spread
58
Marine fauna
Injury to or mortality of marine fauna Feed Gas Pipeline System preparation

resulting from entrainment
stabilisation activities - marine vessel
movement and positioning
59
Marine fauna

Recreational activities of construction and

operational workforce
Trampling of marine turtle nests
Uncontrolled personnel interaction with

fauna
LOW
Additional construction activities on the west

coast of Barrow Island and marine vessels
TRIVIAL
MEDIUM
LOW
Fourth Train Proposal Residual Risk

Assessment assumes low numbers of
vessels and slow-moving vessels
LOW
Additional construction workers present on

Barrow Island
LOW
LOW
Access to beach areas is restricted. Ranking

is based on greater workforce numbers
during construction
MEDIUM
Additional condensate and LNG vessels

frequenting the east coast of Barrow Island
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Additional logistics vessel movements
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Recreational and malicious

interference causing fauna injury or
fatality
60
Marine fauna
61
Marine fauna

Vessel collision with marine fauna,

including listed species, resulting in
injury or death
Vessel collision with marine fauna,
including listed species, resulting in
injury or death
Movement of additional LNG and

condensate vessels and associated pilot
and tug boats during operations
Movement of vessels to and from
Materials Offloading Facility/WAPET
Landing during operations
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine fauna
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Disturbance of sea bird nests or

Workforce walking on beach
foraging birds; nesting marine turtles

Project
Impact
_
Additional personnel present on Barrow Island
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
6 5
TRIVIAL
_ _
TRIVIAL
Comments
Access to intertidal and foreshore areas will

be strictly controlled
Displacement or attraction of marine Long-term presence of the Feed Gas

fauna
Pipeline System on the seabed creating a
new habitat for fauna
Increase in turbidity of water column Trenching for Feed Gas Pipeline System
installation
marine life (disorientation of marina
fauna and/or blockage of fish gills)
LOW
Additional infrastructure present on the west

coast of Barrow Island (Feed Gas Pipeline System)
LOW
LOW
Nuisance disturbance to avifauna is not

anticipated
_
LOW

LOW
LOW
Seabed disturbance
Increase in turbidity of water column Thruster wash (use of dynamic

positioning on vessels during Feed Gas
marine life (disorientation of marina Pipeline System installation)
fauna and/or blockage of fish gills)
LOW

TRIVIAL
Seabed disturbance
Permanent physical loss of seabed

Rock Installation for Feed Gas Pipeline
habitat over which rocks are installed System stabilisation
leading to marine fauna fatalities
and/or a change in population
densities or distribution
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM

of the Fourth Train Proposal
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
63
Marine fauna
Physical presence
64
Marine fauna
Seabed disturbance
65
Marine fauna
66
Marine fauna
Increase in turbidity of water column

marine life
67
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
Acute/chronic toxic effects on marine Rupture or leak of condensate from live

fauna and oiling of birds
68
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
Acute/chronic toxic effects on marine Release of MEG

LOW

Foundation Project
TRIVIAL
69
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
Change in species abundance and/or

in population age structure of mobile
fauna (e.g. turtle hatchlings and
adults) and/or foraging shore-birds
resulting from contact with a
hydrocarbon or chemical spill.
Acute/chronic toxic effects on marine
LOW

Foundation Project
LOW
LOW
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MEG is classified under the CEFAS OCNS

system as a PLONOR chemical (i.e. it Poses
Little Or No Risk to the Marine
Environment). The release of MEG in mall
quantities is not expected to result in any
discernible adverse impact within the
marine environment
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Comments
MEDIUM

Foundation Project
LOW

geographical area
LOW
LOW

Foundation Project
Foundation Project
Foundation Project
Small increase in volume of discharges released
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM

Foundation Project
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Reduction in oxygen within the water Unplanned spill of hydrotest water,

column and/or mortality of fauna in containing oxygen scavenger and biocide
contact with spilled biocide
into marine environment
LOW
LOW
LOW
Consequence of reduction in oxygen within

the water column is assumed to be highly
localised with re-equilibrium rapid
Physical (smothering/coating) or
chemical (lethal or sublethal) effects
to marine fauna resulting in reduced
health or mortality
health or mortality
LOW

Foundation Project
Foundation Project
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
New geographical areas affected (the shore

crossing site for the Fourth Train Proposal is closer
to whites beach than for the Foundation Project)
LOW
LOW
Consequence of disturbance to seabirds is

assumed to be localised
70
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
Change in species abundance and/or

in population age structure of mobile
fauna (e.g. turtle hatchlings and
adults) and/or foraging shore-birds
resulting from contact with a
hydrocarbon or chemical spill

71
Marine Fauna
Spills and leaks
Creation of small 'mud pools' which

could destroy turtle nests

72
Marine Fauna
Spills and leaks
Degradation or loss of benthic species Leak from Materials Offloading Facility

due to acute or chronic toxicity
during transportation (no storage)
73
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks

chemicals to the marine environment
handling equipment
LOW
74
75
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
health or mortality
health or mortality
Injury to or mortality of marine fauna
from ingestion or entanglement
Accidental disposal of wastes and

hazardous materials to sea
LOW
76
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
Metabolic impacts on intertidal and

shallow tidal fauna habitats

77
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
78
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
79
Marine fauna
Spills and leaks
80
Marine fauna
Vegetation clearing and Disturbance or displacement of

earthworks
shorebirds feeding, roosting and
nesting sites on the beach and rocky
reef platform

Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R

from a vessel grounding
LOW

Laying the contingency water winning line

and guidewires, span correction etc
LOW
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Affected
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Environmental
Factor
Marine Water Quality
Marine water
Atmospheric emissions Accumulation of dioxins and metals in Commissioning and start-up emissions
(flaring etc)
quality
(except dust)
marine waters
Acidification of marine waters from
the deposition of SO2, NO2, O3

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
Comments
LOW
Additional emissions - dioxins and metals and SO2;

NO2; O3 (but will be only approximately a third of
that predicted for the Foundation Project)
TRIVIAL
Emission concentrations are not anticipated

to impact water chemistry equilibriums.
Emissions are order of magnitude less than
ANZECC guidelines for 99% marine species
protection
New and additional geographical areas affected;

however no overlap between Foundation Project
and Fourth Train Proposal impacts expected
TRIVIAL

environment. Potential impacts highly
localised and transient. No impact on
stratified water column anticipated

loading emissions
82
Marine water
quality
Creation of heat and/or Reduction in water quality from a

cold
change in water temperature
Discharge of cooling water from vessels
83
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Reduction in water quality due to the

introduction of nutrients and
contaminants; and change in water
temperature and salinity levels
Discharge of cooling water, stormwater

and deck drainage, ballast water brine
from desalination and grey-water from
marine vessels during construction and
LNG and condensate vessels during the
operations phase
LOW

6
to discharges
LOW
LOW
Small quantities discharged to a highly

dispersive marine environment. Potential
impacts are likely to be highly localised.
Impact to wider water quality parameters
not expected. Sewage must be treated if
discharged within 3 nm and release of
putrescibles is prohibited within 12 nm
84
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Reduction in water quality

parameters with the introduction of
chemical contaminants
Testing of the Feed Gas Pipeline System

and infrastructure at gas treatment plant
releasing hydrotest water
Additional hydrotest water from testing of the Gas 6

Feed Pipeline System; and LNG Tank
LOW
LOW
Risk assessed based on ocean outfall (i.e.

worst case)
Hydrotest water may be saline but no
chemicals added
If, discharged to sea, may result in some
discolouration of water, a possible small
increase in water temperature due to
warming of water while in the tank (not
expected to be > 3 C) and small particulates
being discharged
Only expected to occur once - will be
volume of the LNG tank
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
85
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea

suspended sediment
Planned loss of drilling fluids and cuttings

to the marine environment at the exit
point of the shore crossing site
86
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Changes to water quality parameters, Discharge of brine from the temporary

in particular pH, temperature and
reverse osmosis facility (or similar) on the
chemical toxicity
east coast of Barrow Island during Fourth
Train Proposal construction and the
operations phase
87
Marine water
quality
Dust
Generation of dust during concrete

coating blown into water
88
Marine water
quality
Seabed disturbance
Reduction in water quality due to

increased suspended sediment load
in water column
Pre- and post- pipe lay activities (i.e.

trenching, jetting, ploughing, rock
stabilisation etc); horizontal directional
drilling exit point breakout on the west
coast; seabed preparation activities
required for the laydown of barge
accommodation and barge laydown on
the east coast of Barrow Island

Project
Impact
Comments
Additional drill cuttings and fluids released off the

west coast of Barrow Island affecting a new
geographical area of BPPH
MEDIUM
Extended duration of operation of the temporary

reverse osmosis (or similar) facility for
construction of the Fourth Train Proposal
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
40 fold dilution factor is predicted to still be

achieved within the Zone of High Impact
(with 75 m either side of the Materials
Offloading Facility). Modelling has
predicted that salinity concentrations will
remain within natural range
TRIVIAL
Additional construction activities and

subsequently seabed disturbance on the west
coast from Feed Gas Pipeline System preparation
and installation
LOW
LOW
The likelihood of this impact resulting in a

discernible impact on marine water quality
is considered remote, given the highenergy
nature of the ocean off the west coast of
Barrow Island
Impact could occur in Commonwealth
Marine Area or closer to shore (e.g. for
stabilisation of shore-end of the Feed Gas
Pipeline System)
LOW
New source of seabed disturbance off east coast

due to seabed preparation for the barge
accommodation and laydown
89
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks
Reduction in water quality and

exceedance of ANZECC/ARMCANZ
marine water quality guidelines
Product loading incident at the LNG

Export Jetty (oil type: condensate)
90
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks

Leak from Materials Offloading Facility

during transportation (no storage)
91
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks

Release of diesel or heavy fuel oil during

vessel refuelling (small volume of spill) or
from accidental damage to vessel

Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
LOW
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Foundation Project
Foundation Project
Foundation Project
Based on GFP HDD dispersal modelling, 90%

of material discharged at the exist point is
coarse sand which was modelled to readily
settle and remain close to the seabed,
having a very localised and short-term
impact (<24 hours) on water quality
parameters. The volume discharged is also
half of that discharged during the GFP
campaign so will further reduce the
anticipated geographical extent of impact
when compared to the modelled GFP HDD
discharge
LOW
LOW
Turbidity levels expected to return to

normal soon after completion of work
(impact is expected to be temporary and
localised)
_
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
92
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks

Release of MEG
93
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks

dissolved aromatics; physical surface
slicks or entrained oil components

95
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks

96
Marine water
quality
Spills and leaks

Discharges to sea
Change in seabed profile and

Loss of drilling fluids and cuttings to the
changes to physio-chemical sediment marine environment at the exit point of
characteristics
the horizontal directional drilling
98
Seabed
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Discharges to sea

Project Feed Gas Pipeline System during
construction or operation of the Fourth Train
Proposal

Foundation Project
Foundation Project
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW

Foundation Project
LOW
LOW
Probability of an event occurring is very low

(RPS 2012). Modelling assumed not reactive
response. A response plan will be developed
as part of the project
Additional drill cuttings and fluids in addition to

6
that already discharged to the marine
environment by the Foundation Project. Volume is
anticipated to be half of that discharged by the
Foundation Project
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Nearly 90% of these cuttings are expected

to range from coarse gravel to coarse sand,
which will settle and accumulate on the
seabed close to the discharged point
TRIVIAL
highly dissipative environment; discharges

considered unlikely to impact seabed

Seabed
Seabed

Spills and leaks
Change in seabed profile and

Discharge of deck drainage, treated
changes to physio-chemical sediment sewage and cooling water from LNG and
characteristics
condensate vessels during operations
phase
Comments

Foundation Project
LOW
Marine water
quality
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
5 5
TRIVIAL
_ _
_
LOW

handling equipment
Grounding of a marine vessel during
mobilising equipment, materials and
supplies to Barrow Island during
construction and operation (oil type:
diesel);
Re-fuelling incident at the Materials
Offloading Facility/WAPET Landing (oil
type: diesel); Rupture of supply lines on
Landing (oil type: condensate)
94
97

Project
Impact
LOW
MEDIUM
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New area of seabed being affected south of the

marine exit point for the Foundation Project's
shore crossings. However no different site
conditions anticipated
environment
LOW
LOW

Environment). The release of MEG in small
discernible adverse impact within the
marine environment
Risk assessment based on worst case
scenario being a hydrocarbon spill (not a
MEG spill)
Fourth Train Proposal's Feed Gas Pipeline
System will need to cross a number of live
pipelines, including the Gorgon and Jansz
Feed Gas Pipeline Systems

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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Seabed
Stressor
Physical presence
Potential Impact
Permanent loss and replacement of

seabed with an artificial substrate
(pipeline and stabilisation material)
off west coast of Barrow Island.
potential creation of barrier to
sediment transportation process
Activity
Permanent presence of the Feed Gas

Pipeline System and stabilisation material

Project
Impact
LOW
Additional permanent infrastructure present on

the west coast of Barrow Island and temporary
infrastructure on the east coast of Barrow Island
LOW TO
MEDIUM
Additional construction activities off west coast

resulting in extension of seabed disturbance
period. New area of seabed disturbed as part of
the Feed Gas Pipeline System construction.
Seabed reprofiling on the east coast of Barrow
Island
Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
5 5
LOW
5 5
LOW
Presence of barge accommodation and

barge laydown
Comments

limited to where the pipeline system is laid.
Barge accommodation will be short-term:
for construction only, with infrastructure
removed. Low profile of the Gas Feed
Pipeline System will not impede sediment
transport
Change in seabed profile from

preparation activities associated with
Barge accommodation laydown
LOW
LOW
Risk assessment is based on worst case

(anchoring rather than dynamic
positioning). Anchoring will be highly
localised and within close proximity to the
Feed Gas Pipeline system. Seabed
reprofiling on the east coast is within an
area already disturbed by Foundation
Project activities and is unlikely to be in its
natural state
LOW
Increased likelihood of a spill or leak occurring due 6

to increase in number of marine vessels operating
in the vicinity of Barrow Island. An additional
geographical area has the potential to be affected
LOW
LOW
Probability of a spill occurring is considered

very low (RPS 2012). Modelling completed
assumed 'no intervention', in practice
reactive controls will be in place
Release of tributyltin paint from LNG and

condensate vessel hulls into water
column and contamination of seabed
sediments
Accidental damage to vessel or refuelling
incident as part of the Feed Gas Pipeline
System construction (oil type: diesel or
heavy fuel)
LOW
Additional LNG and condensate vessels

frequenting Barrow Island Port Area
LOW
LOW
tributyltin ban in place, any tributyltin

present is likely to be historical
LOW

affecting an additional geographical area
LOW
LOW


LOW

LOW
LOW
Area of potential impact localised

(supported by modelling results) due to
rapid degradation of condensate.
Mitigation measures in place mean only a
remote chance of incident occurring
100
Seabed
Seabed disturbance
Abrasion of seabed and/or change in Anchoring of vessels, laying and stabilising

seabed profile (e.g. anchor scars;
pipe (up to approximately 400m beyond
depressions)
the shore crossing exit points) directly on
the seabed, accidental vessel grounding,
use of dynamic positioning on vessels
(thrusters), laying the initial water
winning line and guidewires, span
correction, seabed preparation for barge
accommodation and barge laydown on
east coast
101
Seabed
Spills and leaks
Physical and/or chemical

contamination of seabed sediments
Grounding of a marine vessel during

mobilising equipment, materials and
supplies to Barrow Island during
construction and operation (oil type:
diesel);
Re-fuelling incident at the Materials
Offloading Facility/WAPET Landing (oil
type: diesel); Rupture of supply lines on
Landing (oil type: condensate)
102
Seabed
Spills and leaks

103
Seabed
Spills and leaks

104
Seabed
Spills and leaks


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Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
105
Seabed
Spills and leaks



Foundation Project
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Seabed
Spills and leaks


condensate)
Additional source of a spill or leak. Increase in the

likelihood of a spill or leak affecting the foreshore
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Residual Impact
Incremental
Additional
C L
R
C L
R
LOW
LOW
Comments

very low (RPS 2012) although the
consequence to the seabed is considered
severe. Modelling completed assumed 'no
intervention', in practice reactive controls
will be in place

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Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Air Quality
Air quality
Air quality
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
Atmospheric emissions Depletion of stratospheric ozone

(except dust)
Use of ozone depleting substances

(ODSs) on board marine vessels and drill
rig
LOW
Possible small increase in emissions associated

with marine vessels (including those used during
construction, operations and decommissioning)
TRIVIAL
Atmospheric emissions Reduction in air quality over the

(except dust)
Commonwealth Marine Area
Flaring of hydrocarbons during

production well testing and/or clean-up
LOW
LOW
LOW
Impacts expected to be temporary and

localised.
The receiving environment is considered to
be highly dispersive and will serve to
dissipate emissions quickly
LOW
LOW
Impacts will be temporary and localised
Additional presence of stressor during

construction
Air quality
Atmospheric emissions Reduction in air quality over the

(except dust)
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage Physical interaction
Damage to listed or historic

shipwrecks or relics
Routine emissions of CO2, CO, NOx, SO2,

CH4 and VOCs from marine vessel
engines, power generation and
incinerator emissions associated with
offshore drilling, pipe-laying, operational
maintenance activities and additional
operational shipping
LOW
Anchoring of pipe-lay vessels and drill rig
LOW
New / additional geographic areas affected
TRIVIAL
Interrogation of available information has

identified no historic shipwrecks in the
vicinity of Fourth Train Proposal drill sites
or Feed Gas Pipeline System route options.
Pre-development seabed surveys will help
to verify findings to date
LOW
New / additional geographic areas potentially

affected
LOW
LOW
Relevant to marine vessels and rigs moving

from other international or regional ports.
No 'high risk ballast water' allowed to be
discharged within Australian Territorial Seas
LOW
LOW
Additional presence of stressor associated with
marine vessels (including those used during
construction, operations and decommissioning)
The highly dispersive receiving

environment will serve to dissipate
emissions quickly
Emissions estimate to be included within
the PER/Draft EIS: Not significant in the
context of national emissions
Laying of the Feed Gas Pipeline System
Not specifically generated by the Fourth

Train Proposal, however ODSs may be
integrated into older marine vessels
contracted by the Fourth Train Proposal
Land and sea use

Land and sea use Introduction and/or
Indirect impact on fish stocks and the Biofouling (from wetsides or from
spread of Marine Pests viability of established fisheries
discharge of ballast water) from drill rigs,
marine construction and operational
maintenance vessels and additional LNG
Increased likelihood of introduction due to

increased vessel activities
Risk of introducing Marine Pests from different
regions when compared to the Foundation Project
(depending on the origins of the vessels used for
both projects)
Land and sea use Physical presence

Displacement/ disruption of other

Presence of drill rig at well sites, pipe-lay
users in marine environment (i.e.
and associated marine construction
commercial fishing and/or shipping) vessels and establishment of exclusion
zones. Additional LNG and condensate
vessels
LOW
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Additional vessel activity and petroleum safety

zones in the Fourth Train Proposal Area. New /
additional geographic areas affected
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Land and sea use Spills and Leaks
Potential Impact
Activity
Disruption to other sea users (i.e.

commercial and recreational fishing, refuelling (minor spill volume of ~2,500L)
tourism and/or shipping)

Project
Impact
_
Different geographic areas potentially affected
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW
No known areas of aggregation or spawning

within Commonwealth Marine Area
associated with the Fourth Train Proposal
Area (i.e. near vicinity of spill sites with
greater potential for impact). Due to nature
of diesel (i.e. rapid weathering), potential
impacts are expected to be short-term and
localised
LOW
LOW

greater potential for impact). Due to nature
of diesel (rapid weathering), potential
impacts are expected to be short-term and
localised
LOW
LOW

greater potential for impact)
LOW
LOW

within Commonwealth Marine Area. Water
quality predicted to be within
ANZEC/ARMCANZ marine water quality
guidelines for benzene which is deemed
suitable to protect 99% of marine life. Due
to nature of condensate (i.e. evaporative),
potential impacts would be expected to be
short-term
LOW
LOW
Rapid dispersion of cement materials due

to the high-energy environment.
Small / temporally discrete discharge
volume
Increased likelihood given additional activities
Loss of commercial fish stocks

Release of diesel or heavy fuel oil from
commercial and recreational fishing, accidental damage to vessel (spill volume
80,000 L)

10

Rupture of live pipeline (during
commercial and recreational fishing, construction or once operational) or
uncontrolled release from the well due to
a strike from a construction or third party
marine vessel

Subsea well blow out
commercial and recreational fishing,

and pipelines

Increase in likelihood given additional wells will
be drilled
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Marine benthic fauna and communities

fauna and
communities
Smothering and loss of benthic

communities
Cementing discharges during

drilling/completions
LOW
New / additional geographic areas affected;

No sensitive / unique benthic habitats

expected to be within the vicinity of the
discharge
Impact expected to be highly localised
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Stressor
Discharges to sea
Potential Impact
Activity
Smothering and loss of benthic fauna Discharge of cuttings with adhered

and habitats
drilling fluid during offshore drilling

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW

LOW
LOW
LOW

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affected.
increased vessel activities.
both projects)
LOW
LOW
LOW
New / additional geographic areas and

communities potentially impacted
TRIVIAL
Two rocky reef structures have been

identified in pipeline surveys for northern
Feed Gas Pipeline System route: at the 5060 m water depth and the 40-45 m water
depth. Fourth Train Proposal currently
anticipating using Dynamic Positioning
when crossing these reef structures
New / additional geographic areas and

TRIVIAL
Seabed communities expected to be well

represented across the wider North-west
Shelf Region. No unique features or
communities affected. Scarp crossing hosts
scattered corals. Also note two rocky reef
structures have been identified in pipeline
surveys for northern Feed Gas Pipeline
System route: at the 50-60 m water depth
and the 40-45 m water depth
Acute or chronic toxic effects to

benthic faunal communities
13
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Introduction and/or
Increased competition with existing
spread of Marine Pests (native) species resulting in a
reduction in native community
health, diversity and ecosystem
productivity
Biofouling (from wetsides or from

14
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Direct physical injury or mortality of Anchoring of construction and

benthic communities (including
operational maintenance vessels
Benthic Primary Producers) in contact
area
15
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Direct physical injury to or crushing

of benthic flora and fauna causing
loss of species abundance and
habitat and an increase in turbidity
Accidental interaction of remotely

operated vehicle with seafloor
Maintenance to Feed Gas Pipeline
System during operation, in shallower
areas (i.e. seabed within photic zone) of
the Commonwealth Marine Area
In deeper water, the effect of wave action,

wind driven currents, deeper local and
ocean currents is expected to aid dispersion
of drill cuttings, and reduce the potential
for the accumulation of drill cuttings in
piles.
Lack of significant benthic habitat in vicinity
of discharge
Based on survey information impacts to

benthic primary producer habitat would
only be relevant in shallow areas of the
Commonwealth Marine Area, within
approximately 5km of the State water
boundary (RPS, 2010): these areas support
only sparse cover and no unique
communities expected

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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Stressor
Seabed disturbance
Potential Impact
Activity
Alteration of sediment characteristics Displacement of drill cuttings direct to

seabed around well-bore during riser-less
resulting in a change in habitat for
benthic communities
drilling of top-hole sections of each well

Project
Impact
LOW
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW
Well sites are not expected to support any

unique or sensitive benthic communities;
communities that are present are expected
to be well represented within the wider
North-west Shelf Region
Potential impact expected to be highly
localised
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18
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Seabed disturbance
Seabed disturbance
Direct loss of benthic communities in Positioning and anchoring of drill rig and
the contact area leading to a change other marine construction vessels (if
in the benthic community and wider anchored)
ecosystem implications
Direct loss of benthic communities in Trenching/jetting /ploughing of Feed Gas

the contact area leading to a change Pipeline System route and installation of
in the benthic community and wider pipeline stabilisation materials
ecosystem implications
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
Consequence of loss of, or disturbance to,

benthic communities is expected to be
localised
No unique or sensitive benthic
communities expected to be present
Seabed communities expected to be well
represented across the wider North-west
Shelf Region. No unique features or
communities affected. Scarp crossing hosts
scattered corals. Also note two rocky reef
structures have been identified in pipeline
surveys for northern Feed Gas Pipeline
System route: at the 50-60 m water depth
and the 40-45 m water depth
Based on survey information impacts to
benthic primary producer habitat would
only be relevant in shallow areas of the
Commonwealth Marine Area, within
approximately 5km of the State water
boundary (RPS, 2010); these areas support
only sparse cover and no unique
communities expected
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Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Seabed disturbance
Mortality of sessile benthic

communities in the immediate area
surrounding each well bore due to
smothering
Displacement of drill cuttings direct to

seabed around well-bore during riser-less
drilling of top-hole sections of each well
LOW
LOW
LOW
Well sites are not expected to support any

unique or sensitive benthic communities;
communities that are present are expected
to be well represented within the wider
North-west Shelf Region
Potential impact expected to be highly
localised
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21
22
23
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Stressor
Seabed disturbance
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Spills and Leaks
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Spills and Leaks
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Spills and Leaks
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Reduction in water quality (turbidity) Trenching/jetting /ploughing of Feed Gas

leading to smothering of sensitive or Pipeline System route and installation of
ecologically important benthic
pipeline stabilisation materials
communities
LOW
Acute and/or chronic toxic effects of Release of diesel or heavy fuel oil during
hydrocarbons on benthic
refuelling (minor spill volume of ~ 2,500
communities
L)
LOW
Acute and/or chronic toxic effects of Release of diesel or heavy fuel oil from
accidental damage to vessel (spill volume
communities
80,000 L)
Acute and/or chronic toxic effects of Rupture of live pipeline (during

construction or once operational) or
communities
marine vessel
LOW
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW
Potential impact expected to be localised

and benthos to recover quickly
Limited sensitive benthic communities are
expected to be present based on nearby
survey information
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW


and pipelines
Potential impacts (if any, given surface

release and depth of water over most of
Commonwealth Marine Area within the
Fourth Train Proposal Area) is likely to be
localised
Potential impact likely to be localised and
temporary given rapid degradation and
dispersion of spilt hydrocarbons in warm
open ocean. Potential impacts expected to
be associated with the upper water column
rather than at depth/ at the seabed
interface
rapid degradation of condensate
Released hydrocarbons expected to
evaporate, or become entrained into the
water column, and are not expected to
partition into the sediment phase
Commonwealth Marine Area associated
with the Fourth Train Proposal Area not
known to host any unique or sensitive
benthic communities or habitats.
Communities and habitats are expected to
be well represented within the wider Northwest Shelf Region

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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine benthic
fauna and
habitats
Stressor
Spills and Leaks
Potential Impact
Activity
Loss of benthic communities through Subsea well blow out

physical impact of the blowout

Project
Impact
LOW
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW

be drilled
Acute and/or chronic toxic effects of

communities affected by entrained
hydrocarbons
No unique or sensitive benthic

communities expected to be present in the
near vicinity of the well sites
Released hydrocarbons expected to
evaporate, or become entrained into the
water column, and are not expected to
partition into the sediment phase
Potential impacts to marine benthic fauna
and habitats would likely be localised to the
immediate area surrounding the blowout
and of short-term duration
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Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Artificial light
Altered foraging and breeding activity

in seabirds, fish, marine mammals
and marine reptiles within the
Commonwealth Marine Environment
Disorientation of marine fauna such
as birds
Increased incidents of marine fauna
interactions with vessels and
equipment
Artificial light generated by drill rig, pipelay and other marine construction
vessels, marine vessels involved in
operational maintenance activities and
additional LNG and condensate vessels
during operation
LOW
Flaring of hydrocarbons during well

testing / well clean-up
LOW
LOW
Some geographic areas will be subject to

additional light spill (e.g. at Jansz PTS; along Feed
Gas Pipeline System route)
Currently no monitoring data for light in

relation to seabirds, fish or dolphins in the
Commonwealth Marine Environment
Area
Additional condensate and LNG vessels will

increase frequency of light spill by approximately
1/3 in relation to the Foundation Project
Static sources of new light (drill rig and

associated marine vessels) short-term and
isolated from other light sources
Unlikely to be spatial or temporal overlap
between areas affected by Foundation
Project and Fourth Train Proposal during
construction. Any overlap would be short
term
Increased mortality of food source

where predators may adapt to take
advantage of the light source
With exception of crossing the Humpback

Whale migration route, no faunal
aggregation areas for seabirds, fish or
affected
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Creation of heat and/or Behavioural changes to marine fauna Discharge of cooling water from pipe-lay
cold
in areas affected by discharges
and marine support vessels
leading to potential mortality
LOW
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TRIVIAL

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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine fauna
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Creation of heat and/or Behavioural changes to marine fauna Discharge of heated freshwater
in area affected by discharges leading (approximately 60C - 70C as enters sea)
cold
with no chemical additives during well
to potential mortality
testing

Project
Impact
LOW
New and additional geographic areas affected;

Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
TRIVIAL
Minor stress may occur but unlikely to

cause mortality. May cause short range /
short term displacement of some mobile
species
Temporary activity associated with welltesting. Discharge is freshwater (from
steam exchanger) with no chemical
additives
Given offshore environment meteorological
conditions, potential impacts highly
localised and temporary - heat is expected
to dissipate rapidly
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Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Physiological and genetic damage to Loss of radioactive sources during drilling VERY LOW New geographic areas potentially affected
marine fauna resulting in long-term and during Feed Gas Pipeline System
impacts on species populations
maintenance and decommissioning
29
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Reduction in water quality causing

adverse impacts to marine fauna
Discharge of whole drilling fluid during

offshore drilling
LOW

TRIVIAL
Very low quantities of radioactive materials

used, and only very small area likely to be
affected in the instance of loss of
radioactive material to sea
LOW
LOW
Only water based (i.e. low toxicity) drilling

fluids are permitted to be discharged. No
discharge of whole synthetic based fluids
Potential impacts likely to be localised and
temporary given rapid dispersion in
offshore environment
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31
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Discharges to sea


adverse impacts to marine fauna

adverse impacts to marine fauna,
particularly marine plankton
Disposal of domestic waste water

(sewage, grey water and
putrescible/galley wastes) from drill rig,
Feed Gas Pipeline System construction
vessels marine support and supply
vessels, operational maintenance vessels
and additional LNG and condensate
vessels, and decommissioning vessels
LOW
Discharge of deck drainage, equipment /

machinery space and bilge water from
Feed Gas Pipeline System marine
construction vessels, drill rigs, marine
support vessels, vessels involved in
operational maintenance and additional
LOW

LOW
LOW
Potential impacts are expected to be

temporary and localised due to water depth
and the dispersive nature of the offshore
environment
Vessels will be mobile and their discharges
transient. Discharges unlikely to persist or
accumulate in a particular area

LOW
LOW
Potential impacts expected to be temporary

and localised due to the highly dispersive
Vessels will be mobile and their discharges
transient. Discharges unlikely to persist or
accumulate in a particular area
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine fauna
Stressor
Discharges to sea
Potential Impact

adverse impacts to marine fauna,
particularly marine plankton
Activity
Discharge of soapy synthetic-based mud

tank wash during drilling

Project
Impact
LOW

Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW
Potential impacts will be temporary and

localised due to the highly dispersive
No spatial / temporal overlap of discharges
anticipated with the Foundation project or
other Fourth Train Proposal wells
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Marine fauna
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Marine fauna
Discharges to sea
Reduction in water quality resulting

in acute or chronic toxic effects on
marine fauna, particularly marine
plankton
Introduction and/or
Increased competition with and/or
spread of Marine Pests disease to existing (native) mobile
fauna species resulting in a reduction
in native community health, diversity
and ecosystem productivity
Discharge of hydrotest fluids (for whole

pipeline system)
LOW

LOW
LOW

LOW

affected
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
With the exception of operational shipping,

noise emissions from the Foundation
Project and Fourth Train Proposal are not
expected to overlap
LOW
LOW
Risk Assessment based worst case

(Dynamic Positioning of drill rig)

increased marine vessel activities
Discharges are discrete / short-term.

Modelling by Foundation Project indicates
any impacts would be highly localised and
temporary

both projects)
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36
37
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
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Noise and vibration
Noise and vibration
Noise and vibration
Change in behaviour (e.g. attraction

to or deterrence from the noise
source, alteration of feeding or
migration patterns) to sensitive
marine fauna, including EPBC Actlisted threatened and migratory
species
Engine noise from drill rig, marine

construction vessels and additional LNG
and condensate vessels, particularly from
dynamic positioning systems
LOW

species
Noise from drilling
LOW

species
Noise from helicopter transfers
New and additional geographic areas potentially

affected
Additional noise sources introduced into the

affected
LOW
Increased frequency of helicopter trips and

therefore increase in potential for exposure of
fauna to noise
affected
Public
Short term and intermittent activity outside

whale migration routes
LOW
LOW
Noise generated will be intermittent /

transient
Periods of increased frequency of
helicopter use within the Commonwealth
Marine Environment likely to be related to
construction or decommissioning activities,
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Stressor
Noise and vibration
Noise and vibration
Potential Impact
Activity

species
Noise from operation of subsea

equipment including well heads and
manifold choke valves
Physiological damage to marine

fauna or disruption of behaviour
patterns, including migration, of
sensitive marine fauna
Noise from Vertical Seismic Profiling

(VSP) (undertaken during drilling)

Project
Impact
LOW
New / additional geographic areas affected.
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW
Additional noise source.
Relatively low intensity noise expected (e.g.

when compared to VSP) from long-term
operations
Location of the noise source fixed hence
unlikely to result in startled / alarmed
response from marine fauna
LOW

affected
LOW
LOW
Temporary activity and occurring at a small

number of widely dispersed locations; also
expected to be temporally discrete
(reducing the total marine area exposed to
VSP noise at any one time).
TRIVIAL
Operations involving anchoring are

expected to be geographically dispersed
within the Commonwealth Marine Area
(associated with the Fourth Train Proposal
Area), and away from areas of aggregation
for Threatened and / or Migratory Species
LOW
LOW
Assessment based on worst case scenario

of impacts to turtles (as turtles are more
likely to physically interact with vessels
than cetaceans or fish)

40
Marine fauna
Injury to or mortality of marine fauna Anchoring of construction and

due to entanglement in anchor
operational maintenance vessels
chains
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Marine fauna
Physical injury to marine fauna

including protected species
(cetaceans, turtles, fish) resulting
from collision or vessel strikes
Movement of drill rig and its marine

support and supply vessels
LOW

impacted
MEDIUM New / additional geographic areas and

Movement of marine construction

vessels
Scope of Foundation Project assessment included

State Waters around Barrow Island and risk
associated with marine turtles. Scope of the
current assessment is only the Commonwealth
Marine Area
Foundation Project impact rating was for

interactions with marine turtles occurring in
State waters around Barrow Island
Consequence of collision likely to be on
individuals only
Main risk of collisions in Commonwealth
Marine Area is from marine vessels moving
between drill rig and Dampier
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Marine fauna
Physical presence
Creation of artificial habitats causing Long-term presence of the in-field flow

a change in population densities and lines, Feed Gas Pipeline System and
distribution
associated stabilisation materials on the
seabed
LOW
LOW
LOW
43
Marine fauna
Physical presence
Creation of artificial habitats causing Presence of drill rig at well site

a change in population densities and
distribution
LOW
TRIVIAL

Public
Creation of habitat in the long term may be

considered beneficial whereby it could
increase the biological productivity and/ or
species diversity in the area
Short-term activity with no long-term
consequences
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Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
TRIVIAL
The potential for this impact to have any

consequence beyond the level of individual
fauna is considered remote. The subsea
nature of the development precludes the
potential for any significant impact to
seabirds or pelagic marine fauna

causing adverse impacts to marine
Pipeline System route and installation of
fauna
LOW
LOW
LOW
Acute or chronic toxic effects on

marine fauna, including EPBC-listed
species
LOW

affected
TRIVIAL

normal soon after completion of work (i.e.
potential impact is expected to be
temporary and localised)
chronic / long term adverse impacts within
the marine environment
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
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Marine fauna
Physical presence
Entanglement of marine fauna with

subsea infrastructure
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Marine fauna
Seabed disturbance
46
Marine fauna
Spills and Leaks
Long-term presence of subsea

infrastructure, (in-field flow lines,
manifolds, well head equipment and
Feed Gas Pipeline System)
Accidental release of MEG
Increase in likelihood given additional MEG line

will be installed
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48
Marine fauna
Marine fauna
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks

species

species
Spill of chemicals (e.g. drilling fluids or

treatment chemicals for pipe-lay precommissioning and maintenance
activities) to sea during bunkering
LOW

L)
LOW

80,000 L)
LOW

affected

Oiling of birds
49
Marine fauna
Spills and Leaks

species

Oiling of birds
50
Marine fauna
Spills and Leaks

species
Oiling of birds
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marine vessel
MEDIUM Different geographic areas potentially affected

and pipelines
Public
Potential impacts expected to be localised

given rapid dispersion in offshore
environment. Volumes spilt likely to be
small and of low toxicity / low
bioaccumulation potential given mitigation
in place
Potential impacts anticipated to be
localised given likely rapid degradation and
dispersion in warm open ocean
environment. Modelling indicates that
dissolved aromatics >5ppb will not extend
beyond immediate spill site
Released diesel is likely to weather rapidly,
disperse and dissipate under the high
energy offshore meteorological conditions.
Only a relatively small proportion of the
Commonwealth Marine Area would be
expected to be impacted
MEDIUM Assessment based on a worst-case scenario

of the rupture occurring in whale migration
season close to whale migration route.
Likelihood of this occurring is however
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine fauna
Stressor
Spills and Leaks
Potential Impact

species
Activity

Project
Impact
MEDIUM Different geographic areas potentially affected
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
MEDIUM

be drilled
Oiling of birds
R
MEDIUM Potential impacts at population level
unlikely due to low aromatic content and
rapid weathering of Fourth Train Proposal
condensate. Oiling of seabird communities
unlikely given the type of hydrocarbons
released and the degradation of those
hydrocarbons in the time taken to reach
known seabird roosting, nesting and or
foraging areas.
Potential impacts therefore likely to be
limited to individuals coming into contact
with fresh release (i.e. localised around
blow-out site) and short-term
Modelling predicts only a remote chance of
hydrocarbons reaching Humpback Whale
migration route during migration season
remote
52
53
Marine Protected Areas

Marine Protected Physical presence
Areas
Marine Protected Seabed disturbance

Areas
Reduction in the conservation values Long-term presence of the Feed Gas

of the proposed Montebello
Pipeline System through the proposed
Commonwealth Marine Reserve
Montebello Commonwealth Marine Park
Montebello Commonwealth Marine Reserve is

newly proposed since approval of the Foundation
Project
LOW
LOW
Reduction in the conservation values Laying of the Feed Gas Pipeline System
of the proposed Montebello
through the proposed reserve
Commonwealth Marine Reserve

Project
LOW
LOW
Reserve is zoned for multiple use; IUCN

Category VI which permits the sustainable
use of natural resources.
Zone of potential impact very small in
comparison with the area of the reserve.
Seabed feature means no impact on pelagic
species
Reserve is zoned for multiple use; IUCN
Category VI which permits the sustainable
use of natural resources
Zone of potential disturbance very small in
comparison with the area of the reserve.
Potential impacts will be localised
54
Marine Protected Spills and Leaks

Areas
55

Areas

Impact on the ecological values for

which the proposed Montebello
Commonwealth Marine Reserve has
been protected

marine vessel
Reduction in the conservation values Release of diesel or heavy fuel oil during
for which the proposed Montebello refuelling (minor spill volume of ~ 2,500
Commonwealth Marine Reserve has L)
been protected

Project
MEDIUM

Project
LOW
Public
MEDIUM Assessment based on a worst-case scenario

of the rupture occurring in whale migration
season close to whale migration route.
remote
LOW
In unlikely event that spill occurred in or
close to the reserve during Feed Gas
Pipeline System installation / maintenance,
potential impacts predicted to be localised
to vicinity of spill
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Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
56

Areas
Reduction in the conservation values Release of diesel or heavy fuel oil from
for which the proposed Montebello accidental damage to vessel (spill volume
Commonwealth Marine Reserve has 80,000 L)
been protected

Project
LOW
LOW

disperse and dissipate under the high
energy offshore meteorological conditions
57

Areas
Reduction in the conservation values Subsea well blow out

for which the proposed Montebello
Commonwealth Marine Reserve has
been protected

Project
LOW
LOW
Modelling suggests low probability of

condensate, at ecologically significant
levels, reaching the proposed reserve.
Water quality predicted to be within
ANZECC/ARMCANZ guidelines (for
benzene). Could affect individuals of
migratory seabirds, whale sharks, marine
turtles or whales but no population-wide
impacts anticipated given transient nature
of these species through the area. Oiling of
birds unlikely due to nature of condensate.
No sedimentation of hydrocarbons
anticipated

TRIVIAL
58
Marine Water Quality

Marine water
Creation of heat and/or Reduction in water quality from a
quality
cold
change in water temperature
Discharge of heated freshwater

(approximately 60C - 70C as enters sea)
with no chemical additives during well
testing

localised
Discharge of cooling water from vessels

59
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Discharge of blowout preventer (BOP)

hydraulic control fluid during weekly
testing of BOP
LOW

LOW
LOW
60
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Discharge of completion brine during

production well completion activities
LOW

LOW
LOW
Hydraulic fluid expected to be

biodegradable, water soluble and low
toxicity. Only small volume released into a
highly dispersive environment. Potential
impacts will be temporary and localised due
to the highly dispersive offshore
environment
Completion brines typically have no acute
or chronic aquatic toxicity and no potential
for bioaccumulation (IMO, 2008)
Highly dispersive offshore environment potential impacts, if any, will be temporary
and localised
Water quality could on occasions be
affected but it is unlikely to have an indirect
impact on marine fauna
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Public

App F2 Appendices
Appendix F2
Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
61
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Discharge of deck drainage, equipment /

machinery space and bilge water from
Feed Gas Pipeline System marine
construction vessels, drill rigs, marine
support vessels, vessels involved in
operational maintenance and additional
LOW

LOW
LOW

62
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Discharge of hydraulic fluids from

umbilical (i.e. for actuation of emergency
shutdown valves)
LOW

LOW
LOW

63
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Discharge of hydrotest fluids (for whole

pipeline system)
LOW

LOW
LOW
Modelling by Foundation Project indicates

any impacts would be highly localised and
temporary
64
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Planned release of small volumes of

hydraulic fluid from valves in subsea
infrastructure
LOW

TRIVIAL
65
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea
Reduction in water quality (Increase Discharge of drilling related materials

in particulate load within the water including cuttings with adhered muds,
column in the near vicinity of the
whole muds, and cement
cuttings discharge, also traces of
hydrocarbons and / or chemicals (e.g.
drilling muds) may be entrained)
LOW

LOW
LOW
66
Marine water
quality
Discharges to sea

(increased nutrient availability and
biological oxygen demand)
Disposal of domestic waste water

(sewage, grey water and
putrescible/galley wastes) from drill rig,
Feed Gas Pipeline System construction
vessels marine support and supply
vessels
LOW

during construction
LOW
LOW
Potential impacts will be temporary and

localised due to the highly dispersive
67
Marine water
quality
Seabed disturbance

Pipeline System route and installation of
LOW
LOW
LOW
68
Marine water
quality
Spills and Leaks
LOW

affected
LOW
LOW

normal soon after completion of work (i.e.
potential impact is expected to be
temporary and localised)
Potential impacts expected to be localised
given rapid dispersion in offshore
environment. Volumes spilt likely to be
small and of low toxicity given mitigation in
place

Spill of chemicals (e.g. drilling fluids or

treatment chemicals for pipe-lay precommissioning and maintenance
activities) to sea during bunkering
Public
Only very small volume of hydraulic fluid is

likely to be involved. May result in highly
localised, temporary change in water
quality which is unlikely to result in harm to
marine fauna
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69
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Marine water
quality
Stressor
Spills and Leaks
Potential Impact
Activity
Accidental release of MEG

Project
Impact
LOW

affected
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
TRIVIAL
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW

disperse and dissipate within the high
energy offshore environment
LOW
LOW
Potential impacts to water quality could be

widespread but temporary given nature of
condensate of Fourth Train Proposal gas
fields
LOW
LOW
Potential impacts to water quality could be

widespread but temporary given nature of
condensate of Fourth Train Proposal gas
fields
Increase in likelihood given additional MEG line

will be installed
70
71
72
73
Marine water
quality
Marine water
quality
Marine water
quality
Marine water
quality
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks


L)
LOW


80,000 L)
LOW


marine vessel
LOW




and pipelines

be drilled

discernable adverse impact within the
marine environment
Potential impacts anticipated to be
localised given likely rapid degradation and
dispersion in warm open ocean
environment
Modelling predicts levels of benzene to be

an order of magnitude less than
ANZECC/ARMCANZ marine water quality
guidelines (for benzene) at 1.5 km distance
from the blow-out
74
Public Safety
Public Safety
Physical Interaction
Collision between Fourth Train

Movement of drill rig and its marine
Proposal vessels and vessels of other support and supply vessels
sea users
Movement of marine construction
vessels
LOW
LOW
Small area impacted compared with the

available space within and outside of the
fourth Train Proposal area for other marine
users. Notices to other mariners with
details of offshore activities being
undertaken
LOW
LOW
A number of methods will be used during

subsea construction to reduce risks of
interaction with other marine users (e.g.
rock cover and trenching)
Increase in vessel movements, especially during

construction and decommissioning

75
Public Safety
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Physical presence
Loss or damage to third party

equipment (e.g. fishing nets) from
entanglement or contact with subsea
infrastructure
Long-term presence of subsea

infrastructure, (in-field flow lines,
manifolds, well head equipment and
Feed Gas Pipeline System)
Public

App F2 Appendices
Appendix F2
Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
76
Seabed
Seabed
Discharges to sea
Alteration of seabed physiochemical

composition due to settlement of
drilling related discharges including
cuttings and cement
77
Seabed
Physical presence
Activity

Project
Impact
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW

LOW
LOW
Zone of potential impact expected to be

localised
Permanent physical loss of seabed

habitat and creation of barrier to
Feed Gas Pipeline System
sediment transportation processes
on the seabed with potential impacts
to seabed profile
LOW
LOW
LOW

limited to where the pipeline system is laid
LOW
Drilling, cementing and completions

discharges (including drilling of top-hole
sections of each well during riser-less
drilling)
78
Seabed
Seabed disturbance
Alteration of seabed sediment

characteristics and change in the
seabed profile (e.g. creation of
anchor scars)
Anchoring of drill rig and other marine

construction vessels (if anchored). Use of
other temporary installation aids (e.g.
acoustic transponders, grout bags,
temporary spool lay-down)
79
Seabed
Spills and Leaks
Creation of a crater in the seabed
Habitat types are widespread and well

represented in the region
New / additional geographic areas affected.
LOW
LOW
Potential impact expected to be localised /

contained within the near vicinity of the
placement area / retrieval area
LOW
LOW
If occurred, impact would be expected to be

localised but depending on the size of the
blow-out, could result in a long-term
change in the seabed profile
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
Potential impacts (if any, given surface

release and depth of water over most of
Commonwealth Marine Area within the
Fourth Train Proposal Area) is likely to be
localised
Potential impact likely to be localised and
temporary given rapid degradation and
dispersion of spilt hydrocarbons in warm
open ocean. Modelling indicates diesel
would predominantly evaporate and
disperse throughout the water column,
with limited quantities partitioning to the
sediment phase within the Commonwealth
Marine Environment

be drilled
80
81
Seabed
Seabed
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks
Contamination of seabed sediment

L)
LOW

80,000 L)
LOW


affected

Public
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82
83
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Seabed
Seabed
Stressor
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks
Potential Impact
Activity

Project
Impact

marine vessel
LOW
LOW
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW

rapid degradation of condensate.
Mitigation measures in place mean only a
remote chance of incident occurring.
Modelling indicates pipeline fluids would
predominantly evaporate and disperse
throughout the water column, with limited
quantities partitioning to the sediment
phase within the Commonwealth Marine
Environment
LOW
LOW
Given nature of hydrocarbons in Fourth

Train Proposal gas fields (gas and
condensate; highly soluble etc), no
sedimentation of released hydrocarbons is
expected

and pipelines

be drilled
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Residual Impact
Public

App F2 Appendices
Consolidated Risk Assessment Results: Impacts to the Human Environment

Line Item
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity
Workforce and Public Health and Safety

Workforce and Atmospheric emissions Alteration of ambient air quality and Additional operational emissions
public health and (except dust)
creating a hazard to human health
and wellbeing
safety
Workforce and Fire
public health and
safety
Workforce and Physical interaction
public health and
safety
Workforce and Physical interaction
public health and
safety
Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage Physical interaction
Cultural heritage Spills and leaks

Project
Impact
_
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional

6
emissions from vehicles and equipment - however
emissions comparatively smaller than for
Foundation Project
No new ignition sources will be introduced by the
3
TRIVIAL
Pressure on public medical services in Accident caused by simultaneous

the event of a major emergency
operations
Risk of traffic accidents on the

Transport of materials to mainland ports,
mainland between local road users resulting in increased usage of local roads
and traffic associated with the Fourth
Train Proposal
Risk of marine vessel incidents
onto the seabed
Extended duration of road usage
Extended duration of heightened vessel activity in 4

the Fourth Train Proposal Area
The Foundation Project had no known listed or

historic ship wrecks or relics within the vicinity of
drill sites. A different area is affected by the
Fourth Train Proposal, however, the Fourth Train
Proposal will have a limited seabed disturbance
area and therefore risk for the Fourth Train
Proposal is considered low

during which impacts could occur
LOW
LOW
Damage to listed or historic

shipwrecks or relics, disturbing the
site context and resulting in the loss
of archaeological data
Impacts to the cultural heritage site

at the claypan environment
(horizontal directional drilling site)
Anchoring of vessels and drill rigs
LOW
Installation of the Feed Gas Pipeline

System and associated infrastructure
Release of hydrotest water containing

biocides and corrosion inhibitors
LOW
Considered in the PER/Draft EIS due to

potential regulator and public interest
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
TRIVIAL
With the application of mitigation and

management measures, the likelihood of
such an impact occurring is rare
Included in PER/Draft EIS due to possible
regulator and public interest
No change in the type of hazardous substances

required/generated for the Fourth Train Proposal
7
10
Cultural heritage Vegetation clearing and Destruction of, or disturbance to,

earthworks
cultural heritage sites at the
horizontal directional drilling site
Conservation areas
Conservation
Discharges to sea
Reduction in the intrinsic value
areas
(through reduced visual amenity) of
conservation areas
Conservation
Physical presence
Reduction in the intrinsic value
areas
(through reduced visual amenity and
aesthetic value) of Barrow Island
Excavation and vegetation clearing for

horizontal directional drilling stringing
area
LOW
Additional 10 ha of vegetation clearance and

earthworks
LOW
LOW
Discharge of liquid wastes (e.g. sewage,

greywater and putrescibles wastes) from
pipelay vessels
Construction of the Feed Gas Pipeline
System and Fourth Train Proposal
infrastructure at the Gas Treatment Plant
LOW
Ningaloo Reef is now listed as a World Heritage

site. However, there is no change in impact from
the Fourth Train Proposal
The Fourth Train Proposal will extend the
duration that construction activities are visible on
Barrow Island. However, this is considered to be
short term and there are no different impacts
expected as a result of the Fourth Train Proposal
TRIVIAL
LOW
LOW
Conservation
areas
Migration of hydrocarbons to the coast

of Barrow Island or other conservation
areas in the event of a leak or spill
(various spill scenarios)
The Fourth Train Proposal will extend the period

5
and geographical area of construction, during
which there is an increased risk of accidental spills
and leaks occurring
LOW
LOW
Spills and leaks

Impacts to the social values of

conservation areas including
commercial fishing, tourism and
pearling
LOW
Public
Impacts to conservation areas from this

activity are considered to be localised with
short term effects, therefore consequences
_
Modelling included a worst case scenario of

impacts to the environment as a result of a
blow-out and assumed no intervention (i.e.
management of the spill)
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11
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Land and sea use

Land and sea use Introduction and/or
Indirect impact on fish stocks and the
spread of Nonviability of established fisheries
indigenous Terrestrial
Species and/or Marine
Pests
Activity

12
Land and sea use Physical interaction
13
14
15
Fishing and navigation hazard (net

snagging)
16
Land and Sea Use Physical presence
Navigation or snagging hazards
17
18
Obstacle and restricting access for

other vessels to the area
Obstruction and hindrance to other
users of the sea (i.e. shipping, fishing
and recreational users) resulting in
them having to use alternative routes
or change behaviour
19
Obstruction and hindrance to other

users of the sea (i.e. shipping, fishing
and recreational users) resulting in
them having to use alternative routes
or change behaviour
20
Land and sea use Spills and leaks
Displacement of other land users (i.e. Storage, handing and use of fuels and
WA Oil) following a spill (short-term chemicals
or long-term, depending on the
magnitude of the spill)
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Nuisance to local communities /

longer journey times / damage to
road infrastructure
Adverse impacts to other oil and gas
facilities
Transport of materials to equipment and

supply bases, resulting in increased
usage of local roads
Temporary presence of construction and
installation vessels in the vicinity of other
oil and gas facilities
Displacement of, or disruption to,
Presence of drill rig at well sites, pipe-lay
other users in the marine
and associated marine construction
environment (i.e. commercial fishing, vessels and establishment of petroleum
exclusion zones. Additional LNG and
condensate vessels

Project
Impact
LOW
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
LOW
LOW


both projects)
Extended duration of road use, however, the
5
intensity of road use is expected to be the same
or less than for the Foundation Project
Extended duration of marine vessel activity in the 6
Fourth Train Proposal Area
LOW
LOW
TRIVIAL
New / additional geographical areas potentially

affected
increased marine vessel activities
LOW
Extended duration of vessel activity and

petroleum safety zones in the Fourth Train
Proposal Area. New geographical areas affected
LOW
LOW
New geographical areas affected
LOW
LOW
LOW
TRIVIAL
Temporary presence of construction and

installation vessels
Movement of additional LNG and
condensate tankers to and from Barrow
Island
LOW
Extended duration of vessel activity in the Fourth

Train Proposal Area
Minor increase in number of vessel movements
from 220-250 (Foundation Project) to 310-330
(Fourth Train Proposal)
LOW
LOW
Approximately 6 frames will be used, which

will be permanent during construction
(approximately 4-5 years). There are no
petroleum exclusion zones around the
frames
_
LOW
LOW
Movement of vessels from supply bases

and equipment yards to Barrow Island
(Materials Offloading Facility/WAPET
Landing)
LOW
Approximately 50 marine vessels may be used to

support the construction phase of the Fourth
Train Proposal
LOW
LOW
No change in the type of hazardous substances

required/generated for the Fourth Train Proposal
TRIVIAL

Feed Gas Pipeline System onto the
seabed
Presence of the survey permanent
monument frames on the seafloor
LOW
Activity will be temporary and consequence

is incidental
LOW
Public
Onshore spills and leaks will be remediated

when detected and experience gained
through construction of the Foundation
Project indicates there will be incidental
impacts on other users of Barrow Island

App F2 Appendices

Line Item
21
Affected
Environmental
Factor
Stressor
Potential Impact
Activity

commercial and recreational fishing, refuelling (minor spill volume of ~ 2,500
L)

Project
Impact
LOW
Residual Impact
Incremental
Comments
Additional
C
4
L
6
R
LOW
C
4
L
6
R
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
Additional personnel will be required during the _

construction and operational phases of the Fourth
Train Proposal
_
POSITIVE
POSITIVE
POSITIVE
POSITIVE
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW

Train Proposal Area
22

commercial and recreational fishing, accidental damage to vessel (spill volume
80,000 L)
LOW

23
24

commercial and recreational fishing, construction or once operational) or
marine vessel
commercial and recreational fishing,
25
Physical presence
Creation of labour opportunities
Demand for additional operational labour
26
Livelihoods
Physical presence
Creation of demand for labour,

contractors and suppliers
27
Local communities
Local
Physical presence
communities
Engagement of contractors and labour

for construction of the Fourth Train
Increased demand on services in

regional centres
Additional personnel requiring transfers

to and from Barrow Island
Local
communities
Increased traffic levels near mainland Transport of materials to mainland ports,

resulting in increased usage of local roads
supply bases
29
30
Commonwealth, State and Regional Economy

Commonwealth, Physical presence
Creation of additional expenditure
State and
and revenues that will contribute to
Regional
the national, State and regional
economy
economy
Commonwealth, Physical presence
Creation of demand for labour,
State and
contractors and suppliers
Regional

New / additional geographical areas potentially

affected
be drilled
Physical presence
New geographical areas affected

and pipelines
Livelihoods
Livelihoods
28

Train Proposal Area
Additional personnel required during the

construction and operation of the Fourth Train
Proposal
Extended duration of road use
Sale of additional LNG produced by the

Additional revenue created by the Fourth Train

Proposal
POSITIVE
POSITIVE
Engagement of contractors and labour

for construction of the Fourth Train

resulting in longer period that construction
workforce/contractors will be required
POSITIVE
POSITIVE
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Appendix F2: Consolidated Risk Assessment Results

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Consolidated Risk Assessment Results: Impacts to atmosphere

Change introduced by Fourth Train Proposal

Atmospheric emissions Reduction in air quality, resulting in

During construction of the Fourth Train

Same emissions types and sources as Foundation

Atmospheric emissions Reduction in air quality, resulting in

Emissions of atmospheric pollutants and

Fourth Train Proposal emissions types will be the

Atmospheric emissions Contribution of VOCs to regional

Emission of VOCs produced during

Fourth Train Proposal will generate additional

Reduction in air quality from smoke

Smoke and particulates generated by fire

Increase in the number of ignition sources.

Reduction in air quality, resulting in

Construction activities including clearing

Additional clearing and earthworks, and an

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Consolidated Risk Assessment Results: Impacts to the Terrestrial Environment

Soils and landforms

Vegetation clearing, stripping and

Earthworks within the Foundation

Change introduced by Fourth Train Proposal

Approximately 10 ha of additional land clearing

This impact did not occur (in the terrestrial

Impacts on landform affect shore crossing sites

Extended duration of construction

Change in soil quality resulting from

Runoff from water and foam used for fire

Extended duration of construction activities that

Likelihood of this impact occurring

Extension of physical footprint by approximately

Spills and leaks

Spills and leaks

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Precommissioning leaks and spills,

Unplanned discharge of drill cuttings or

Additional Feed Gas Pipeline System

Extended duration of construction activities

Gorgon Gas Development Fourth Train Expansion Proposal App F2

Consolidated Risk Assessment Results: Impacts to the Terrestrial Environment

Spills and leaks

Spills and leaks

Spills and leaks

Spills and leaks

Spills and leaks

Unplanned loss of potentially

Unplanned loss from equipment (e.g.

Unplanned loss from the storage,

Change introduced by Fourth Train Proposal

Extended duration of construction activities

No change in type or inventory of

No change in the type of hazardous

Footprint increasing by approximately 10 ha

Extended duration of construction activities

Extended duration of construction activities

Unplanned loss from the storage,

Extended duration of construction activities

Assessment assumes use of the Foundation

Inventory of hazardous substances will increase

Excavation of foundations, drains and