Ichthys LNG combines three mega-projects in one

L. Bon, Ichthys project, Perth, Australia In 2014, the US$34-billion (B) Ichthys LNG project (Fig. 1), operated by oil and gas company INPEX, will celebrate its 50% milestone and move into its peak construction phase. Just over two years ago, in January 2012, INPEX and international oil and gas company Total reached a final investment decision on what is now one of the most significant energy projects under development in the world. With the gas and condensate field located offshore North West Australia, this world-class development includes complex offshore and subsea facilities and a two-train LNG plant in Darwin, with an overall lifespan of more than 40 years. Fig. 1. Blad