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PNG LNG produces first LNG

LNG Industry,


Santos announced today that the PNG LNG project has started producing LNG ahead of schedule.

Production from the first LNG train will increase over coming weeks and the first cargo is expected to be shipped to Asian markets before mid-year. Work on the second train is also progressing and it is anticipated that LNG production from this unit will start in the next few weeks.

David Knox, Santos Managing Director, said that first LNG production from the PNG LNG project represented a significant milestone, following first condensate production in late March.

"I congratulate our operator ExxonMobil on the successful delivery of this major milestone ahead of schedule. We look forward to the continued ramp up of LNG production until the first cargo is ready to be loaded in the coming weeks."

Mr. Knox said that delivery of the PNG project was a crucial step in Santos’ plans to become a supplier of LNG to Asian markets. "PNG LNG will quadruple Santos’ LNG production once the project reaches full output," he said.

"Our GLNG project also continues to make good progress and remains on track for first LNG next year, within the current budget."

The project

Sanctioned in December 2009, the US$19 billion PNG LNG project includes the development of gas production and processing facilities in the Hela, Southern Highlands and Western Provinces of Papua New Guinea, over 700 km of pipelines and a two-train LNG processing and loading facility with a capacity of 6.9 million tpa located near Port Moresby.

Santos has a 13.5% interest in the PNG LNG project. Other co-venturers include affiliates of ExxonMobil (operator), Oil Search, National Petroleum Company of PNG, JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration, Mineral Resources Development Company and Petromin PNG Holdings Limited.

Earlier this month, Santos released its first quarter 2014 activities report, which showed higher first quarter production and sales revenue, as well as progress on major LNG projects.

 

Adapted from press release by Ted Monroe

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