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Eastern Goldfields pipeline project, Australia

10th April 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Eastern Goldfields pipeline project, Australia.

Client
APA Group.

Project Description
The project involves the development of a new gas transmission pipeline to supply mining operations in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia.

APA has entered into two new long-term gas transportation agreements with AngloGold Ashanti Australia for the transportation of gas from Yarraloola, at the northern tip of the Goldfields gas pipeline, to AngloGold’s Sunrise Dam and Tropicana gold mining operations.

The agreements underpin the construction of a new 292 km gas transmission pipeline – the Eastern Goldfields pipeline – that will connect AngloGold Ashanti’s mines to APA’s existing pipelines.

Under the agreements, APA will transport gas 1 500 km to the mines through three of its interconnected pipelines – the Goldfields, the Murrin Murrin Lateral and the new Eastern Goldfields pipelines.

Value
APA will construct the Eastern Goldfields pipeline and associated infrastructure for an estimated $140-million.

Duration
Completion of the pipeline is expected before January 2016, when gas trans-portation services are expected to start.

Latest Developments
APA has reported that the pipeline will be completed by December.First gas is expected to be delivered in January 2016.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
APA Group, tel +61 2 9693 0000, fax +61 2 9693 0093 or email apawebsitefeedback@apa.com.au.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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