Australia LNG news
Woodside records first half profit of US$419 million
Woodside has released its 1H19 results, posting a US$419 million net profit after tax.
China closing the gap on Japan as Australia’s biggest LNG customer
EnergyQuest has released its monthly LNG report for July 2019.
Australian LNG import terminal declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure
The Government of New South Wales has declared EPIK’s Newcastle GasDock LNG import terminal project as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI), recognising key role in the long-term economic future of the region and representing a major milestone for the project.
Australia on track to become world’s top LNG exporter
The US Energy Information Administration has announced that, according to Australia’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Australia is on track to surpass Qatar as the world’s largest LNG exporter.
Flowserve signs maintenance contract with Shell Prelude FLNG
Flowserve has signed a contract to provide general maintenance services to the Shell-operated Prelude FLNG facility.
Ichthys LNG operating at 80% capacity
According to Reuters, Inpex Corp. has announced that the Ichthys LNG project in Australia is currently operating at approximately 80% of full capacity.
Chevron launches CO2 capture system for Gorgon LNG project
According to Reuters, Chevron Corp. has launched one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in the world, injecting CO2 into a deep reservoir under an island off Western Australia at the Gorgon LNG project.
Australia reviewing gas policy
According to Reuters, the Australian government has announced that it will consider forcing gas producers to reserve some of their supply for the gas market, as it aims to reduce energy bills for both manufacturers and households.
McDermott and BHGE win contracts for Ichthys gas field development
McDermott and BHGE have won contracts to provide a URF and SPS solution for the Ichthys LNG field development, which is located offshore northwestern Australia, and which is operated by INPEX.
Santos receives approval for shale gas drilling
Santos has announced that it has received approval for the first environmental management plan to be awarded for onshore shale gas exploration in the Northern Territory, Australia, since the moratorium was lifted early last year.