Issue 43

GAS-FIRED ECONOMY

Gas from the Beetaloo Basin will start flowing this year, kickstarting the next stage of economic benefits for the Northern Territory from onshore gas development. While companies are still going through the processes to secure full production licences, appraisal gas production is a pre-development phase that ensures the NT gets the maximum...

Business

BUILT ON BREAD AND BUTTER – OFFERING UNIQUE AND QUALITY SERVICE TO ALL CLIENTS HAS MEANT SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR WILKINSON ENGINEERING

After working offshore for six years, he wanted to spend more time with family. That led him to start a small business from his shed at home in Palmerston in 2008. From there, Wilkinson Engineering grew from the ground up, drawing on odd jobs that came through friends, family and word of mouth. Supporting locals is something Kev is still...

Issue 43

BEETALOO SURGES AHEAD

Flows from the Tamboran Resources operated Shenandoah South well in the Beetaloo basin were so good that the multibillion-dollar project is being fast-tracked. Chief executive Joel Riddle says: “I’m really excited about getting to a place where we can drive this project forward. “We’ve achieved the highest flow rates we’ve seen...

Issue 43

BAROSSA CREATING JOBS AND WEALTH

The depleted Bayu-Undan field, which has been supplying gas to the Darwin plant for 20 years, will now be used for carbon capture and storage, spearheading a new industry for Australia. Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher told a packed NT Energy Club lunch in Darwin that the importance of Barossa and Darwin LNG to the “economic and...

Issue 42

1000th MILESTONE

In December 2023, INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG celebrated the safe departure of its 1000th cargo – this significant milestone included both onshore and offshore cargoes. Stuart says: “Our first onshore cargo departed Bladin Point in October 2018 and our success to date would not have been possible without the strong performance of our...

Indigenous Affairs

SANTOS SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS JOBS

The multimillion-dollar program is part of the resources company’s proven commitment to combating Indigenous disadvantage. Darwin LNG is providing $3 million to fund KAEFER Integrated Services delivering the innovative program from early this year. KAEFER provides scaffolding, mechanical and fabric maintenance services for the gas...

Issue 42

MRM CELEBRATES A MILLION MILESTONE

To commemorate the milestone a native Red River Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) was planted by two members of MRM’s Environment Team – William Joll who has been part of the team for more than 10 years, alongside rehabilitation trainee Judy Lansen, a local Gudanji woman and Traditional Custodian. The significant feat includes the planting...

Issue 42

MINERALS BONANZA

Mineral exploration spending for the September quarter shot up by 30 percent to $74.4 million compared with the same quarter in 2022. It breaks the previous record of $71.6 million set in the September 2011 quarter. The 30 percent year-on-year rise was much higher than the Australia-wide increase of 5 percent. Demand for critical minerals...

Issue 42

RESOURCES KEY PROSPERITY

That role will strengthen as the NT moves towards a world of renewable energy and net zero emissions. More than 5000 Territorians are employed directly and hundreds of more jobs supported by the NT’s mines and onshore gas production activities, exploration projects and two liquefied natural gas plants. Hundreds of businesses, many of...

Business

MINING A BOOST FOR NT BUSINESS

The business, which employs 20 staff, contracts to many resources companies, including South32, Rio Tinto, Newmont, Glencore, BHP and Nyrstar. General manager Max Nicholson says: “The mining industry is extremely important to our company’s success as it provides stable, long-term opportunities, which have allowed us to expand our reach...

Business

MRM BACKS BAKERY

And a big part of the success is down to a contract with McArthur River Mine, which is nearly 1000 kilometres south-east of Darwin. The bakery supplies 400-550 products, including rolls and sliced bread, to the giant lead and zinc mine near Borroloola every week. Owner Brian Seears says: “MRM is very important to our business, which in...

Issue 42

GAS-FIRED WEALTH

With its rich source of renewable resources, the NT charts a course toward sustainability while capitalising on the economic benefits these ventures offer. Amid this transition, the role of natural gas emerges as a critical catalyst, synergising with renewables to fuel the region's mission towards a prosperous, sustainable future. Renewable...