LNG

The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has begun investigating the trade of iron ore at the Port of Ashburton in Western Australia, in response to increased exports.

In what is a world-first for global energy provider Aggreko, the company has introduced its latest highly efficient next generation gas engines at a West Australian gold mine.

Aggreko has introduced its new efficient gas engines at a Western Australia gold mine as the company continue their support of low-emission mining projects.

Potential LNG production improvement was observed for an Australian plant with Honeywell Forge Workforce Competency operator training simulator (OTS) suite testing control and safety system design changes, which led to increased return of investment (ROI) benefits and enhanced process and safety control.

WA Kaolin has closed in on first production for the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia, after receiving a 15-year LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply agreement from Mid-West LNG.

The Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia has docked its first LNG-fuelled vessel to commence a focus on lower emissions in the maritime industry.

BHP has awarded Shell a contract to fuel five Newcastlemax bulk carriers with LNG.

Anglo American has awarded a 10-year charter contract for four LNG fuelled capesize vessels, marking its first introduction of LNG into its chartered fleet.

Strandline Resources has named Woodside-EDL joint venture as the preferred contractor to supply LNG for power generation at the Coburn zircon-titanium mineral sands project in Western Australia.

The International Maritime Organization has driven a rapid transformation of the shipping industry with the enforcement of a 0.5 per cent cap to the sulfur content of fuel oil, a significant cut from prior 3.5 per cent.

For suppliers, partnering with a company like BHP is the ultimate goal. And now, BHP’s group procurement officer Sundeep Singh has revealed what it takes to be a supplier for the company.

The Papua New Guinea Government has given project partners Total, Exxon Mobil and Australia’s Oil Search the green light to proceed with the $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.

Woodside Energy has collaborated with Schlumberger to implement its DELFI cognitive exploration and production (E&P) environment enterprise-wide.

Whether it’s because of rising global demand, volatile prices or environmental regulations, there is increased pressure on oil and gas refineries to run more efficiently.

BHP has flagged its ongoing interest in the petroleum market, commenting that the outlook remains positive due to rising demand from the developing world and natural decline in supply.

Woodside has laid solid foundations for the second half of 2019, recording strong financial and production results for the first six months of the year.

Japan was the largest consumer of Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the 2019 financial year, followed closely by China.

Origin has enjoyed a surge in revenue from its Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project in the past financial year driven by higher commodity prices.

Woodside Energy has revealed its ambitious growth plans including an intention to ramp up LNG supply and innovation in response to “fierce global competition.”

The CSIRO has provided further evidence surrounding the climate benefits of using gas in place of coal to generate electricity.