Federal Government

GHD scores PNG-Queensland pipeline contract

GHD will focus on the design of the pipeline configuration from Cape York to Gladstone and south eastern gas markets. In addition to GHD’s engineering role, the $A25 million FEED phase will also see
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Santos releases Q1 results

While the total production of 12.5 Mboe was an improvement on the corresponding period in 2004, it was still a drop from production rates of 12.9 Mboe in the December 2004 quarter and 13 Mboe in the September
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Woodside releases Q1 2005 report

At the North West Shelf, Government approval for the addition of a fifth train was highlighted, with a Final Investment Decision (FID) on this project still expected in Q2 2005 for Q4 2008 start-up, subject
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ERA extends GGP decision deadline

The assessment period for the proposed Access Arrangement for the pipeline was due to expire on 15 April 2005 and has now been extended to 15 June 2005. The ERA expects to issue a final decision on the
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Canal proposals shortlisted

Included in the eight are four pipeline proposals, one canal and three that would use ocean transport. The proposals have come from the Watering Australia Foundation (pipeline), Longmont Holdings (pipeline),
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Production approval for Oyong field

Discovered in August 2001, Oyong is estimated to contain in excess of 8 MMbbl of recoverable oil and 130 Bcf of recoverable gas. The field is being developed in two phases. Phase 1, an early oil development,
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Indian pipelines approved

GAIL has received clearance for the 139 km Dadri-Panipat pipeline from the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The pipeline will transport gas from the Hazira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur pipeline to IOC’s
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Woodside confirms Halladale discovery

Last week, the first well intersected a gas-bearing column of 59 m. A second well to be drilled has been sidetracked from the original well bore and is being drilled deviated towards the north to test
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BassGas saga continues

The BassGas Joint Venture said the move was in response to “more construction defects and further increases in the cost of rectification.” Clough responded by noting that it was granted
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First LNG cargo for Hazira this month

Shell India Director Marc de Hartog said “We will receive the first LNG cargo soon.” A formal function has been planned to mark the arrival of the first cargo, which is coming from Australia,
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