The danger and the tool: decarbonising gas and LNG
By creating and offering a full suite of carbon management solutions, major gas producers and exporters can create demand without fears of “locking-in” emissions or building “stranded assets”.
Australia
Chevron asks regulator to intervene in Australia LNG strikes
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is applying to a labor regulator to help resolve its dispute with unions at liquefied natural gas sites in Australia as workers continue partial strikes.
Australia takes aim at offshore wind for cleaner future
Australia is “on the cusp of becoming a clean energy superpower”, Nick Sankey, BlueFloat Energy Australia country manager, said.
Gas prices jump as LNG workers begin long-awaited strikes
Members of the Offshore Alliance union said they will stop work completely for two weeks starting Sept. 14.
Jadestone to restart troubled Montara FPSO tomorrow
Operations at the Montara Venture FPSO were halted following a gas alarm on July 29.
BW Offshore nearing completion of Barossa FPSO
The floating storage production and offloading (FPSO) unit for the Santos-led (ASX:STO) Barossa project is almost three quarters of the way there.
European gas prices slump as risk of Australian strike recedes
With inventories nearly full well before the start of the heating season and industrial demand subdued, the continent for now remains well supplied.
Woodside to apply lessons from Sangomar to Scarborough
Travel restrictions have eased, she said, and the company sees a need for quality control work. “We do understand the reasons for the remedial work – and we’re taking actions for Scarborough.”
Inpex, Total secure more gas for Ichthys exports
"This acquisition is also supported by the efforts undertaken with Inpex in the Bonaparte CCS Assessment joint venture to appraise the area’s potential for geological storage of CO2, in order to abate CO2 emissions from the Ichthys LNG project.”
Australian union flags safety concerns at Woodside platform
The OA said Woodside should be held to account for “running their facilities and their workforce into the ground. Clean your act up Woodside as the health and safety of our members and your 'Licence to Operate' depends on it.”
Wood wins Woodside extension, FEED work
Woodside also awarded Wood front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for the Goodwyn Alpha Low-Low Pressure project, off Western Australia.
Aberdeen-headquartered Asco unveils new MD for Australia operations
Energy logistics firm Asco has appointed Warren McHardie as managing director of its operations in Australia, effective from Monday.
Carnarvon to complete Dorado sale in August
“Carnarvon is transitioning from explorer to producer through development of the Dorado and Pavo discoveries in collaboration with operator Santos."
Well-safe Solutions expands in Australasia targeting $40.5 billion decom opportunity
The Aberdeen headquartered Well-safe Solutions is expanding its operations in Australasia after identifying a $40.5 billion decommissioning opportunity.
Woodside reports “extremely difficult” quarter
In the first quarter, Woodside reported an average portfolio sales price of $85 per boe. In the second quarter, this fell to $63.
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo greenlight Australian hydrogen plant
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Darren Miller said the pilot “looks to prove a promising technology for decarbonising one of our most emissions intensive industries”.
Worker who died at North Rankin described as ‘humble, caring, genuine guy’
The worker who died in an incident at Australia’s largest oil and gas project, the North Rankin Complex (NRC), has been confirmed to be Vertech Group rope access technician, Michael Jurman.
Energy Voice partners with 2nd Annual Hydrogen Connect Summit
Energy Voice is proud to be a Supporting Partner on Hydrogen Queensland’s 2nd Annual Hydrogen Connect Summit 2023.
Australia to squeeze LNG industry through higher taxes
“For us to make the big investments that we make which pay out over, or generate revenue, over 20-plus years we need a stable fiscal and regulatory regime,” said CEO Meg O’Neill.
Magistrate “encourages” environmental protest against Woodside
“I encourage you to do it. You should be encouraged to do it in a lawful manner. It should be something held to be very precious to all of us. In this case you simply went too far,” the magistrate said.
Shell is selling its stake in Australian gas project to BP
The joint venture is reviewing ways to manage the emissions, including the feasibility of carbon capture and storage.
Fugro takes survey role for Australia’s first offshore wind plan
“Knowing what’s under the seabed in this location helps ensure everything we do – from turbine design and placement through to construction methods – is tailored specifically for this location in Bass Strait.”
Paul Blakeley sets out his vision for Jadestone’s growth
Among the company’s plans, it sees gas as playing an important part. The company took final investment decision (FID) on the Akatara gas project in June 2022. It is 28% complete and should reach first gas in the first half of 2024.
High taxes endanger Australian investments, Woodside CEO warns
O’Neill cited the US’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a “game changer”. She went on to say that if Australia intends to compete “in the global race to transition to new energy, we need to incentivise investors to take the required risk”.
Origin agrees sale to Brookfield group, MidOcean
A Brookfield consortium and EIG’s MidOcean Energy have agreed a deal to buy Origin Energy, which has power market and LNG interests in Australia.