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he world’s demand for energy is increasing and the need for Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to almost double over the next 10 to 15 years. Meanwhile, the public continues to pressure energy producers to investigate sustainable energy methods as technology continues to advance. Chevron Australia is a long-standing industry player that is utilising its global resources and more than 130 years of experience to provide energy, whilst also striving to be admired for its people, partnership and performance. Its strong values set the organisation apart and it takes its social and environmental responsibilities seriously. In Australia, Chevron operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, the largest holder of natural gas resources in the country. The organisation’s important assets help meet the growing need for energy in the AsiaPacific region.
Perfectly placed Holding petroleum titles to resources located offshore Western Australia and onshore at Barrow Island, its exploration and appraisal program plays an important part in building the economic prosperity in Australia and around the world. Chevron Australia provides technological support and solutions to both the company’s operations in Australia and around the world from its Perth based Global Technology Centre as it devises new and innovative ways of delivering oil, gas and emerging energy sources. As demand increases across Asia, Chevron Australia is also perfectly placed to meet the world’s escalating
demand for natural gas and its gas supply and trading team working in Perth benefits from being in the same time zone as much of South East Asia. Continuous progression and commitment to both the community and the environment helps Chevron Australia to continue succeeding. Its recent projects such as the Gorgon project is a perfect example of the iconic and innovative business that the company undertakes. Chevron’s Gorgon Project: fuelling the future A story of energy and the environment combined with technology and expertise,
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the Gorgon project is one of the world’s largest natural gas projects and the largest single resource development project in Australia’s history. Based on Barrow Island, the Gorgon project includes a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility with three processing units, designed to produce 15.6 million metric tons of LNG per year. With a total production capacity of approximately 2.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 20,000 barrels of condensate per day, the Gorgon Project will be an important pillar of the Australian economy for decades to come. Unlocking this energy puts Australia in a prime position to meet future demand and provide a cleanburning fuel, both at home and overseas. It isn’t just the physical scale or the capacity of Gorgon that is massive. Its economic impact on the Australian
economy is too. Providing local opportunities on a scale that has never been seen before, the Gorgon project has spent more than AU$34 billion on Australian goods and services since 2009. It has also awarded 700 contracts to Australian companies and directly employed more than 10,000 workers. With its operations expected to span more than 40 years, the project will continue providing economic benefits long after the construction is completed. The company has also developed the Powering Careers in Energy (PCiE) initiative with the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority to increase energy literacy in schools. This one year course has been approved for use in Western Australia schools as the long-term project will continue to require a highly skilled workforce for both this generation and the next.
The state-of-the-art subsea gathering system used in the Gorgon project is one of the world’s deepest and longest subsea gas production and gathering systems. Extremes in gas flow conditions, water depth, distance and the natural environment tested the practical limits of design and construction. In 2014, the Jansz-Io Subsea Pipeline Scarp Crossing won the Innovation and Development award at both the Western Australian and the National Engineering Excellence Awards. Two of many awards achieved during construction, they mark almost 10 years of detailed research, planning and final execution of the Jansz-Io pipeline and scarp crossing. Just one example of Chevron’s pioneering operational excellence, this innovative project and the methods developed will provide revolutionary technology for future deep water pipeline projects for many years to come.
Great Australian Bight: Environmental exploration Maintaining its position as a leader in its industry, Chevron Australia acquired two deep water exploration permits in 2013 to explore wells in the Great Australian Bight (GAB). Located approximately 300 kilometres west of Port Lincoln off the southern Australian coast, the GAB represents one of Australia’s most prospective frontier hydrocarbon exploration regions. The exploration permits, EPP44 and EPP45 cover more than 32,000 square kilometres (8 million acres) and nearly doubles Chevron’s offshore acreage holding in Australia. As an operator with 100% interest, Chevron’s schedule includes the largest marine seismic surveys undertaken in Australasia and by Chevron to date, as well as geological studies and two exploration wells in each permit.
Whilst BP have recently announced it would not proceed with planned exploration drilling in the GAB, Chevron Australia has expressed its confidence in its ability to drill without mishap. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Chevron consistently strives for world’s best practice in environmental management and often goes above and beyond industry standards. Its petroleum activities associated with its exploration in GAB is no exception and is subject to an Environmental Plan approved by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) in accordance with the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009. As ever, Chevron remains committed to its philosophy ‘we do it safely, or not at all’. Partnerships Diverse is a word that could be used to amply describe Chevron’s partnerships
because developing projects of this magnitude and the requisite support network simply couldn’t be achieved by any one organisation. The tenders for Chevron’s Gorgon Project and the Great Australian Bight attracted interests from all over Australia and across the world, reflected in the companies that have been given responsibility for different parts of the projects. These range from local well established Australian firms to those as far away as Europe and the United, all working together to ensure the success of this project. These include Ensco Australia Pty Ltd is providing the Offshore Jack Up Rig, BP Australia is supply fuel, Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd is tasked with providing management and maintenance coordination of the Barrow Island Aerodrome including ground support crew, passenger processing, baggage and freight check-in and Passenger Security processing. Other
key contractors include MMA Offshore Limited and Go Offshore charged with the provision of two Platform Supply Vessels (PSV), Schenker Australia is providing freight forwarding Services, BOC limited with cylinder gases and lots more including Kentz, Toll Energy and Marine as well Sadliers Nexus. So, what’s in the pipeline? Whilst the demand for energy is continuing to grow, the world is simultaneously challenging the source, ethics and volume of consumption across the globe, as technology continues to progress and regulations are constantly reviewed.
Despite external factors and industry issues, Chevron Australia consistently succeeds in providing the commodity that entire countries so effortlessly enjoy the benefits of. Chevron Australia is in a strong position to diversify, innovate and supply demand for many years to come but it does so consciously through both recognising and acting upon, its economic and environmental responsibilities. With the Gorgon project taking shape and Chevron at the forefront of developing some of the latest technology in the market, Australia looks to be on the fast track to becoming one of the world’s leading providers of natural gas.
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