Queensland gas fuels local jobs
17 September 2018
Queensland Government:
Gas from the Surat Basin will power one of
Queensland’s largest manufacturing companies, supporting 400
jobs and
boosting the state’s domestic gas security.
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Anthony Lynham today
announced that
Central Petroleum had been granted an Authority to
Prospect – a condition being that gas – if produced – be sold only to
the domestic market.
“Central Petroleum has said it will supply gas to one of Queensland’s
largest manufacturers
Incitec Pivot Limited with gas produced to be used
to
power the Gibson Island fertilizer plant.
“Securing a reliable, long term supply of gas is a win-win for Central
and IPL and will support the ongoing employment of 400 local workers.
“Having met all the regulatory requirements, Central Petroleum has been
granted approval to explore for gas just six months after being
announced preferred tender under Queensland’s Exploration Land Release
Program.
“This is yet another example of the Palaszczuk Government ensuring that
Queensland leads the way in gas production.
“We continue to do the heavy lifting with policies that inspire
confidence in the state’s energy reserves, be it gas, coal or
renewables,’’ Dr Lynham said.
Central is aiming for production by 2022. In the interim, gas to IPL’s
Gibson Island plant will come from their assets in the Northern
Territory.
Central Petroleum Limited’s acting CEO, Leon Devaney said they were
pleased to learn of the grant of the prospective Queensland Surat Basin
coal seam gas acreage.
“We look forward to working together with all stakeholders to
responsibly develop a successful project that provides much needed gas
into the east coast market and contributes to preserving the Queensland
manufacturing industry,’’ Mr Devaney said.
“We have assembled a highly experienced team at Central that have been
deeply involved in the development of the Queensland coal seam gas
industry we see today, and we are keen to continue this work together
with our partner Incitec Pivot Limited,” he said.
For more information about Queensland’s domestic gas initiatives and land exploration program, visit www.dnrme.qld.gov.au
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Source: Queensland Government - www.statements.qld.gov.au
Contact:
Minister’s office - David Potter 0428 411 617
Central Petroleum - Helen McCrombie 0411 756 248
External Links: www.dnrme.qld.gov.au
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