AusGroup Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that AMJV, a joint venture between AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries Pty Ltd and Meisei Industrial Co. Ltd, has been awarded an extension of works on the INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG Project by JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd (“JKC”).
The scope of work for the initial subcontract, awarded in 2014, has been increased to include further painting, surface protection, fireproofing and insulation works for the onshore facilities near Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Chief Executive Officer Shane Kimpton said, “We are very pleased to be able to continue our work on the Ichthys Project Onshore LNG Facilities, providing quality services to the LNG construction sector. This AU$165 million contract extension supports increased job opportunities as well as community and economic development for the region.”
The Ichthys LNG Project is a Joint Venture between INPEX group companies (the Operator), major partner Total, CPC Corporation Taiwan and the Australian subsidiaries of Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Kansai Electric Power, JERA and Toho Gas.