Proposed Ichthys LNG Plant at Blaydin Point, Darwin.
Australian INDUSTRY
PARTICIPATION PLAN
INPEX and its joint venture participant, Total,
agreed the Ichthys Project Australian Industry
Participation Plan with the Northern Territory
and Federal Governments to create mutual
The Ichthys Project Australian Industry Participation Plan
paves the way forward for the development of long term
business relationships, local training and employment, and
establishes the framework for the management of economic
benefits associated with the construction and operation of the
Ichthys Project.
benefits through business and employment
Key Objectives
opportunities.
In line with our core business policy to support Australian
industry participation, the plan outlines the following key
objectives:
• Ensures Australian industry is provided Full, Fair and
Reasonable opportunity to participate in Ichthys Project
opportunities.
• Develop long term relationships, through the Ichthys Project,
to ensure innovation, effective cost management and valueadded solutions are delivered.
• Encourage and facilitate local business participation and
development in the oil and gas industry.
• Identify and increase the number of local people with the
skills to work in the oil and gas industry.
• Increase livelihood opportunities for local Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander communities through direct employment
and business engagement.
How Australia will Benefit
A number of economic and social benefits will flow from the
Ichthys Project directly to the Northern Territory and Australian
economies over the estimated 40-year life of the gas field.
Based on preliminary estimates, these include:
• Export income will be boosted by A$1.8 billion per year.
• Private household consumption in the Northern Territory
will increase by around 1.6% annually.
• Direct employment opportunities for more than 2,000
workers will be created during the construction phase, and
for about 300 employees at the gas processing facilities in
Darwin once operations have commenced.
• A diverse range of professional and semi-professional
employment opportunities will be created and which in turn
will encourage people to reside in the Territory.
• It will create the impetus to expand existing services and
industries, and to attract a number of new ones.
• Government revenues will be increased resulting in
enhanced capacity to provide community services, and a rise
in the spending power of the Territory’s population.
Working with Us
Suppliers interested in pursuing opportunities with the
Ichthys Project are encouraged to:
•Review the latest information on upcoming Ichthys Project
contracts, procurement and employment opportunities on
our website www.inpex.com.au.
• Stay connected for the latest on contracts and procurement
opportunities by registering your interest at
www.projectgateway.com.au.
• Ensure your company profile is registered with the Northern
Territory Industry Capability Network. An up to date profile
will ensure maximum visibility of your company’s capability
for upcoming opportunities.
• Ensure that you understand how to do business and are
appropriately qualified to work within the oil and gas industry.
• Get in contact with the Project Lead Contractors for further
Project opportunities at www.inpex.com.au.
• Develop effective, innovative proposals that align with the
needs of the Project.
About INPEX
About the Ichthys Project
INPEX CORPORATION is a worldwide oil and gas exploration
and production company currently involved in more than 70
projects across 26 countries. INPEX is ranked in the Top 50
global petroleum companies and is listed on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange.
The Ichthys Project is a Joint Venture between INPEX Browse
Ltd (76%, the Operator) and Total E&P Australia (24%). Gas
from the Ichthys Field, in the Browse Basin offshore of Western
Australia, will undergo preliminary processing offshore to remove
water and raw liquids, including condensate.
INPEX has been a part of the Australian business community
since 1986 and is involved in a number of projects in Australia
and the Timor Sea, including the large scale Ichthys Project,
Van Gogh Project, Ravensworth Project, Bayu-Undan Development
and Darwin LNG
The gas will then be exported to the onshore processing facilities
in Darwin via an 885km subsea pipeline. The Ichthys Project is
expected to produce 8.4 million tonnes of LNG and 1.6 million
tonnes of LPG per annum and 100,000 barrels of condensate
per day at peak.
in joint venture with
INPEX
Level 22
100 St Georges Tce
Perth WA 6000
Ph: 1800 705 010
enquiries@inpex.com.au
General information:
www.inpex.com.au