Gas to Go

Darwin is slowly but surely becoming an export gas hub. Seriously large export gas, and a few export oil projects are now either completed or being planned for Darwin.

Currently operating is the Conoco Phillips plant which exports gas to Japan. Coming soon - well, in a year or two, but planned to commence construction next year [2010] is the Inpex plant that will process gas being piped about 800kms. As well, a newish project in the Bonaparte Gulf is almost finished. This will supply gas to Darwin for electricity generation.

The vessels used for export are huge gas supertankers. Awesome. The following photos were taken this week, luckily, as the flight left Darwin, it was full tide and the ship was steaming down the harbour. Darwin city above the wing.

Enjoy the photos!