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BHP Billiton Green Lights Macedon Natural Gas Project

The Macedon natural gas project in Western Australia (WA) has received BHP Billiton's approval for development. The gas field off the coast of Exmouth, North West Cape in WA, will receive $ 1.5 billion to be developed from BHP Billiton.

From BHP Billiton Plc 24 Sep 2010

Australian Economy Booming Thanks to Mining

Large increases in the volumes of minerals being shipped out of Australian ports will see commodity exports rise to unprecedented levels.

22 Sep 2010

High Expectations for Queensland's Coal Seam Gas Industry

The Australian Pipeline Industry Association has high expectations for the next decade. The Chief Executive of the APIA, Cheryl Cartwright said that they expect $10 billion worth of high pressure gas pipelines to be b...

13 Sep 2010

Santos to Sell 15% of Gladstone LNG Project

Santos is getting ready to sell 15% of its stake in a Gladstone liquefied natural gas project before it commits to the first phase later this year. The third largest oil and gas producing company in Australia is calling for a trading halt as it enters negotiations with Total.

From Santos Ltd. 9 Sep 2010

Origin Energy Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar LNG Plant

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) wishes to build a multi-billion dollar LNG plant with partner ConocoPhillips. The liquefied natural gas plant is one of almost a dozen scheduled to start up in Australia by the year 2016.

From Origin Energy 25 Aug 2010

Woodside Petroleum Delays Decision on Pluto LNG Project

Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL), the Australian petroleum exploration and production company, has delayed its decision on the proposed expansion of the Pluto LNG project despite announcing a half yearly profit of nearly $1 billion.

From Woodside Petroleum Ltd. 19 Aug 2010

Woodside Petroleum Makes 2nd Gas Discovery in as Many Days

In what must be an extremely satisfying exploratory run Woodside Petroleum (ASX: WPL) has made a second gas discovery off the northwest coast of Australia within two days. The future investment in the Pluto Project which was earlier up for consideration is now a foregone conclusion.

From Woodside Petroleum Ltd. 17 Aug 2010