- Worley Alaska will provide engineering for a 316-mile natural gas pipeline for the Donlin Gold project.
- The pipeline will supply fuel from Cook Inlet to the project's power plant.
- The Bankable Feasibility Study is scheduled for completion in 2027.
- The pipeline will traverse remote and mountainous terrain, requiring specialized design.
Project Overview
Worley Alaska has been chosen by NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. and Donlin Gold Holdings to conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study and Front-End Engineering Designs for the Donlin Gold natural gas pipeline. This pipeline will support the proposed Donlin Gold project in Alaska, which is expected to become one of the largest gold mines in the United States.
Pipeline Details
The project involves developing a 508-kilometer (316-mile) buried natural gas pipeline to supply fuel from Cook Inlet to the project's on-site power plant. The pipeline will traverse remote and mountainous terrain, necessitating specialized Arctic and sub-Arctic design, constructability planning, and execution strategies.
Timeline and Scope
The Bankable Feasibility Study is scheduled for completion in 2027. Worley Alaska's scope includes detailed engineering design services, pipeline routing and engineering, gas handling and control systems, and integration across civil, environmental, and permitting disciplines.
Significance
The natural gas pipeline is a critical infrastructure component for the Donlin Gold project, intended to provide a reliable energy supply to support operations at the site.
