Repsol is operator of PDL 10, which contains the Stanley gas and condensate discovery and it has been looking at new ways to develop the field since the 2014 oil price crash put an end to condensate stripping plans.

Repsol’s chief office representative in PNG, David Lester, said that, while Western LNG project is a feasible option, Repsol is looking for a quicker way to capitalise on its gas resources.

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