Woodside’s Pluto LNG Project – The next step (16 Jun 2006)
Woodside's Pluto LNG Project is on track to be finalised by mid 2007, with LNG shipments due to begin in late 2010. With an estimated value of over $5 billion, this development represents one of the most significant and exciting projects currently under consideration for development in Western Austr...
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John Holland awarded $17 million wharf contract (16 Jun 2006)
John Holland has been awarded a $17 million wharf construction contract by the WA Government, to carry out engineering and construction for the extension of the eastern wharf at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson.The extension of the eastern wharf will increase the berthing capacity at...
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New offshore petroleum exploration permits awarded (16 Jun 2006)
The Australian Government have awarded five new offshore oil exploration permits, including two off the coast of Tasmania, one off Western Australia (WA) and two in the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands.Applicants for the exploration permits, which are initially granted for six years, are req...
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Alinta deal could lead to Eastern Gas pipeline expansion (16 Jun 2006)
Under a new deal, Alinta Infrastructure Holdings (AIH) could provide up to $140 million worth of gas transportation services to TRUenergy’s proposed gas-fired Tallawarra Power Station in NSW.The Tallawarra memorandum of understanding (MOU) is subject to the power station receiving final approval by ...
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Wedgetail given green light for Nullagine gold project (16 Jun 2006)
Following the completion of a feasibility study, Wedgetail Exploration NL has given the green light for its Nullagine gold project in the Pilbara Region of WA.Wedgetail aims to bring the $43 million project online in March 2007 and expects to produce around 70,000 ounces per annum over five years, w...
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New gold prospects at Tropicana Joint Venture (16 Jun 2006)
Early drilling and a multi-million dollar exploration program have flagged the potential for a significant new gold province at the Tropicana prospect, located northeast of Kalgoorlie.Joint venture partners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have both reported encouraging early results with fu...
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Frances Creek project reaches milestone (16 Jun 2006)
Territory Iron Ltd has advanced its Frances Creek project, located 200km south of Darwin, by raising additional $12.6 million capital.Iron ore has not been mined in NT since mine and port infrastructure were destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. First production is scheduled for the first quarter of 2...
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Rosebery Exploration to be expanded (16 Jun 2006)
Zinifex is spending an additional $19 million on an exploration and development program at its Rosebury Mine, Tasmania.The Rosebury mine, located in Tasmania’s west coast, currently extracts 800,000 tonnes of ore per annum, which is processed into concentrates, containing zinc, lead, copper, silver ...
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Underground power project for Fremantle (16 Jun 2006)
Construction on the $10.5 million Fremantle Major Residential Project has commenced. The project ensures that more than 800 residential and commercial lots will be serviced by a new underground power network.An agreement was signed between Energy Minister Francis Logan, Fremantle Mayor Peter Tagliaf...
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7th Energy in WA Conference 2006 (16 Jun 2006)
2006 marks the beginning of a new era in the Western Australian energy sector with major changes and new challenges for the industry.The 7th Energy in Western Australia Conference 2006 will feature presentations from many players involved in the Australian and Western Australian industries, as well ...
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Green light for Australia’s biggest wind farm (16 Jun 2006)
Babcock & Brown Wind Partners (BBW) will construct the $400 million Lake Bonney stage two wind farm near Mount Gambier, South Australia.BBW’s 159MW Lake Bonny stage two project, which neighbours its existing stage one wind farm, will comprise of 53 Vestas V90 (3MW) turbines on 80m towers ac...
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Research Centre for Ningaloo (16 Jun 2006)
A research facility will be developed in Exmouth to conduct research, education and training projects under the new Ningaloo Ocean and Earth Research Centre Project (NOERC).Construction costs are estimated at $18 to $20 million with recurring operating costs for the first 10 years.Upon completion th...
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APPEA seminars tackle skills shortage (16 Jun 2006)
Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has conducted seminars for school leavers in an effort to address the skills shortage.The seminars, held in every capital city in Australia, focussed on the benefits of careers in the petroleum industry.Seminars in Melbourne, Adelai...
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