Australia Pacific LNG Marks Start of Operations

Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) on Thursday marked the transition from project to operations, Origin Energy said in a statement.

Queensland Premier as well as representatives from all levels of government, industry and the community took a tour of the facility.

“Australia Pacific LNG forms part of a burgeoning, long-term export industry for Queensland and Australia, with associated flow-on benefits from on-going employment and opportunities at regional, state and national levels,” APLNG Chairman Grant King, said.

APLNG has shipped six LNG cargoes from the LNG facility this year. First cargo departed from its LNG facility on Curtis Island early January. 

“We have been very fortunate to have many supporters across Queensland and Australia, working with us tirelessly to together bring the CSG-LNG industry to life in Queensland. I’d particularly like to thank all levels of Government, our landowners, community members and businesses,” Chief Executive, Page Maxson, said.

Australia Pacific LNG was formed in October 2008 and is a joint venture between Origin Energy ConocoPhillips and Sinopec.