Australia Pacific LNG celebrates milestones and community commitment

Australia Pacific LNG celebrates milestones and community commitment


Australia Pacific LNG, a joint venture between ConocoPhillips (47.5 percent), Origin Energy (27.5 percent), and Sinopec (25 percent), has been a pivotal player in Australia’s energy landscape since its inception. With its first LNG cargo shipped in January 2016, APLNG has emerged as the largest producer of natural gas in eastern Australia, supplying both domestic and international markets with natural gas and liquefied natural gas.

APLNG’s significant contribution to the Australian east coast domestic gas market is noteworthy, accounting for approximately 30 percent of the market annually. Origin Energy oversees APLNG’s gas fields, upstream exploration, production, and pipeline system, while ConocoPhillips manages the downstream LNG export facility and LNG export sales business.

The LNG export facility, equipped with state-of-the-art engineering and environmental technology, exemplifies APLNG’s commitment to sustainability. Operating two processing trains, each boasting a nameplate production capacity of 4.5 million tonnes per annum utilising the ConocoPhillips Optimised Cascade® Process, the facility is a beacon of efficiency and innovation.

With export offtake agreements in place, including 7.6 mtpa to JV partner Sinopec and 1 mtpa to Kansai Electric, both spanning 20 years, APLNG ensures stability and reliability in its LNG exports.

Beyond its operational achievements, APLNG places a premium on fostering strong relationships with local and regional communities, landowners, and stakeholders at all levels of government. With a commitment to community investment and support, APLNG has invested over $41 million into various community support programmes, demonstrating its dedication to long-term sustainable initiatives.

ConocoPhillips, in collaboration with APLNG’s shareholders, remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing constructive and trusted relationships within the communities it serves. Moving forward, APLNG reaffirms its pledge to prioritise community investment, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on the regions it operates in.

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23 April 2024