Inpex confirms 100th LNG shipment from Ichthys project in Australia

Japanese firm Inpex has announced the 100^th shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its $40bn Ichthys LNG project in Australia.

The LNG cargo was departed on the Pacific Arcadia LNG carrier from the Ichthys onshore gas liquefaction processing facilities located near Darwin, Northern Territory.

LNG shipments from the project began in October last year.

Inpex Australia president director Hitoshi Okawa said: “Reaching the 100th LNG cargo milestone is a credit to our workforce and reinforces our position as a safe, reliable and efficient energy supplier.

“Inpex-operated Ichthys LNG facilities are safely ramping up to full production, exporting 100 LNG, 24 liquefied petroleum gas and 46 condensate cargoes since October 2018.

“Ichthys LNG creates jobs and business opportunities and is projected to generate further economic and community benefits in Australia for decades to come.”

Okawa noted that the 100th shipment comes 13 months after the shipment of the maiden LNG cargo.

He also added that Ichthys LNG serves as the centre to Inpex’s operations in Australia.

Around 70% of LNG from Ichthys will be delivered to customers in Japan.

Besides contributing to the supply of energy to Japan, Inpex is also committed to responding to energy demand worldwide.

Okawa added: “Our priority is to ensure our LNG facilities in Australia are fully utilised over their expected 40-year lifespan.”

Inpex commenced the first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Ichthys LNG project’s onshore gas liquefaction plant in November 2018.