
The Scarborough Energy Project, led by Woodside Energy Group Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone with the arrival of the final Pluto Train 2 modules at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.
This development marks a crucial step towards the project’s goal of delivering its first LNG cargo in 2026.
Since February 2024, a total of 51 modules, weighing a combined 56,000 metric tonnes, have been transported from the module yard in Batam, Indonesia, to Karratha.
The expansion of the Pluto LNG facility with a second LNG processing train will process gas from the offshore Scarborough field.
Once operational, Pluto Train 2 will have the capacity to process approximately five million tonnes of LNG per annum.
The expanded facility will also include new domestic gas infrastructure, capable of supplying up to 225 terajoules per day to the Western Australian market.
Woodside selected Bechtel to execute the engineering, procurement, and construction of Pluto Train 2, with construction activities at the Karratha site having commenced in August 2022.
Liz Westcott, Woodside Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Australia, praised the achievement, stating: “The scale of what has been delivered is an incredible achievement and reflects the team’s commitment and professionalism.”
She added that the Scarborough Energy Project is now over three-quarters complete, with teams focusing on module integration and commissioning for the targeted first LNG cargo in 2026.
Paul Marsden, Bechtel Energy President, highlighted the strong partnership between Woodside and Bechtel, noting: “This achievement reflects our shared vision and the unwavering dedication of our project team to cultivate a One Team culture.”
The Scarborough Energy Project is expected to make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, generating more than $50 billion in direct and indirect tax payments.
It is also projected to create over 3,000 jobs during the construction phase and sustain nearly 600 jobs on average during operations.
This milestone underscores the project’s progress and its potential impact on Australia’s energy sector and economy.
As the teams move forward with module integration and facility commissioning, the Scarborough Energy Project continues to advance towards its goal of delivering first LNG in 2026.