The remote liquefaction project is still aiming to bring into operation the first of its two 3.8 million tonnes-per-annum trains late next year, said BP Migas chairman Kardaya Warnika.

Construction work at the project is now 70% complete.

Finance deals with a consortium of Chinese banks could be in place by April.

The second train at the project, where costs are continuing to escalate, is due to follow in 2009.

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