Patricia Baleen Gas Plant
CAC meeting
3 rd December 2014

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Paul Koehler
Asset Lead, Patricia Baleen
Sue Rayner
Operations Coordinator
Mark Buckland
Production Manager
Kathryn Mitchell
Community Relations Advisor
Santos Personnel Present

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Operations Update – since last CAC

Inlet Pressure Reduction project
A small modification to the plant was carried out to ensure that we continue to meet sales gas quality specifications
Project was commissioned in November. Noise emissions are maintained at previous level
The only change that the community may notice following completion of the project will be approximately two water trucks per week travelling to site during summer months.
The project provided some revenue to the local district during the construction phase and allows production to continue in to the future.

Offshore campaign
A short offshore campaign will commence on approximately 18 th December. This will comprise of a visual inspection of the Patricia Baleen pipeline and equipment. Grout bags will be placed at any areas where there has been erosion.This is a routine activity to monitor the condition of the pipeline.
The Surf Supporter will carry out the work which will be between the Patricia and Baleen wells through to the shoreline.
Consultation letters have been sent to affected persons.

Offshore campaign

Planning Scheme Amendment
 Planning scheme amendment request to rezone the site to a
Special Use Zone was approved by Minister for Planning
 Note that in the event that the gas plant undergoes any significant modifications, a new Works Approval Application would be required from the Environment Protection Authority
 Extensive community consultation is part of the Works Approval process to ensure appropriate communication with all relevant parties

Nil
Community Enquiries

Community support – 2014
Santos supports organisations and events that are valued by our communities and which share our values, in the six focus areas of:
1. Arts and culture
2. Community wellbeing
3. Education and youth
4. The environment
5. Health
6. Indigenous matters

Community support – 2014 activities
• Marlo Primary School – Sponsor new playground equipment
• Orbost Snowy Rovers Football & Netball Club – Major Sponsor 2014.
• Orbost Pre-School – Sponsor new playground equipment for kinder expansion upgrade.
• Orbost Beautification Group – Financial support towards Lochiel Street
Upgrade (Fence & Trees)
• Orbost Basketball Association – Replacement of U14 Boys & Girls Squad
Team uniforms.
• Orbost Cricket Club – Sponsor Cricket Balls for the next three years related seasons.
• Orbost Men’s Shed – Funds to purchase a Defibrillator.
• Orbost Fire Brigade - Funds to purchase a Defibrillator.
• Newmerella Fire Brigade - Funds to purchase a Defibrillator.
• Orbost Pony Club – Sponsor Annual Horse Trials & Gymkhana.
• Orbost Agriculture Society – Sponsor Junior Show Jumping.

Community support – 2014 activities continued
• Jane McGrath Foundation – Ensay, 2014 High Country Pink Ride – Donation.
• Orbost Regional Health – Waratah Aged Care Multi-Purpose room.
• Victoria State Emergency Service - Funds to purchase a Defibrillator.
• Nowa Nowa Pony Club – Support Annual Hickstead fundraiser.
• Orbost Tennis Club – Annual support for Court Naming Rights & Signage.
• Far East Gippsland Eight Ball Association - 20th anniversary South East
Region Country Cup Eight Ball Tournament.
• Orbost Primary School – Sponsorship support towards a Cricket Pitch & Nets
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Community support –
Requests
Requests for support must be submitted online at www.santos.com
, please complete the Santos Community Fund Application Form
Application Form or http://www.santos.com/sustainability-at-santos/santos-community-fund.aspx

 Overall good performance and good relationship with regulators
 EPA
Nil
 NOPSEMA
Nil
 ESV
- Audit completed on pipeline, no non-compliances identified
 DSDBI
Nil
Regulator Update

Questions

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