BHP approves Scarborough feasibility

Diversified major BHP on Thursday announced a decision to progress the Scarborough gas development, offshore Western Australia, into the feasibility study phase.

BHP in 2016 sold a 50% stake in the undeveloped Scarborugh gas field to Australian oil and gas major Woodside Energy for an initial $250-million cash consideration, and a further $150-million payment on a final investment decision.