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		sneak on July 13, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bird’s-Eye-View of Largest Floating Structure Ever... > I also hope that Shell is paying Australia for the gass that is being pumped out. Why? Australia doesn't hold title to the oceans.

mig39 on July 13, 2015 | [–]

This area is being jointly developed by Australia and East Timor, I believe.

200 miles is standard for an Exclusive Economic Zone.

D_Alex on July 13, 2015 | | [–]

Prelude is not near East Timor, you may be thinking of Sunrise.

See eg. : http://www.smh.com.au/business/woodside-petroleum-calls-for-...

rljy on July 13, 2015 | [–]

Who ownes title to the oceans though? Sure as hell Shell does not!

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