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SANTOS GAS POWERS THE NT ECONOMY

As it prepares for first gas in 2025 at its Barossa gas project, 300 kilometres north of Darwin, the global energy company is also advancing plans for other projects throughout the region,including a carbon capture storage hub at Bayu-Undan in Timor-Leste to link back to Darwin LNG. “These are real projects, backed by real money, delivering...

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MRM DELIVERS JOBS IN A MASSIVE WAY

Over the past five months, more than 40 pieces of massive machinery have travelled from throughout Australia to Glencore’s McArthur River Mine, 700 kilometres south-east of Darwin.  It is part of an impressive $250 million investment in the Territory economy through MRM’s purchase of a new Caterpillar mining fleet from Hastings...

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TERRITORIANS CRUCIAL TO INPEX SUCCESS

In our journey to produce ever cleaner, diversified and more secure energy, 2024 was another significant year for INPEX Australia.  And with each LNG cargo supporting regional energy security, together with the Ichthys Joint Venture, we are helping create positive outcomes for the Darwin community, through jobs, training and social and...

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TANAMI’S GOLDEN FUTURE

There are exciting plans ahead for the future of Newmont Tanami that will deliver even more significant benefits to the Territory.  Global mining company Newmont is spending $2.3 billion on increasing gold production at their Tanami mine, about 550 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs, while at the same time reducing costs and emissions...

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EMPIRE SET TO PROVE BEETALOO POTENTIAL

Once final approvals are obtained, Empire is set to begin a pilot project that will demonstrate that the Beetaloo’s shale gas resources can deliver much needed energy to the Top End and generate wide benefits for Territorians. The Beetaloo Basin, approximately 750 kilometres to the southeast of Darwin, is estimated to be the largest shale...

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EMERGING POWERHOUSE

Years of rich experience, combined with unique benefits associated with its geography and infrastructure, establish the NT as an attractive prospect for essential investments, thereby opening opportunities for local businesses to thrive. This is all part of an ambitious vision, initiated during the previous Labor government, which now rests in...

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SANTOS: HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL

The Territory has an important role to play in the future energy security of both Australia and our neighbours in Asia. To help the Top End meet that role, Santos has ramped-up its investment in the Territory by extending the life of Darwin LNG for another 20 years or more, developing the Barossa offshore gas field and launching plans to...

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TANAMI SETS GOLD STANDARD IN SAFETY

Safety is everything at the mine, which lies on Warlpiri land 950 kilometres south-west of Darwin and 560 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs. Newly-appointed mine manager Luke Barbetti says: “Safety is the very first of our values.” He says the aim is simple: to have a workplace free of fatalities, injuries and illness by ensuring...

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MRM PLAYING WELL ABOVE PAR TO HELP TERRITORY KIDS

Its 2024 Charity Golf Day raised $126,000 for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Held over two days at the premier Palmerston Golf and Country Club, a horde of MRM employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners took to the greens for a day of average but fun golf while leading the way in funding critical medical equipment for Territory...

Issue 44

CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE

Analysis by the International Energy Agency, International Panel on Climate Change, and others conclude that the lowest cost pathway to net zero requires the deployment of a portfolio of low emission technologies including CCS.  CO2CRC is a scientific not-for-profit organisation specialising in carbon capture and storage research. CO2CRC...

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WOMEN MAKE MRM STRONGER

For Shannon Daly and Ayefa Sharmin, McArthur River Mine is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.  The two Territorians are among many women who work at McArthur River Mine (MRM), which is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected  Located 700 km south-east of...

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CONTRIBUTING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE TERRITORY

“INPEX has worked with communities in the Territory helping to build economic resilience and community vibrancy by delivering vital programs and services.  “I’m looking forward to working alongside the INPEX Darwin team and our stakeholders and proud to be contributing to positive outcomes here in the Territory, through jobs,...