BG Group has approved A$1.7billion natural gas development in Australia.
BG is the parent company of QGC, which struck a two- year deal with China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Tokyo Gas, to develop natural gas tenements west of Wandoan to support gas production.
The development, dubbed Charlie, includes the construction of up to 400 wells, a large field compression station and associated pipelines and facilities, which will feed into existing gas processing and water infrastructure at Woleebee Creek.
QGC managing director Tony Nunan said: “This is a vote of confidence in the secure, long-term future of Queensland’s natural gas industry, which will employ Queenslanders for many years to come.
“The Charlie development will help to sustain the benefits of our investment in local communities and the state, including up to 1,600 construction jobs and business opportunities during the two-year project.”