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Article: WA: Work at Barrow Island could start by Christmas, Chevron
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- August 26, 2009
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AAP General News (Australia)
08-26-2009
WA: Work at Barrow Island could start by Christmas, Chevron
By Andrea Hayward
PERTH, Aug 26 AAP - Initial work at the Chevron-led Gorgon gas project could begin
before Christmas if final investment is approved by the three joint venture partners.
The proposed development, which was given final environmental approval on Wednesday,
will create as many as 10,000 jobs at its peak and underpin a major expansion of liquefied
natural gas (LNG) production across Australia.
Chevron greater Gorgon area general manager Colin Beckett said a few other formal approvals
were needed before a final investment decision is made.
Mr Beckett said he did not want ...