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LNG exports increase: ABARE

Fri, 12 March 2010 LNG exports increased in the December quarter, buoyed by higher LNG prices, an Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) report has found.

FutureGAS 2010 rounds off with flying colours!

Fri, 12 March 2010 Brisbane’s Sofitel Hotel was buzzing with talk of gas-fired power, whispers of LNG, and fervent discussion surrounding the future of natural gas in Australia at the FutureGAS 2010 Conference and Exhibition.

Shell and PetroChina eye Arrow Energy

Tue, 9 March 2010 A company jointly owned by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina have proposed a bid for Arrow Energy.

QLD Gov makes plans to manage LNG boom

Fri, 5 March 2010 Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said that the state’s booming Surat Basin region will continue to be a place where families can move and make their home under a new growth management plan launched by the Queensland Government.

Thiess Kentz to provide instrumentation services at Pluto

Fri, 5 March 2010 Thiess Kentz has been awarded a sitewide specialist instrumentation contract for the onshore components of the Pluto Gas Project, located on the Burrup Peninsula, Western Australia.

Don’t cry for me – World Gas Conference in Argentina

Gas Today — February 2010 The International Gas Union has been running triennial World Gas Conferences since 1931. In 2009, the conference was held in Argentina from 5–9 October. Gas Today spoke to four Australian attendees about their experiences.

Wrapping up major gas projects in Australia

Gas Today — February 2010 Despite global financial uncertainty and the possibility of major economic reform under carbon reduction legislation, Australia’s gas industry hasn’t slowed. Katherine St Lawrence looks at some of the major projects currently under development across the country.

Recruiting for the booming LNG industry

Gas Today — February 2010 Rapid growth in the LNG industry and global economic factors have made for a turbulent job market in Australia’s energy sector. Dave Deemer and Matthew Wolstenholme, LNG specialists from ACRWorld, suggest ways for companies to make sure the right people are hired for the job.

Staffing Queensland LNG – Santos trains up

Gas Today — February 2010 As the many proposed Queensland LNG projects take shape and gain momentum, proponents are focused on securing a skilled and capable workforce. Gas Today looks at Santos’ focus on training and apprenticeships when recruiting for its LNG operations in the state.

LNG keeps on trucking in Victoria

Gas Today — February 2010 A micro-LNG plant to fuel trucks in southwest Victoria could have financial and environmental benefits for the region’s expanding transport industries. South West Sustainability Partnership Executive Officer Barrie Baker has put together a proposal to bring suppliers and potential LNG users together to reap the benefits.

Capacity boost planned for Curtis LNG

Fri, 19 February 2010 BG Group has increased the planned capacity of its Queensland Curtis LNG Project, to be located in Gladstone.

Arrow wholly acquires Fisherman’s Landing LNG

Mon, 15 February 2010 Arrow Energy has reached an agreement to wholly acquire LNG Limited’s subsidiary Gladstone LNG, and therefore the entire Gladstone ‘Fisherman’s Landing’ LNG Project, including the processing plant and associated infrastructure.

Santos chief reports Gladstone LNG FID on track

Fri, 5 February 2010 Santos Chief Executive Officer David Knox has said that the GLNG Project, to be located in Gladstone, Queensland, has remained “economically robust” as it continues to progress towards a final investment decision (FID) in mid-2010.

Draft EIS lodged for APLNG

Mon, 1 February 2010 Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) has lodged its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the Queensland Government for the APLNG Project.

Too much of a good thing? Merrill Lynch report warns of LNG project delays

Thu, 21 January 2010 At least six LNG projects proposed in the Australian and Papua New Guinea region could be delayed as increased competition and a skills shortage threaten profitability, according to a Merrill Lynch report.

WA Gov launches LNG engineering contracts inquiry

Thu, 21 January 2010 Concerns that works for major LNG projects in Western Australia are being outsourced to overseas companies have prompted the state Government to launch an inquiry into the issue LNG engineering contracts.

Transfield Worley Services wins Woodside contract

Fri, 15 January 2010 Transfield Worley Services has signed a heads of agreement with Woodside Energy for the proposed delivery of brownfield project and maintenance services.

Chevron chooses Neptune to supply offshore services at Gorgon

Wed, 13 January 2010 Chevron has awarded Neptune Marine Services a $5 million contract for engineering and offshore services at the Gorgon LNG Development, located offshore Western Australia.

Arrow takes stake in Fisherman’s Landing LNG Project

Fri, 8 January 2010 A revised Heads of Agreement (HoA) has been executed between LNG Ltd and Arrow Energy to establish the principles of a material restructure of the Gladstone ‘Fisherman’s Landing’ LNG Project, to be located in Queensland.

PNG LNG set to supply Osaka Gas with LNG

Fri, 8 January 2010 Papua New Guinea (PNG) LNG Project participants have finalised a binding sales and purchase agreement with Osaka Gas for the supply of approximately 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MMt/a) of LNG.

Woodside continues browsing for LNG customers

Fri, 8 January 2010 Woodside Petroleum has entered into an agreement with Osaka Gas to progress discussions on the potential sale of LNG from the company’s various projects, including the potential purchase of up to 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MMt/a) of LNG from its share of the proposed Browse LNG Project, located offshore Western Australia.

APLNG awards CSG pipeline contract

Fri, 8 January 2010 The contract to build a 450 kilometre gas transmission pipeline for the Australian Pacific LNG (APLNG) Project has been awarded to the McConnell Dowell and Consolidated Contractors joint venture.

Liquid Niugini Gas project gets go-ahead from PNG Government

Fri, 11 December 2009 InterOil has announced that the National Executive Council of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has approved its proposed Liquid Niugini Gas LNG Project, to be located in PNG.

Tokyo Electric signs on for Wheatstone LNG

Mon, 7 December 2009 Chevron Australia has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to supply 4.1 million tonnes per annum (MMt/a) of LNG for up to 20 years from its Wheatstone LNG Development in northwestern Australia.

Can’t Browse forever: Woodside welcomes ‘use it or lose it’ retention lease clause

Fri, 4 December 2009 Woodside Petroleum Chief Executive Don Voelte has welcomed the state and Federal governments’ decision to invoke their ‘use it, or lose it’ powers when granting the Browse LNG Development joint venture partners retention lease renewals for the Browse LNG Development.

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