Inpex News

Ravensworth first oil MR

2010-09-01T00:00:00

INPEX CORPORATION is pleased to announce that through its wholly-owned subsidiary INPEX Alpha, Ltd., it has commenced crude oil production from the BHP Billiton operated Ravensworth field in the production license area WA-43-L offshore Western Australia.

Ichthys Project Environmental Impact Statement Released

2010-07-15T00:00:00

The Ichthys Project joint venture (INPEX Browse, Ltd. 76%, Operator, and Total E&P Australia 24%) today reached a significant milestone with the release of its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for an 8 week public review and comment period.

INPEX win APPEA Environment Award 2009

2010-05-17T00:00:00

INPEX has accepted an APPEA award for excellence and innovation in environmental management at the annual APPEA conference, being held in Brisbane. The entry “Ichthys Project – Onshore Geotechnical Investigation, Blaydin Point, NT” was chosen by APPEA as the most outstanding entry in Category B Exploration Company.

LTTC Media Release

2010-03-29T00:00:00

INPEX and its Ichthys Project joint venture participant Total E&P Australia (Total) today donated $3 million to the Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) for the construction of a trade training centre in Darwin.

Van Gogh First Oil

2010-02-17T00:00:00

INPEX CORPORATION is pleased to announce that through its wholly-owned subsidiary INPEX Alpha, Ltd., it has commenced crude oil production from the Van Gogh Field in the production license WA-35-L, the Exmouth Basin offshore Western Australia. Peak daily oil rate is projected to be 40,000 barrels of oil per day.

INPEX at APPEA 2009

2009-06-12T00:00:00

INPEX had a major presence at the APPEA 2009 Conference and Exhibition in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia from May 31 to 3 June 2009.

Ichthys Offshore FEED contract announced

2009-04-30T00:00:00

INPEX Browse Ltd (INPEX), as operator of the Ichthys Project on behalf of joint venture participants - INPEX (76%) and Total (24%) - has awarded the contract for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) of its Offshore Facilities for the development of the Ichthys Field in the Browse Basin, offshore Western Australia.

The successful contractor for the Offshore FEED contract is AMEC Engineering Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMEC plc, one of the world’s leading engineering and project management companies.

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INPEX opens Darwin office

2009-04-09T00:00:00

A major milestone for INPEX and the Ichthys Project was achieved today when INPEX CORPORATION President Naoki Kuroda officially opened the company’s newest overseas office in Darwin, Northern Territory Australia.

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INPEX CORPORATION announces acquisition of new interests

2009-03-12T00:00:00

INPEX CORPORATION is pleased to announce that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary INPEX Alpha, Ltd. (INPEX), it has agreed to acquire a 18.999% interest in the WA-35-L (excluding the Van Gogh Defined Area) and a 23.7495% interest in the WA-255-P block 1081 from BHP Billiton, both of which are located offshore Western Australia.

Media Enquiries: INPEX Tokyo Office, Public Relations Group, Ph: +81-3-5572-0233

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INPEX donates $200,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal

2009-02-26T00:00:00

INPEX CORPORATION will donate A$200,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to assist in providing relief and rebuilding of Victorian communities affected by the recent bushfires.

We will also match all personal donations by our employees in Australia.

We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to those affected by the recent devastating bushfires in Victoria, and our sincere wish for a safe and smooth recovery for all families.

Media enquiries: Corporate - Tim Larcombe (08) 9223 8433 or 0403 819 781

INPEX announces award of Ichthys LNG Plant FEED Contract

2009-01-16T00:00:00

INPEX CORPORATION, as operator of the Ichthys Project on behalf of joint venture participants - INPEX (76%) and Total E&P (24%) - has awarded the contract for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) of its liquefied natural gas plant at Blaydin Point in Darwin, Australia.

INPEX Announces Northern Territory Location for Ichthys LNG Facility

2008-09-26T00:00:00

INPEX Browse, Ltd. (INPEX), as Operator of the Ichthys Joint Venture (INPEX 76% and Total E&P Australia 24%), has today announced that the designated industrial site on Blaydin Point on Middle Arm Peninsula in Darwin has been selected as the location for its proposed LNG processing facility.

INPEX to commence nearshore drilling project

2008-08-21T00:00:00

INPEX Browse, Ltd. (INPEX) and its joint venture partner in the Ichthys Gas Field Development Project, Total E&P Australia, will soon commence a nearshore drilling project in Darwin Harbour and around Blaydin Point in Australia’s Northern Territory.

INPEX announces new Browse Basin gas discovery

2008-08-07T00:00:00

INPEX Browse, Ltd. (INPEX), Operator of the WA-344-P Joint Venture, today announced a new gas discovery in the Browse Basin.

Commonwealth & Northern Territory environmental referrals for the Ichthys Field

2008-05-05T00:00:00

INPEX Browse, Ltd. (INPEX), as the Operator of the Ichthys Joint Venture (between INPEX and Total E&P Australia), submitted a Referral to the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) on 5 May 2008 to consider development of an LNG plant at Blaydin Point on Middle Arm Peninsula in Darwin Harbour.

Top Environment Award for INPEX's Maret Islands Work

2008-04-09T00:00:00

INPEX Browse, Ltd. has received a major international award today for successfully minimising the environmental footprint of work on the Maret Islands off the Kimberley coast.

Art Exhibition Support Information for "Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kngwarreye"

2008-03-27T00:00:00

As part of its cultural and social contribution activities, INPEX CORPORATION is supporting the “Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye” art exhibition, sponsored by the National Museum of Art, Osaka, the National Art Center, Tokyo, and the Yomiuri Shimbun (newspaper).

Ichthys Joint Venture Signing of Project Facilitation Agreement

2008-02-27T00:00:00

INPEX and joint venture partner Total welcome the signing of a Project Facilitation Agreement (PFA) with the Northern Territory Government, Managing Director of INPEX Browse Ltd, Mr Jiro Okada, said in Darwin today.

INPEX Joint Venture Media Statement

2008-02-05T00:00:00

A joint Commonwealth and State government media statement regarding LNG development in the Kimberley and the Browse Basin was released today.

INPEX was not consulted prior to the media release, nor was it formally advised of the Commonwealth and State governments' position at this time.

INPEX General Manager External Affairs Sean Kildare said INPEX is seeking further clarification of the Commonwealth and State government position before commenting further.

INPEX throws support behind the Kimberley story Jandamarra

2007-11-30T00:00:00

Black Swan Theatre Company and INPEX today announced a major new business arts partnership agreement for Black Swan’s 2008 season. INPEX will be the production sponsor of Jandamarra, written by Steve Hawke and directed by Tom Gutteridge. Black Swan will present the play’s world premiere in February, with Jandamarra being one of the centrepieces of the 2008 Perth International Arts Festival.

INPEX acquires additional permits in the Browse Basin

2007-10-26T00:00:00

INPEX Holdings Inc. (INPEX) is pleased to announce that, through its wholly owned subsidiary INPEX Browse Ltd, it has acquired additional exploration permits with Total E&P Australia (Total) in the vicinity of the Ichthys Field in the Eastern Browse Basin offshore Western Australia. The acquisitions are subject to Government approvals under Petroleum Legislation.

Public invited to find out more about gas plant

2007-10-04T00:00:00

Kimberley residents can find out how to have their say on INPEX's proposed LNG plant when a series of community forums is held this month.

LNG Project reaches significant milestone

2007-07-04T00:00:00

The Kimberley Land Council has signed an agreement allowing INPEX Browse, Ltd. to move forward in proposing a world-class LNG development on the Maret Islands off Western Australia's Kimberley coast.

INPEX project staff visit local shopping centres

2007-06-08T00:00:00

INPEX will this month step up its efforts to inform the Kimberley community about its proposal to develop a world-class gas and condensate field off the north-west coast of WA.

Students experience airborne thrills

2007-05-31T00:00:00

Students from St Mary's College, Broome, will get a real taste for the thrill of working in oil and gas this week when they take off in a series of helicopter flights.

INPEX helps out local soldier

2007-05-11T00:00:00

INPEX Browse Ltd has assisted an Australian Defence Force soldier who needed to urgently return home to Derby from training exercises in Cape Bougainville in the far north-west of Western Australia.

INPEX takes posession of state-of-the-art helicopter

2007-02-05T00:00:00

INPEX Browse Ltd will soon take posession of a state-of-the-art Sikorsky S92 helicopter.

The helicopter is expected to arrive in Broome on February 9 and will be used to transport INPEX's drilling contractors and staff to the Songa Venus offshore drilling rig. INPEX's drilling program will commence in late February.

INPEX establish fuel storage facility

2007-02-05T00:00:00

INPEX Browse Ltd is pleased to announce that it will install a portable refuelling tank facility at the Lombadina Airstrip.