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NT Government gives Ichthys all-clear

Wed, 18 May 2011 INPEX has been cleared by the Northern Territory Government to proceed with its proposed Ichthys LNG plant in Darwin, as well as manage the environmental impacts it incurs.

Pipeline progress at PNG LNG

Thu, 12 May 2011 Pipelaying has commenced for the onshore pipeline component of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) LNG Project, Oil Search Limited has said.

GLNG construction kicks off

Sun, 8 May 2011 Construction has begun on the mainland sites for the GLNG Project in Gladstone, Queensland, according to project operator Santos.

APLNG and Sinopec sign $A90 billion LNG deal

Wed, 27 April 2011 Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have signed a sale and purchase agreement for the supply of 4.3 MMt/a of LNG for 20 years, starting in 2015, from Australia Pacific LNG’s facility to be located on Curtis Island, Gladstone in Queensland.

QCLNG contract – a milestone for Enerflex

Enerflex has been contracted by BG Group subsidiary QGC to supply the upstream triethylene glycol dehydration packages for the Queensland Curtis LNG Project in Queensland, representing a significant milestone in the region for Enerflex.

APIA talks golf and gas in Perth

APIA members gathered at the Parmelia Hilton on 9 February 2011 for the Perth APIA dinner, where they heard from Apache Energy Deputy Managing Director Warren Ford.

LNG Limited signs QGP study agreement, receives facility licence for LNG project

Wed, 23 March 2011 LNG Limited has made further progress on its Gladstone ‘Fisherman’s Landing’ LNG Project in Queensland, signing an agreement with Jemena to investigate the expansion capacity of Jemena’s Queensland Gas Pipeline (QGP), in addition to receiving a petroleum facility licence from the Queensland Government.

Arrow outlines details of Bowen to Gladstone pipeline

Mon, 21 March 2011 Arrow Energy has submitted an initial advice statement to the Queensland Government for a pipeline that would connect its operations in the Bowen Basin with the proposed Arrow Energy LNG Project, to be located on Curtis Island off Gladstone.

Big plans for QCLNG

Wed, 9 February 2011 The QCLNG project, to be located in Queensland, is progressing quickly, as BG Group announces plans for a third train at Curtis Island, and a tender is released for works on a water pipeline associated with the project's upstream coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure.

Gorgon and Wheatstone on track in 2011: Chevron

Tue, 1 February 2011 Chevron Chairman and Chief Executive John Watson has said that despite cost pressures, expected skilled worker shortages and the current status of sales agreements, the schedule for completion of the Wheatstone and Gorgon LNG developments, both located in Western Australia, will not be altered.

GLNG welcome news for pipeliners, workers

Fri, 14 January 2011 The approval of the 7.8 MMt/a LNG plant located in Gladstone, Queensland, has created a flurry of activity within the pipeline and gas industries, as well as given a boost to the Queensland labour market.

Contractors required for GLNG Pipeline

Wed, 1 December 2010 The Industry Capability Network (ICN) has called for Australian companies to register their interest for contracting opportunities associated with the midstream construction of the GLNG Pipeline in Queensland.

APLNG gets QLD EIS approval

Tue, 9 November 2010 The environmental impact statement for the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Project, to be located on Curtis Island, Gladstone, Queensland, has been granted conditional approval by Queensland Co-ordinator-General Graeme Newton.

Pipe delivery commences at PNG LNG

Wed, 27 October 2010 Oil Search has reported that execution of the PNG LNG Project is progressing solidly, with delivery of pipe to the site commencing.

GLNG and QCLNG get the green light from Burke

Mon, 25 October 2010 Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has granted conditional environmental approval to Santos’ proposed GLNG Project and BG Group’s proposed Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) Project, both to be located in Gladstone.

Pipeline may feature in Metgasco’s FLNG plans

Thu, 7 October 2010 Metgasco is considering the feasibility of constructing a 30 km subsea gas pipeline from its fields near Casino on the north coast of New South Wales to an offshore floating LNG (FLNG) facility.

PNG LNG welcomes aboard GE

Thu, 30 September 2010 GE Oil and Gas has been awarded a contract to supply equipment and long-term service to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) LNG Project.

New funds to help Santos with FID for GLNG

Mon, 20 September 2010 Santos has announced a hybrid security of approximately $A900 million in subordinated notes in order to strengthen its balance sheet, in preparation for a final investment decision (FID) on its proposed GLNG Project in Queensland.

No Greens support for Kimberley acquisition

Mon, 13 September 2010 The Australian Greens party and environmental groups are continuing to oppose the West Australian Government’s acquisition of James Price Point, as the state government awaits Commonwealth approval from environmental impact and heritage assessments.

Pipe Raiser: increasing efficiency, decreasing costs

The coal seam gas to LNG boom in Queensland has seen the largest pipe diameter ever proposed in Australia. Dhatec has provided a solution for transporting large diameter pipe.

Hastings Deering: continuing efficient product support

Hastings Deering, the Caterpillar dealer assigned to Queensland, the Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, discusses the development opportunities currently posed by Queensland’s proposed coal seam gas to LNG projects.

Ichthys gas buyers could take stake upstream

Fri, 13 August 2010 Inpex will consider selling stakes in the upstream portion of its offshore Western Australian Ichthys LNG Project, according to a company spokesperson.

Bow progresses early phase development for Blackwater to Gladstone Pipeline

Wed, 11 August 2010 Bow Energy has said that it will progress early phase development activities associated with the Blackwater to Gladstone Pipeline and will aim to shore up infrastructure planning, including environmental approvals, within the second quarter of the 2010–11 financial year.

Monadelphous wins Gorgon onshore pipeline contract

Wed, 4 August 2010 Engineering company Monadelphous Group has secured a major transmission pipeline contract with Chevron Australia, which comprises the installation of onshore pipelines at its Gorgon Project on Barrow Island, off the northwest coast of Western Australia.

Santos secures loan funding for GLNG

Thu, 29 July 2010 Santos has executed an $A2 billion bilateral bank loan facility, part of which will be put towards the Gladstone LNG (GLNG) Project.

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