Operator Inpex and its partners today sanctioned the Ichthys LNG export project in northern Australia, which carries a price tag of $34 billion.



Mobilisation will kick off immediately and preliminary works will begin “within weeks” on the 8.4 million tonnes per annum liquefaction plant at Blaydin Point, Darwin.



The JKC joint venture, comprising JGC Corporation, KBR and Chiyoda, has been formally awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the onshore facility and associated infrastructure.



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