Wheatstone first LNG delayed

First LNG from the Chevron Australia-operated project was originally anticipated to be in late 2016. Woodside advised that impairments foreshadowed in the company’s fourth quarter report released
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Clough secures Ichthys hook-up contracts

The scope of work includes the preparation and execution of offshore hook-up assistance to commissioning. Work is set to commence in the coming weeks with the mobilisation of engineering and technical
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ACCC moves to prevent costly delays on Curtis Island

The ACCC has also granted conditional interim authorisation that requires the LNG producers to discuss their plans for maintenance at each facility in the second half of 2016. The ACCC’s move comes
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QGC’s new policy to attract local suppliers

QGC Managing Director Tony Nunan said the changes – made in response to community feedback – would ensure local businesses had a fair and reasonable opportunity to compete for QGC business.
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Union’s Ichthys FIFO win sets industry precedent

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) launched the case after Kentz Australia, the principal electrical contractor on the $34 billion INPEX Ichthys LNG project, made 150 FIFO workers redundant on the final
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At a glance: Australia’s LNG industry

Australia is coming to the end of its $200 billion LNG construction phase, which has driven unparalleled levels of investment and economic benefits to both the country and neighbouring trading partners. Turn
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Minister’s welcome to LNG 18 Conference

With Australia expected to become the world’s largest exporter of LNG by 2020, there is no better time to host this event and to highlight the strength of Australia’s energy and resources sectors,
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VIDEO: Gorgon nears first LNG

With a total production capacity of about 2.6 Bcf of natural gas and 20,000 bbl/d of condensate, the Gorgon Project will be an important pillar of the Australian economy for decades to come. “Together,
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