A Symbol of Australia’s Progress for Decades
The complexity and sheer scale of Gorgon is unprecedented. To us, it is a modern-day equivalent of Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydo Electric Scheme – a long-term, technically complex energy development signifying a dramatic advancement of engineering.
And by applying the energy we have most in abundance – Human Energy – and combining it with world-class technology and expertise, we’re confident of realising our vision.
Scouring the world, we’ve brought together the best and brightest of the industry. Together, we’re building Australia’s largest single resources project, which in turn can be broken down into the country’s largest sub-sea project and a world leader in carbon dioxide injection technology.
Energy Fuelling Economic Growth
Gorgon will be an important pillar of the Australian economy for more than 40 years. Economic benefits from the first 30 years of the initial project scope,according to ACIL Tasman will include a projected AU$64 billion boost to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product and direct and indirect employment of around 10,000 people at peak construction. Australian businesses also will benefit with many contractor opportunities.
Balancing Energy Demands with Environmental Objectives
Barrow Island will be Gorgon’s home – occupying 1.3 percent of its un-cleared land mass. Although a Class A Nature Reserve, it is recognised internationally as a location where industry and the environment co-exist.
It’s our plan to build a plant that will include three, 5 million-tonne-per-annum LNG trains and a domestic gas phase and establish international shipping facilities.
Finding New, Cleaner Ways to Power the World
The resource we’re tapping contains about 40 trillion cubic feet LNG – that’s enough to power a city of 1 million people for 800 years.
Globally, the net impact of using Gorgon LNG will result in about 45 million tones less greenhouse gas emissions, when comparing against coal – and that’s the equivalent of taking about two-thirds of all vehicles off Australian roads.
