Inpex invites bids for Ichthys onshore packages

By

 03 December 2010 01:11 GMT

Japanese operator Inpex has issued invitations to tender for the major onshore construction packages for its $20 billion-plus Ichthys liquefied natural gas project in Australia, writes Amanda Battersby.

Bids have been sought for the gas processing facilities and associated infrastructure for the onshore liquefaction plant that is planned at Blaydin Point, Darwin in the Northern Territory.

Contracts up for grabs include fabrication of the gas processing units, the LNG, liquid petroleum gas and condensate storage tanks, civil works and site preparation, loading jetty and building the workforce’s accommodation.

The onshore front-end engineering and design contractor — the JGC, Chiyoda and KBR joint venture — is undertaking the tender process for the various onshore packages.

“This is another important milestone for the Ichthys…

Become an Upstream member!

Membership includes a subscription to our weekly newspaper providing in-depth news from the energy industry, plus full-access to this site and its archives. Still not convinced? Try our free trial.

Already a member?

Login

Upstream share price index