Thiess JV Wheatstone LNG tanks contract generates 475 new jobs

A $500m contract to build LNG storage and condensate tanks for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone project has been awarded to a joint venture between Thiess and EV LNG Australia (EVT).

The EVT JV is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of two LNG full containment storage tanks which have a capacity of 150,000 cubic metres each and two condensate storage tanks with a capacity of 120,000 cubic metres each. 

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is located near Onslow in Western Australia’s north-west.  The project will create 475 jobs and the majority of the work will take place in Australia.

The JV has been formed to draw on the international LNG tank capability of EV LNG Australia, which is a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Entrepose Projects and Vinci Construction Grands Projects of France, as well as Thiess’ previous  LNG tank experience including the Darwin LNG tanks.

This is Thiess’ third project on the Wheatstone LNG project.  Thiess is already contracted to Bechtel, which is managing the EPCM contract for Chevron, to deliver the design and construction of the breakwater and materials offloading facility.  Thiess is also contracted to Chevron to deliver the micro-tunnel on the project site.

Work will commence immediately with construction to begin on site in 2013 and is scheduled for completion in 2016.

Thiess is also completing two contracts for Chevron on the Gorgon LNG project at Barrow Island – the Construction Village and the Site Preparation and Temporary Facilities.

See other updates on Thiess contract wins for Wheatstone: http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/300-new-jobs-thiess-jv-wheatstone-contract

http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/thiess-wins-major-wheatstone-project-contract

Overview of the Wheatstone Project: http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/chevron-wheatstone-project-generate-6000-jobs