Registration Number: 1665

Argentia Wellhead Platform for White Rose Extension

Proponent: Husky Energy

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to construct a wellhead platform (WHP) that will consist of aconcrete gravity structure (CGS) to be built at Argentia, on the former US Navy Base site.The CGS will be constructed in a purpose-built graving dock. The proposed graving dockwill be excavated behind the natural coastal shoreline to a depth of approximately 20metres below sea level. The graving dock will be a less than 5 hectares flooded area whenthe bund/retaining wall is removed. Upon completion, the CGS will be floated to one of twodeep-water sites in Placentia Bay, where it will be mated with the topsides structure. TheWHP will then be towed to the White Rose oil field and tied back to the SeaRose FPSO.The overall construction site area will be approximately 15 hectares. Support facilities willinclude a concrete batching plant, offices, a mess hall, a medical clinic, temporary sheds,lay down areas and storage areas. Site work for construction of the graving dock isscheduled to begin in April 2013 to achieve first oil by fourth quarter of 2016.

  • August 7, 2012 – The undertaking was registered.
  • September 12, 2012 – Public comments are due.
  • September 21, 2012 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • November 13, 2012 – Environmental Preview Report Required.
  • December 10, 2012 – Environmental Assessment Committee Appointed.
  • January 3, 2013 – Environmental Preview Report Submitted.
  • April 25, 2013 – Environmental Preview Report Addendum Submitted.
  • August 27, 2013 – The Minister announced that the project is released.
  • October 18, 2013 – The Minister approved the Groundwater Monitoring Plan and Environmental Protection Plan (EPP).

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