Spring Gully gas facilities

Earthquake stops PNG operations

As of yet there haven’t been any aftershocks, but as a precautionary measure and to assess any damage to facilities, Oil Search is in the process of shutting down its production operations in the
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Ichthys on track for LNG production

Reuters reported last week that Ichthys has already started trial operations at the liquefaction and export plant at Bladin Point, with an INPEX spokesperson saying the plan to begin production
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ACCC authorises LNG coordination

According to the ACCC, the four LNG producers compete for a limited pool of skilled contractors and specialised equipment to conduct scheduled maintenance. “LNG producers can now schedule maintenance
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Australia and US sign LNG alliance

The Australia-US Strategic Partnership on Energy in Indo-Pacific was recently signed by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during his recent visit to the US, according to
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AWE farms out NZ permit

The permit is located southeast of New Plymouth in a prolific gas producing region, and includes the planned Kohatukai-1 well. The well is scheduled to be drilled in Q4 2018 to test the dual objectives
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Chevron reveals plans for Gorgon expansion

The Gorgon Joint Venture (JV) announced on 14 April that it would be proceeding with Gorgon Stage Two Project (GS2), with drilling anticipated to commence next year. The additional Gorgon subsea facilities
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Santos snaps up Bowen acreage

Located 65 km north of Injune in the state’s southwest, the 86 square kilometre permit holds significant gas resources that have been earmarked for the domestic market. “This area holds significant
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Hydrogen offers potential for new export industry

We are seeing advancements in renewably produced fuels potentially opening up both domestic and international markets to Australia at a time when there is great uncertainty about the future of energy supply
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Glenaras drilling update

Drilling of the Glenaras-10 well begun on 23 March, with the vertical test hole reaching a total depth of 1,083 measured depth (MD) and intersecting a total of 29 m of net coal in the Betts Creek Beds. The
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