INPEX informed that it opened the onshore LNG processing facilities of Ichthys LNG. This project aims to meet increasing LNG demand in Japan and will contribute to the Australian way of life.
About 70% of the LNG produced by Ichthys LNG will be supplied to Japanese customers. Ichthys LNG also aspires to help meet growing energy demand in the region, while contributing to the Australian way of life.
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Moreover, Japanese, Australian and Northern Territory government representatives revealed a plaque to commemorate 4 decades of future advantages that Ichthys LNG will bring to the Northern Territory, Australia, Japan and the region after this collaboration.
In order to declare the official opening of the site, Mr Hiroshige Sekō, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator the Hon. Matthew Canavan, Australian Minister for Resources and Northern Australia and The Hon. Ken Vowles MLA, Northern Territory Minister of Primary Industry and Resources united to declare the opening of the site
Mr Takayuki Ueda, INPEX CEO, President and Representative Director, stated that the Ichthys LNG will provide lasting economic and social benefits for Australia and energy security for Japan.