The Ichthys LNG Project is a joint venture between INPEX (76%, the operator) and Total (24%). Gas from the Ichthys Field, in the Browse Basin approximately 200 kilometres offshore of Western Australia, will undergo preliminary processing offshore to remove water and extract condensate. The gas will then be exported to onshore processing facilities in Darwin via an 889km subsea pipeline. The Ichthys LNG Project is expected to produce 8.4 million tonnes of LNG and 1.6 million tonnes of LPG per annum, along with approximately 100,000 barrels of condensate per day at peak.
 

The main contractor for the Darwin project, a joint venture between JGC Corporation, KBR and Chiyoda Corporation, has awarded BAM Clough two separate subcontracts:

• the design and construction of the Ichthys LNG Project Module Offloading Facility (MOF). The MOF is a key facility that will be used to offload modules being supplied under other subcontracts to assemble the LNG liquefaction plant.
   
• the design and construction of the Ichthys Product Loading Jetty. The design consists of two separate vessel load-out berths, one for LNG carriers and a second for LPG/Condensate carriers. A Y-shapedapproach jetty consisting of a 680-metres leg connecting to the LNG berth, and a second 630-metres leg, connecting to the LPG/Condensate berth, provide access from the onshore facility.

‘Bids were supported by performances on recent projects in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.’