Projects

  • Wood Australia awarded Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract

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    Wood awarded Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract

    The Sunrise Joint Venture (SJV), comprising TIMOR GAP (56.56 per cent), Woodside Energy (33.44 per cent), and Osaka Gas Australia (10.00 per cent), has awarded the Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract to Wood... more

  • Hartshead Resources advances gas fields amid fiscal uncertainties

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    Hartshead Resources advances gas fields amid fiscal uncertainties

    Hartshead Resources NL (ASX: HHR) has announced that despite uncertainties surrounding future fiscal policies, the P2607 Joint Venture (JV) remains committed to advancing the Phase 1 Gas Field Development of th... more

  • TotalEnergies and SONATRACH sign MoU for hydrocarbon contract

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    TotalEnergies and Sonatrach sign MoU for hydrocarbon contract

    TotalEnergies and Sonatrach have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finalise a hydrocarbon contract in the north-east Timimoun region in Algeria — under the auspices of Law n°19-13 governing hydroc... more

  • TotalEnergies completes sale of its Canadian assets to Suncor

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    TotalEnergies acquires 20 per cent interest in Dorado leases

    TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Lewis Energy Group's 20 per cent interest in the Dorado leases operated by EOG Resources in the Eagle Ford shale gas play, enhancing its natural gas production cap... more

  • Wood awarded Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract
    17 Apr, 2024
  • Hartshead Resources advances gas fields amid fiscal uncertainties
    10 Apr, 2024
  • TotalEnergies and Sonatrach sign MoU for hydrocarbon contract
    10 Apr, 2024
  • TotalEnergies acquires 20 per cent interest in Dorado leases
    09 Apr, 2024

BHP awards LNG supply agreement to Shell for LNG-fuelled iron ore vessels

BHP has awarded its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement for five LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers, which will transport iron ore between Western Australia and China from 2022. Shell has secured the contract to fuel the vessels, which BHP will charter from Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for five-year terms. BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Vandita Pant, said the LNG bunkering contract marks a significant step in how BHP is working with its suppliers to reduce emissions across the maritime supply chain. “LNG fuelled vessels are forecast to help BHP reduce carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2... more

Melbana awarded new exploration permits near existing prospect

ASX-listed independent oil and gas company, Melbana Energy Limited, has been awarded two additional petroleum exploration permits offshore of northern Australia on a 100 per cent basis. Application was made for the permit areas under the Australian Government’s 2019 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. The location of the permits, designated as WA-544-P and NT/P87, are highlighted in Figure 1. They have been awarded for an initial period of six years and are located adjacent to Melbana’s existing WA-488-P permit area that contains the Beehive Prospect. The Beehive prospect is a 180 square k... more

APA forms interconnected WA gas grid with new pipeline

APA Group has announced investment of up to $460 million to construct a new 580 kilometre, 12-inch pipeline in Western Australia to connect emerging gas fields in the Perth Basin to the resource-rich Goldfields region, forming an interconnected WA Gas Grid. The Northern Goldfields Interconnect (NGI) is expected to be operational around mid CY2022. APA CEO and Managing Director, Rob Wheals, said by connecting existing pipelines, the investment decision to build the NGI will not only add capacity to the system but will also increase gas supply options for customers. "This will open up new regions for deve... more

Santos’ Narrabri Gas Project receives environmental approval

Environmental approval has been given for Santos' Narrabri Gas Project in the Gunnedah Basin subject to a number of conditions including protecting regional biodiversity, groundwater and local communities. On Tuesday, Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley, approved the project under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, following her review of a robust New South Wales assessment which imposes strict conditions on clearing limits, impact mitigation and rehabilitation. “I am satisfied that the conditions, and the staged nature of work in the area, will safeguard the biodiver... more

Strike provides update on West Erregulla

Strike Energy Limited has provided an update on West Erregulla on behalf of the EP469 Joint Venture. Since the last update, Strike has performed the installation of the wellhead section for the 13-3/8” casing in preparation for drilling ahead with the second intermediate hole section. The company advised that pressure testing of the wellhead seals was unsuccessful and upon investigation it was found that the slip and seal assembly for the 13-3/8” casing connection had failed. With the slip and seal assembly not suitable for reuse, a new assembly will be required and is currently due to arrive in app... more
Chevron

Chevron receives approval to build pipeline and subsea infrastructure

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd has been given approval by NOPSEMA to construct and install a pipeline and subsea infrastructure as part of the Gorgon project. In order to maintain gas supply at the Gorgon project, Chevron plans to expand the subsea gathering network within the existing Gorgon and Jansz–Io fields. The project proposal includes the installation of subsea infrastructure associated with the Gorgon Stage 2 (GS2) Project in Commonwealth Waters, except for production well construction, tubing head spools, and Christmas tree installation. Installation of subsea infrastructure includes: instal... more
Scarborough

Production licences offer brings Scarborough project one step closer

Woodside has been offered two production licences for the multi-billion dollar Scarborough offshore gas project, located off Western Australia’s north western Burrup Peninsula. The Scarborough project is a key part of the company’s $52 billion Burrup Hub vision, which aims to become a global hub for production and exports of Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG). Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said the Scarborough Joint Venture intends to accept the production licences. “The impacts of COVID-19 and the ensuing volatility in market and investment conditions have provided us with an opportunity to revi... more
Hartshead Resources advances gas fields amid fiscal uncertainties

Hartshead Resources advances gas fields amid fiscal uncertainties

Hartshead Resources NL (ASX: HHR) has announced that despite uncertainties surrounding future fiscal policies, the P2607 Joint Venture (JV) remains committed to advancing the Phase 1 Gas Field Development of the Anning & Somerville Gas Fields, with the 2024 JV budget firmly in place. Hartshead CEO Chris Lewis stated: “The Joint Venture continues to work to move our gas development project forward, looking at innovative funding arrangements to potentially reduce upfront capital expenditure (CAPEX). “Discussions with policymakers and other stakeholders have been encouraging, and I anticipate that a p... more
TotalEnergies and SONATRACH sign MoU for hydrocarbon contract

TotalEnergies and Sonatrach sign MoU for hydrocarbon contract

TotalEnergies and Sonatrach have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finalise a hydrocarbon contract in the north-east Timimoun region in Algeria — under the auspices of Law n°19-13 governing hydrocarbon activities. The MoU outlines a work program for the appraisal and development of gas resources in the North-East Timimoun region. The plan aims to synergise with existing processing facilities for production from the Timimoun field, with the dual objectives of reducing costs and emissions. TotalEnergies - Exploration & Production - Senior Vice President Middle East & North Africa Jul... more
TotalEnergies completes sale of its Canadian assets to Suncor

TotalEnergies acquires 20 per cent interest in Dorado leases

TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Lewis Energy Group's 20 per cent interest in the Dorado leases operated by EOG Resources in the Eagle Ford shale gas play, enhancing its natural gas production capacity in Texas. This move strengthens TotalEnergies' integration in the U.S. LNG value chain. The Dorado field, located in Texas, is expected to boost TotalEnergies' net U.S. natural gas production by 50 million cubic feet a day (Mcf/d) in 2024, with the potential for an additional 50 Mcf/d by 2028. This acquisition aligns with TotalEnergies' strategy to enhance its LNG integration with a low-cost... more
TotalEnergies and SINOPEC partner on sustainable aviation fuel in China

TotalEnergies and SINOPEC partner on sustainable aviation fuel in China

TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC refinery in China. The planned unit, to be jointly owned by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies, will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tonnes of SAF per year. It will process local waste or residues from the circular economy, such as cooking oils and animal fats. SINOPEC has developed its own SAF production technology — called SRJET — while TotalEnergies, already a leading SAF producer in Europe, will contribute its experience and e... more
TotalEnergies restarts production at Tyra Hub, Denmark

TotalEnergies restarts production at Tyra Hub, Denmark

TotalEnergies has announced the restart of production from the Tyra hub in the Danish North Sea, following the completion of a major redevelopment project. The hub is expected to produce 5.7 million cubic metres of gas and 22,000 barrels of condensate per day at the plateau, making Denmark self-sufficient and a net exporter of natural gas once again. Operating the Tyra field on behalf of the Danish Underground Consortium, TotalEnergies has completed a significant redevelopment project to restart production from the Tyra hub. The consortium includes TotalEnergies (43.2 per cent), BlueNord (36.8 per cent)... more

Woodside completes 10 per cent sale to LNG Japan

Woodside has finalised the sale of a 10 per cent non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture to LJ Scarborough Pty Ltd (LNG Japan). This sale — which was part of Woodside’s strategic relationship with LNG Japan, announced on 8 August 2023 — includes equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture, potential LNG offtake, and collaboration on new energy opportunities. The sale proceeds for Woodside amount to US$910 million and comprises the purchase price, reimbursed expenditure, and escalation. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill expressed satisfaction with the sale's completion, noting LN... more

Kinetiko identifies gas-rich zones in South African ER270 Project

Kinetiko Energy Ltd is working on an energy transition initiative for South Africa, focusing on commercialising advanced shallow conventional gas projects, such as ER270, located in the Mpumalanga Province. Kinetiko CEO Nick de Blocq said: “Following an incredibly successful exploration program in 2023 the company spudded the first borehole of the year at 270-08C, slightly north of the town of Memel. “I am delighted to report that early indications from observations of gassy core samples show a huge gassy interval at depth. Coring is currently deeper than 600 metres with terminal depth (TD) expected ar... more