Western Australia

Mermaid Marine proposes ocean going tug off north west coast with desal production capability

Mermaid Marine is proposing to equip one its ocean going tugs off the north west coast of WA with the capability of producing 2000 tonnes per day of desalinated water for industry.

Fortescue Metals awards Pindan $22 million contract to build Dally camp 70km south of Tom Price

Pindan is poised to begin site works in the June quarter on Fortescue Metals Group's Dally mine camp following award of the $22 million contract to build the camp 70km north of Tom Price.

Engineering and procurement underway for Mondarra Gas Storage Facility expansion project

Engineering and procurement is underway for an expansion of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility near Dongara following a deal between a gas infrastructure developer and a WA electricity generator.

Apache outlines plans to double investment in oil and gas developments off North West Shelf

Apache Corporation has outlined plans to double investment in oil and gas developments in the Carnarvon basin within the North West Shelf.

Chinese engineering firm awarded EPC contract for Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum Copper Project

Moly Mines has awarded Chinese engineering company CACS Corporation the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum / Copper Project.

Clough Sea Trucks Joint Venture lists Gorgon Project Domgas Pipeline Opportunities

Supply opportunities have been listed for the Domgas Pipeline Installation Project under the Gorgon Project.

Chevron awards AGC Industries $50m contract to manufacture pipe spools for Gorgon Project

Chevron Australia has awarded AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries a $50 million contract to manufacture pipe spools for the Gorgon Project.

BHP Billiton Iron Ore awards NRW Holdings $158m contract for civil, mining services in Pilbara

BHP Billiton Iron Ore has awarded NRW Holdings a $158 million project for civil and mining services in the Pilbara with site mobilisation to commence in July 2011 and works until 2012.

Pre-feasibility study of Bungaroo South project under review following favourable concept study

Iron Ore Holdings is considering investment in a next stage of pre-feasibility study of its Bungaroo South project, following a favourable concept study by Steffen Robertson Kirsten.

Fluor Australia undertaking engineering works to progress Nexus Energy's Crux liquids project

Fluor Australia is conducting the required engineering works necessary to progress Nexus Energy's Crux liquids project to a Final Investment Decision (FID) by the end of 2011.