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BHP SIGN NICKEL SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH TESLA INC SUEZ CANAL BLOCKAGE LNG SHIPPING MARKET IMPACT AUSTMINE 2021 CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION CHEVRON JANSZ-IO PROJECT TO PROCEED

Editor’s Letter On behalf of our team, congratulations to BHP for the signing of a nickel supply agreement with one of the world’s leading sustainable energy companies, Tesla Inc. BHP will supply Tesla Inc. with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia, one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world. This is great news for Australia. BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Vandita Pant, said: “Demand for nickel in batteries is estimated to grow by over 500 per cent over the next decade, in large part to support the world’s rising demand for electric vehicles. We are delighted to sign this agreement with Tesla Inc., and to collaborate with them on ways to make the battery supply chain more sustainable through our shared focus on technology and innovation.”

LEN FRETWELL Publisher / Managing Editor Digging & Drilling Australasia Magazine

It was interesting to read the research posted by the world leading Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) showing that oil and gas exploration marine seismic surveys are not affecting the abundance or behaviour of commercially valuable fishes. APPEA Chief Executive Andrew McConville said the industry has always treated its responsibilities of protecting Australia’s flora and fauna with the utmost importance and this is further proof. “We don’t deal in ideology, the oil and gas industry have science on its side. The AIMS research backs up what we have said all along, Australia’s oil and gas industry is world class, highly regulated and committed to protecting our marine environment,” Mr McConville said.

The lithium-ion battery is the future of sustainable energy technology, but drastic volume fluctuations in their anodes related to enhanced battery capacity raises safety concerns. Issues range from low ionic electronic conductivity and structural changes during the charge/discharge cycle to low specific capacity, which limits the battery’s performance. Researchers from the National Korea Maritime and Ocean University have found that embedding manganese selenide anodes in a 3D carbon nanosheet matrix is an innovative, simple, and low-cost means of reducing drastic volume expansion while improving the energy density of these batteries.

The Australian Federal Government Offshore oil and gas safety review policy framework has been released. Working with oil and gas stakeholders to assess the safety regime, together practical reforms aimed to improve the health, safety and welfare of offshore workers were designed.

One of the priority reforms from the review is to introduce a process for early engagement on facility designs. Other changes include redefining health and the working environment at offshore facilities. The focus is to clarify that health protections apply to both physical and psychological health. This will promote the importance of mental health and wellbeing for the offshore workforce.

The Productivity Commission’s Trade and Assistance Review 2019-20 released in July shows that Australian mining is the least government assisted sector, relative to its size. The report states that in 2019-20, Australian mining incurred a net tariff penalty of $53 million in 2019-20 and estimates that the effective rate of assistance for mining – the ratio of total assistance to output – was the same low rate as the last five years, just 0.2 per cent in 2019-20. Mining is Australia’s largest industry, generating $271 billion in export revenue in 2020, directly providing 256,000 highly skilled, highly paid and secure jobs, and paying $39.3 billion in taxes and royalties in 2019-20 alone.

We thank Cobham Aviation Services for offering print copies of this edition of Digging & Drilling Magazine to their FIFO passengers in their airport terminals and on their aircraft. We also thank HERTZ Truck Rentals and DOME Cafés in WA and PHI International for their continuing print magazine distribution.

Due to so much breaking news this past quarter, we didn’t have the space for the ‘Barn Find’ Chevy Camaro restoration feature, as mentioned in my last letter. We will endeavour to include it in our Q4 2021 edition, out in October 2021.

Best regards

Len F retwell Len Fretwell Publisher/Managing Editor

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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AUSTMINE 2021 CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

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BHP & TESLA INC NICKEL SUPPLY AGREEMENT

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CHEVRON JANSZ-IO PROGECT

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SUEZ CANAL BLOCKAGE EXPERT COMMENTARY

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FMG AUTONOMOUS HAUL FLEET MILESTONE

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Cobham focuses on sustainability for the future of FIFO The quiet skies above Australia in 2020 required all aviation operators to respond – and respond rapidly. Cobham Aviation Services was no different and during this year like no other, the organisation embraced this time and chose to transform, and as a result is now well-placed to launch a new period of growth.

Having provided dedicated FIFO charter flights in support of

passenger of any turboprop in the industry. Meanwhile, the

Australian mining, oil & gas projects for more than 30 years,

Embraer E190 can fly further distances compared to similar

Cobham is no stranger to operating in a dynamic and ever-

sized aircraft operating in the FIFO market, reducing the need

evolving industry.

for additional fuel uplift on regional routes and therefore reducing

Dean Brennan, managing director of Cobham Regional Services,

CO2 emissions by up to 15% per trip.

is overseeing FIFO, freight and charter flight operations at this

“We’re looking forward to introducing more of these aircraft this

crucial time. An investment in renewing and bolstering the fleet

year and through our involvement with Bioenergy Australia, we

is a key focus, positioning Cobham as a key player in the charter

look forward to contributing to a cleaner energy future for the

and FIFO space.

industry,” Mr Brennan said.

“Our fleet renewal program is our single largest sustainability initiative.”

“Different aircraft types have different carbon footprints which means aircraft selection is key to reducing our impact.”

“Cobham is investing in modern, low carbon emission aircraft for a greener future. Our fleet renewal program involves replacing retired aircraft with Bombardier Q400 and Embraer E190 aircraft,” Mr Brennan said.

Q400 and E190 aircraft offer outstanding airfield performance, enhanced operational reliability and low carbon emissions.

Cobham recently obtained membership of Bioenergy Australia, an organisation focused on accelerating Australia’s energy transformation to bio-based fuel, gas, heat and power. Cobham also joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand, a Bioenergy Australia working group set up to provide a collaborative environment to advance sustainable aviation fuel production, policy, education and marketing in Australia and New Zealand.

By matching their clients’ emphasis on embracing the most novel technology with reduced carbon footprint, Cobham will be as future ready as the mine sites it services.

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Austmine 2021 Mining Innovation Conference & Exhibition

The Austmine 2021 Conference & Exhibition was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre over three days in May featuring a stacked program including presentations from 50+ leading mining executives, 100+ exhibitors displaying the latest innovations, open innovation challenges, workshops and more. Event Principal Sponsor was BHP and the Platinum Sponsor was IBM.

The Austmine Conference has a reputation as the go-to event

Over the course of the evening, the leaders of innovation and

for mining leaders to connect around strategic priorities, key

export in the mining industry were recognised and celebrated,

innovations and emerging technologies driving a sustainable

as the winners of 4 prestigious awards were announced, further

industry future.

In addition to the conference, the event was underpinned by a series of standout educational and networking opportunities including interactive pre-conference workshops, the collaborative

promoting the fantastic work that the mining industry and METS sector has achieved in the past 18 months. This was a great opportunity for industry members to come together and network with peers, make new contacts and reconnect with old ones.

Ideas Exchange, Meet the Miners and the social highlight

The Austmine team hosted Austmine 2021 Review Webinar

Austmine Industry Leaders’ Dinner and Awards.

post show and offered presentations and discussions featuring executives at BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, OZ Minerals, Shell, Lynas Corporation, Yancoal and more. Topics such as disruption, people and culture, digitisation, supply chain management and sustainability, and outline were covered discussing what it all means for METS business. The webinar also highlighted the latest innovations found on the exhibition floor, outcomes from the Ideas Exchange and headline numbers from the event.

Austmine celebrates over 30 years of advocating for Australia’s METS sector. In that time, the METS sector has become a key economic driver contributing over $90 billion in gross annual

Austmine 2021 follows a landmark 2019 event that attracted

revenue to the country’s prosperity. The Australian METS sector

over 1200 mining and METS leaders from over 20 countries.

exports over $15 billion of products and services to every corner

The Austmine Conference program was crafted for leaders driven by innovation with thought provoking topics and strategic discussions. The ground-breaking Ideas Exchange program returned and was bigger and better at Austmine 2021.

After sell-out dinners in 2017 and 2019, the mining industry social event of the year returned in 2021, Austmine’s prestigious Industry Leaders’ Dinner and Awards recognised and celebrated the most innovative and successful METS and miners of the year.

of the globe and invests $4 billion in R&D. Australia preserves its leading position as the global innovator in the resources industry.

Austmine 2021 Awards Winners Announced The Austmine Industry Leaders’ Dinner and Awards saw over 950 attendees come together for a sensational night of networking and entertainment.

The event was highlighted by an engaging keynote address by Justin Langer AM, Australian Men’s National Cricket Coach, who explored the traits of good leaders by reflecting on his career experiences.

During the evening Austmine presented four major industry awards, and we would like to congratulate our winners Gekko Systems, BHP, Emesent and Dr Bob Johnson Maptek. It was fantastic to celebrate the achievements of the world-leading companies found in the Australian METS sector.

Austmine 2021 Awards Winners CRAIG SENGER EXCELLENCE IN EXPORT AWARD Sponsored by Austrade Winner: Gekko Systems Finalists: Applied Mining Technologies (AMT), Metallurgical Systems and Safescape Photo shows L to R: Tim Bell, Manager Sales & Operations, Gekko Systems; Jane Caforio, State Director Western Australia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) AUSTMINE INNOVATION FOR MINERS AWARD Sponsored by Komatsu Winner: BHP Dash Maintainer Tools Finalists: Anglo American Digitisation of Work Orders; BHP TROC Human Machine Interface Photo shows L to R: Alex Bertram, Manager Digital Transformation, BHP; Kim Horton, Field Maintenance Superintendent, BHP; Sean Taylor, CEO & Managing Director, Komatsu Australia AUSTMINE INNOVATION FOR METS AWARD Winner: Emesent Finalists: 3ME Technology, Chrysos Corporation, PETRA Data Science Photo shows L to R: Christine Gibbs Stewart, CEO, Austmine; Jeremy Sofonia, Technical Evangelist, Emesent; Mark Warren, Chair, Austmine

AUSTMINE CHAMPION OF INNOVATION AWARD Winner: Dr Bob Johnson, Maptek Finalists: Haydn Roberts, MST Global; John Lyons, Mineral Technologies; Mark Keogh, UON Photo shows L to R: Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, Co-Founder & Chair, Gekko Systems; Peter Johnson, Chairman, Maptek (Accepting on behalf of Bob); Alan Broome AM, Chairman Emeritus, Austmine For more information about Austmine go to austmineconference.com.au JULY –SEPTEMBER 2021 DIGGING & DRILLING MAGAZINE

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NEWS IN BRIEF » Mining contributes to manufacturing future Tania Constable, MCA Chief Executive Officer stated that ongoing support for the development of critical minerals will provide a valuable contribution to Australian manufacturing resilience, help create new highly skilled jobs and support the nation’s climate goals.

Hydrogen Alliance With a 30-plus year record of exporting LNG to Japan, Woodside has a proud history of supplying the country’s energy needs. Now, Woodside is forging a new path and building on partnerships built over the past three decades to play another vital role in energy – hydrogen exporter.

The announcement from the Morrison Government of $50 million of funding for a range of products including rare earths processing and lithium projects will help strengthen the global leadership of Australian mining in providing the essential elements of modern life while growing the nation’s economy and sustaining regional communities. Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries have always sustained each other.

Further development of Australia’s critical minerals capability, such as Lynas Rare Earths’ new refining process near Kalgoorlie-Boulder (WA), downstream processing of lithium

by Core Lithium at Darwin (NT) and the development of other downstream products by Albemarle at Kemerton (WA) highlight the potential of Australia’s mining and processing capability.

Functions and teams are collaborating to leverage our experience and success in hydrocarbons processing for this exciting zero-carbon energy source. “There are many similarities between the LNG industry and a future hydrogen industry and the capabilities required,” says Reinhardt Matisons, executive vice president Marketing, Shipping and Trading. “With its long successful history in producing and exporting LNG, Woodside has the required capabilities, Australia has the resources in both gas and renewables, and Japan has the vision.”

Significant new investment in mining, processing new materials and manufacturing is now a stronger prospect to enable the manufacturing of lithium, graphite and a range of highperformance metals for use in Australia and exports to growing global markets for use in emerging technologies including computers, health care, communications and clean energy.

Innovation, people and skills combined with technological advances will deliver a more globally competitive minerals sector for Australia to provide more fulfilling careers in highly paid, highly skilled jobs.

JERA Inc is a 50/50 joint venture between Tokyo Electric and Chubu Electric Power Co. It is the world’s largest LNG buyer and Japan’s largest power generation company. Tokyo Electric and Chubu Electric were also part of the original consortium of LNG customers of the North West Shelf Project when the first LNG was exported to Japan in 1989.

AIMS: ‘Seismic surveys have no significant impact on commercially valuable fish in NW Australia’ The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) released new research which found that marine seismic surveys commonly used in oil and gas exploration - did not affect the abundance or behaviour of commercially available fish in northwest Australia.

The findings, part of AIMS North West Shoals to Shore Research Program, reflect the Australian oil and gas industry’s strong regulation and commitment to marine protection. Read the full APPEA media release below; https://www.appea.com.au/all_news/media-release-newresearch-supports-seismic-surveys/

In pursuit of this goal, Woodside signed an agreement in April with Japanese companies JERA Inc, Marubeni Corporation and IHI Corporation.

Cobham joins Bioenergy Australia on sustainability journey Cobham recently obtained membership of Bioenergy Australia, an organisation focused on accelerating Australia’s energy transformation to bio-based fuel, gas, heat and power. Cobham also joins the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand, a Bioenergy Australia working group set up to provide a collaborative environment to advance sustainable aviation fuel production, policy, education and marketing in Australia and New Zealand.

Cobham Regional Services Managing Director Dean Brennan said, “One of Bioenergy Australia’s focus areas is green aviation fuel production (bio fuels) which is a key area of interest for us as we continue to pursue sustainable options in our operations.”

“We’re keen to be part of the conversation as an experienced operator of essential FIFO and freight flights across Australia.”

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BHP enters into nickel supply agreement with Tesla Inc

BHP has announced the signing of a nickel supply agreement with one of the world’s leading sustainable energy companies, Tesla Inc.

BHP will supply Tesla Inc. with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia, one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world.

Tesla Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles and battery storage systems with a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy, and nickel is a key metal used to manufacture Tesla Inc.’s battery technology.

BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Vandita Pant, said: “Demand for nickel in batteries is estimated to grow by over 500 per cent over the next decade, in large part to support the world’s rising demand for electric vehicles.”

“We are delighted to sign this agreement with Tesla Inc., and to collaborate with them on ways to make the battery supply chain more sustainable through our shared focus on technology and innovation.”

In addition to the supply agreement, BHP and Tesla Inc. will collaborate on ways to make the battery supply chain more sustainable, with a focus on end-to-end raw material traceability using blockchain; technical exchange for battery raw materials production; and promotion of the importance of sustainability in the resources sector, including identifying partners who are most aligned with BHP and Tesla Inc.’s principles and battery value chains.

BHP will also collaborate with Tesla Inc. on energy storage solutions to identify opportunities to lower carbon emissions in their respective operations through increased use of renewable energy paired with battery storage.

BHP Nickel West Plant BHP Minerals Australia President, Edgar Basto, said: “BHP produces some of the lowest carbon intensity nickel in the world, and we are on the pathway to net zero at our operations.

Sustainable, reliable production of quality nickel will be essential to meeting demand from sustainable energy producers like Tesla Inc.” “The investments we have made in our assets and our pursuit of commodities like nickel will help support global decarbonisation and position us to generate long-term value for our business.”

Talk of a possible nickel supply agreement between Tesla and the Australian mining company started last year in October.

Eduard Haegel, the President of BHP’s Nickel West subsidiary, shared that the company boosted nickel production after Tesla CEO called for more nickel production.

Tesla’s 100 MW/129 MWh Powerpack system dubbed as the ‘World’s largest battery’ in South Australia In a 2020 earnings call, Elon Musk called for nickel miners to produce more nickel. He explained how nickel could help Tesla solve its battery cell supply constraint.

“There’s two general classes of cell, there’s iron phosphate and then the nickel-based. The nickel-based cells have higher energy density, so longer range. Obviously, those are needed for something like a Semi where every unit of mass that you add in battery pack, you must subtract in cargo,” he said.

Tesla Semi production might be starting soon after two years of delays. Cybertruck production also seems on track to begin later this year. Tesla’s deal with BHP suggests that the company may be moving much faster with Semi or Cybertruck production.

Tesla’s new Semi all-electric Class 8 truck West Australian Government Mines and Petroleum Minister, The Hon. Bill Johnston MLA has welcomed this supply agreement between BHP and Tesla Inc, stating that it further emphasised Western Australia’s standing as the number one mining jurisdiction in the world.

Minister Johnston said, “This announcement not only highlights Tesla’s Cybertruck and the next-generation Roadster

that Western Australia hosts the best quality raw materials integral to the world’s decarbonisation efforts, it also reinforces the level of comfort global brands have in investing in the State knowing that raw materials are responsibly sourced”.

“As investors and the community are increasingly holding mining companies to the highest ESG standards and practices, the supply agreement between BHP and Tesla reflects the regulatory framework in place in Western Australia that ensures the sustainable production of battery materials.”

BHP Nickel West plant images source; BHP. Tesla battery and

Tesla’s new Cybertruck

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ARENA Act changes put oil and gas in drivers seat as truth about International Energy Report revealed.

The voice of Australia’s oil and gas industry have said changes to the ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency) Act which recently came into effect will help Australia reach net zero emissions targets.

APPEA Chief Executive Andrew McConville said expanding

“There are many ways to get to net zero and the IEA just looked

the focus of ARENA to include a broader range of emissions

at one narrow formula,” he said. “The IEA report doesn’t take

reduction technologies, including Carbon Capture and Storage

into account future negative emission technologies and offsets

and hydrogen, is the right move for a clean energy future.

from outside the energy sector.

“Just as government investment in renewables has fast tracked

Two things that are likely to happen and will allow vital and

projects, this will do the same and create thousands of jobs in

necessary future development of oil and gas fields. “The IEA

the process,” Mr McConville said.

“The global oil and gas industry is leading the world in the practical deployment of this technology. In Australia, the oil and gas industry has been at the leading edge of researching and deploying CCS and greenhouse gas storage technologies.

“Natural gas is a pathway to a large-scale hydrogen industry.”

“Australia’s LNG export success means the Australian upstream oil and gas industry has the technology, expertise, commercial and trade relationships to make, in particular, hydrogen exports a reality.

“Developing a local hydrogen industry could enable lower emissions both in Australia and internationally, reduce energy costs, deliver energy security, together with new employment and manufacturing opportunities.”

report does though set out some of the challenges facing the global energy system but the Australian oil and gas industry is already on the path to meet those challenges and grasp the opportunities.

“Our industry has the technology, skills, experience and commercial relationships to develop a worldscale hydrogen industry both domestically and for export and to significantly scale up carbon capture and storage activities.

“Australian Gas is already helping reduce emissions in Asia and this will continue for decades to come. The Australian government estimates that our exports of liquefied natural gas help reduce emissions in importing countries by about 170 million tonnes each year - the equivalent of almost one-third of Australia’s total annual emissions.”

Truth about International Energy Report (IEA) revealed Mr McConville also said the IEA net zero by 2050 report showed the benefits of oil and gas industry being at the forefront of new energy technologies but warned to take some of its findings with a grain of salt as it is only one possible scenario.

Mr Andrew McConville APPEA Chief Executive

Jansz-Io Compression project to proceed Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Chevron Australia Pty Ltd. (Chevron Australia) as operator and the Gorgon joint venture participants will proceed with the approximately $4 billion (AU$6 billion) Jansz-Io Compression (J-IC) project.

Project ensures long-term gas supply from Gorgon to customers in Australia and Asia Nigel Hearne, Chevron Eurasia Pacific Exploration and

J-IC follows the Gorgon Stage 2 project, which is nearing

Production president, said J-IC represents Chevron’s most

completion of the installation phase, to supply gas to the Gorgon

significant capital investment in Australia since the sanctioning

plant from four new Jansz-Io and seven new Gorgon wells.

of the Gorgon Stage 2 project in 2018.

“Using world-leading subsea compression technology, J-IC is

The Chevron-operated Gorgon Project is a joint venture between the Australian subsidiaries of Chevron (47.333 percent),

positioned to maintain gas supply from the Jansz-Io field to the

ExxonMobil (25 percent), Shell (25 percent), Osaka Gas (1.25

three existing LNG trains and domestic gas plant on Barrow

percent), Tokyo Gas (1 percent) and JERA (0.417 percent).

Island,” Hearne said.

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy

“This will maintain an important source of clean-burning natural

companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner

gas to customers that will enable energy transitions in countries

energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and

across the Asia Pacific region.”

sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas;

A modification of the existing Gorgon development, J-IC will involve the construction and installation of a 27,000-tonne normally unattended floating Field Control Station (FCS),

manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry.

approximately 6,500 tonnes of subsea compression

To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on cost

infrastructure and a 135km submarine power cable linked to

efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing renewables

Barrow Island.

Construction and installation activities are estimated to take approximately five years to complete.

and offsets in support of our business, and investing in lowcarbon technologies that enable commercial solutions.

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fact sheet

jansz-io compression maintaining long-term natural gas supply to gorgon

The Jansz-Io field has been supplying gas to the Gorgon gas processing facilities on Barrow Island since 2015. After approximately 10 years of production, the reservoir pressure at Jansz-Io will decline, requiring modification of the existing subsea gas gathering network to maintain long-term natural gas supply.

project overview

facilities

The Jansz-Io Compression (J-IC) project will use proven subsea compression technology to enhance the recoverability of the Jansz-Io field and maintain the supply of natural gas to the LNG and domestic gas plants on Barrow Island. The installation of compression and supporting infrastructure will also enable the future tie-in of other fields within the Greater Gorgon Area.

Approximately 6,500 tonnes of subsea structures, including the subsea compression station responsible for compressing the field gas, will be installed on the sea floor.

J-IC is part of the original development plan for Gorgon and will support the delivery of energy to customers in Western Australia and Asia for decades to come.

The power and control requirements for the subsea infrastructure will be provided by a 27,000 tonne floating field control station, a normally unattended facility that is tied to the seabed by 12 mooring lines.

Power for the field control station is supplied from Barrow Island via a 14 kilometre land cable connected to a 135 kilometre submarine cable.

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The Suez Canal Blockage: Impact on the LNG shipping market

Expert Commentary Dr Aydar Shakirov Gas Transportation and Storage Analyst Gas Market Analysis Department GECF Secretariat

The first half of 2021 witnessed an impressive volatility of the LNG shipping market.

After being subdued across most of 2020, LNG spot charter rates for steam turbine carriers skyrocketed to the record highs of US$124,000 per day in January 2021, driven by two key factors.

First, amid colder-than-usual winter season LNG demand

Given ran aground in the Suez Canal. That halted vessel traffic

soared in many gas-consuming regions, which resulted in a

in the waterway, which averaged up to 50 transits per day, and

surging demand for LNG carriers. Second, the congestions at

brought a high level of uncertainty to the global markets.

the Panama Canal lowered availability of LNG carriers on the spot market. However, because of a slowdown in LNG demand, charter rates plunged to the annual low of $12,000 per day in early March 2021.

The Suez Canal plays a crucial role in the global LNG transportation, connecting the Atlantic basin markets with Middle Eastern and Asia Pacific markets. In total, 686 LNG carriers, including laden and ballast ones, transited the Suez Canal in

The first half of 2021 witnessed an impressive volatility of the

2020. This number included 388 laden LNG carriers passing

LNG shipping market. After being subdued across most of 2020,

through the waterway, representing 7% of global LNG shipments.

LNG spot charter rates for steam turbine carriers skyrocketed to the record highs of US$124,000 per day in January 2021, driven by two key factors. First, amid colder-than-usual winter season LNG demand soared in many gas-consuming regions, which resulted in a surging demand for LNG carriers. Second, the congestions at the Panama Canal lowered availability of LNG carriers on the spot market. However, because of a slowdown in LNG demand, charter rates plunged to the annual low of $12,000 per day in early March 2021.

A total of 276 laden LNG carriers passed through the Suez Canal in the east-to-west direction, with almost all of them delivering LNG from Qatar to Europe, mainly to Italy and UK. At the same time, 112 laden LNG carriers sailed via the waterway from west-to-east, with most of them delivering Russian and US LNG cargoes to Asia Pacific. The Suez Canal is actively used for transportation of Russian cargoes to Asia (with prior transshipment in Europe) from February to May, when the Northern Sea Route is closed due to high ice thickness, and

The shipping industry, including its LNG segment, faced a new

US cargoes to Asia because of congestions at the Panama

black swan on 23 March 2021, when the containership Ever

Canal. Laden LNG carriers transported over 32 million tonnes

per annum (mtpa) through the waterway, which represented

While the transportation of crude and oil products was affected

3% of the overall tonnage transiting the Suez Canal, while the

to a greater extent, with the market witnessing a significant rise

share of crude and oil products reached 23%.

The blockage resulted in 370 vessels waiting to transit the Suez Canal. Among them, there were 16 LNG carriers.

Since there was no clear understanding of how long it would take to eliminate the disruption, some LNG carriers took alternative routes for cargo transportation, mainly travelling around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa. That resulted in higher shipping costs because of longer shipping times with LNG delivery from Middle East to Europe rising to 27 days, or 10 additional days compared to delivery through the Suez Canal. In the meantime, other

in freight rates, the blockage had a limited impact on the global gas market. It resulted in the delayed deliveries of various LNG cargoes. However, the delays did not have a strong upward pressure on LNG spot charter rates. They increased only by $3,000 to $20,000 per day over the period of the blockage, remaining much lower than a year earlier (Figure 1). First, the timing of the blockage was not critical for the LNG market, which was entering the shoulder season with lower LNG demand.

Second, there was no shortage of shipping capacity on the market, with various LNG carriers commissioned in early 2021.

Besides, LNG carriers stuck in the Canal were likely to be

LNG carriers preferred to wait for a solution to the transit crisis.

chartered on medium- and long-term basis, with the blockage

The Suez Canal blockage lasted for a week, with the

In this context, the blockage impacted mainly LNG loading

containership refloated and vessel traffic restarting on 29 March 2021. In this context, a large-scale disruption to the LNG shipping market was prevented.

not affecting the availability of LNG carriers on the spot market. and discharging schedules in various ports, however the LNG shippers could catch up on these later.

Figure 1. Average LNG Spot Charter Rate

Source: GECF Secretariat, based on data from Argus That said, it is worth noting that if the blockage had been longer

It is highly unlikely that the LNG industry will opt for alternative

or had happened in the winter season, its impact on gas markets

trade routes because of this accident, however the relevant

could have been greater, with tightening LNG supply, lifting spot

risks should be taken into account and managed. First, supply

charter rates, and rising spot LNG prices.

and charter contracts may envisage a fair split of additional

In the second half of April 2021, LNG spot charter rates reached $50,000 per day and stayed at this high level throughout May, which is not typical for that season. However, this had nothing to do with the Suez Canal blockage.

The Suez Canal disruption demonstrated that the global trade, including its LNG segment, highly depends on this crucial trade route, while alternative routes are inconvenient and

transportation costs, driven by delays in LNG delivery due to disruptions at the Suez Canal between LNG exporters, importers, and shipping companies. Second, charter contracts may include alternative trade routes, such as the Cape of Good Hope, in case of transportation disruption at the Suez Canal.

Third, LNG importing countries may prioritise the development of gas storage, including underground and LNG segments, to avoid supply disruption in case of such accidents.

more costly. As such, any disruption at the waterway may have severe consequences for all stakeholders, including the GECF Member Countries.

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Australia likely to witness 118 oil and gas project starts by 2025 Australia is expected to witness the commencement of 118 oil and gas projects’ operations across value chain during the period 2021-2025, accounting for 6% of the total project starts in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Of these, new-build projects lead the upcoming projects count constituting around 74% of the total starts across the value chain, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData’s report, ‘Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Projects Outlook

notable projects include Barossa, a shallow water conventional

to 2025 – Development Stage, Capacity, Capex and Contractor

gas field, presently in the construction stage and is expected

Details of All New Build and Expansion Projects’, reveals that

to start operations by 2025.

of the 118 projects during the outlook period, upstream projects would be 53, midstream projects would be the highest with 56 projects and petrochemicals at nine.

Midstream projects constitute around 47% of all oil and gas projects in Australia by 2025. Pipeline projects constitute bulk of the upcoming midstream projects with the Amadeus Basin–

Teja Pappoppula, Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, comments:

Moomba gas pipeline being one of the key projects with a length

“Australia is heavily focusing on natural gas production,

of 950 kilometres (km). The project is presently in FEED stage

transportation and export projects to reinforce its position as one of the leading global exporters of LNG. The investments also help the country to meet the growing gas demand in the country.”

and is expected to start operations by 2024.

Among the upcoming petrochemical projects in Australia by 2025, Leigh Creek Energy Leigh Creek Urea Plant and Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Karratha Urea Plant are

In the upstream (fields) segment, GlobalData expects 53

the key petrochemical projects during this period, each with

projects to start operations in Australia during 2021 to 2025.

a capacity of 2.00 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). Both the

Natural gas projects dominate the upcoming projects count

projects have been approved and is expected to start operations

accounting for about 55% of the total projects. Some of the

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Pratt & Whitney Canada Advances Sustainable Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Technology Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp, have announced plans to advance its hybrid-electric propulsion technology and flight demonstrator program as part of a $163M CAD investment, supported by the governments of Canada and Quebec.

“Pratt & Whitney Canada is proud to be a leader toward ever more sustainable aircraft propulsion technologies and be an integral part of Canada’s green recovery plan,” said Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada. Hybrid-electric technology has an important role to play in enabling the next step-change in efficiency for aircraft engines, and we are uniquely positioned to demonstrate this potential.”

De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 flight demonstrator The new hybrid-electric propulsion technology will drive significant

Developing hybrid-electric propulsion technology is a core

improvements in aircraft efficiency by optimizing performance

element of Pratt & Whitney’s strategy to make aviation more

across the different phases of flight, allowing the demonstrator to

sustainable. The company is also committed to continually

target a 30% reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, compared

advancing the efficiency of gas turbine engines across its

to a modern regional turboprop airliner. P&WC is working with

portfolio, while supporting the wider use of sustainable aviation

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada)

fuels, and pursuing alternative fuels. All these elements will be

to integrate this hybrid-electric technology into a De Havilland

critical for the aviation industry to meet its goals to significantly

Canada Dash 8-100 flight demonstrator. This demonstrator will

reduce CO2 emissions by 2050.

include an advanced electric motor and controller from Collins Aerospace, also a Raytheon Technologies business.

“Canada has an opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership in the aviation sector and we look forward to

The Government of Quebec is supporting this project through

collaborating with Pratt & Whitney Canada and governments

Investissement Québec and the Ministère de l’Économie et de

in Canada to further the development of alternative, climate-

l’Innovation, as part of an initiative known as, “Aéronef pour

friendly technology that holds much potential to contribute

la mobilité numérique et verte de demain” (Green and Digital

to more sustainable aviation.” ,” said Dave Riggs, Chief

Aircraft of Tomorrow).

Transformation Officer, De Havilland Canada.

Combining advanced technologies developed by P&WC and

Your government will be there to reinforce our leadership and

Collins, this project provides a solid foundation for this new

ensure a strong future for Quebec’s aerospace industry,” says

demonstrator program to build upon its successor Project 804,

François Legault, Premier of Quebec.

launched in 2019. P&WC will target ground testing in 2022, leading to flight testing of the Dash 8-100 demonstrator in 2024.

Material Source: Pratt & Whitney

Fortescue’s autonomous haul fleet surpasses two billion tonnes milestone Fortescue Metals Group’s (Fortescue) autonomous haul (AHS) fleet has marked a significant milestone moving two billion tonnes of material, doubling the amount hauled since reaching the one billion tonne milestone in September 2019.

In 2012, Fortescue was the first in the world to deploy Caterpillar Inc’s autonomous haulage technology on a commercial scale at its Solomon Hub operations and the multi-class fleet has since expanded across the Company’s Pilbara operations with a total of 193 autonomous trucks now in operation.

FMG Autonomous Haulage Truck Fortescue Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines said,

The continued expansion of autonomous capability across the

“Fortescue is a leader in the implementation of autonomous

business has demonstrated that autonomy doesn’t need to

haulage across our iron ore operations. Our fleet represents one

be at the expense of jobs, with the transition to autonomous

of the largest in the world, with 79 trucks currently in operation

haulage providing significant new opportunities for Fortescue’s

at Solomon, 74 at Christmas Creek and 40 at Cloudbreak.

workforce through the provision of training and redeployment

“Moving over two billion tonnes of material without a driver at the wheel is a significant milestone and a reflection of Fortescue’s

to new roles.

Ms Gaines said, “Significantly, the adoption of autonomous

ongoing commitment to increasing operational efficiency

haulage has allowed us to relocate many traditional site-based

through technology and innovation.

roles to our integrated operations centre in Perth, providing

“Most importantly, the introduction of AHS technology has led to significant safety improvements for our team members, with our fleet safely travelling over 70 million kilometres to date – the equivalent of 91 return trips to the moon,” Ms Gaines said.

opportunities for parents and women in particular to remain engaged in our workforce. Today, almost 50 per cent of our workforce in the Fortescue Hive are women.”

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Road warrior: Hyzon Motors passes durability test for Australian mining company, delivering the world’s first hydrogen-powered coach fleet Hyzon Motors Inc. and its hydrogen fuel cell-powered coaches are ready to conquer the harsh mining landscape of Western Australia.

Hyzon, a leading global supplier of zero-emission, hydrogen

Hyzon CEO Craig Knight said that passing the durability phase

fuel-cell vehicles, has announced that its transport coaches

- the equivalent of driving more than seven times straight from

recently completed a 15,000-kilometer durability road test – a

New York to Miami - demonstrated anew that its vehicles are

key tryout before one of the world’s largest iron-ore producers

clean, powerful and uniquely suited for long haul and high

uses the vehicles in the remote Pilbara region.

utilization back-to-base transport. The coaches have a range

Fortescue Metals Group has contracted for up to 10 of Hyzon’s

up to 800km before refuelling.

custom-built coaches in the Christmas Creek mining hub, where

“We applaud Fortescue Metals Group for its continued

summer temperatures commonly exceed 110 degrees. The

commitment to a zero-emission future and we look forward to

endurance road test demonstrated the capability, effectiveness

playing a key role in its transition to hydrogen mobility,” Knight

and strength of fuel cell stacks being discharged and recharged

said. “The Pilbara region, one of the most prolific mining areas

repetitively in harsh conditions.

of Australia and the world, is a harsh landscape. Our coaches

The Hyzon-Fortescue collaboration is the latest sign of increasing industrial and commercial transition to hydrogen mobility and it comes as New York-based Hyzon readies for a

can handle the rugged terrain, and hydrogen technology can serve as a viable alternative to traditional commercial mobility in even the toughest parts of the globe.”

public listing soon on Nasdaq via business combination with

At current estimates, Australia has about 2,000 coaches, and the

Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: DCRB).

Hyzon vehicles will be the first in the country using hydrogen-

Fortescue expressed interest in Hyzon’s proprietary fuel cell

powered fuel cell technology. The global coach and bus market

technology using hydrogen gas – for which emissions are

tops $87.5 billion.

limited to water vapor – to replace a fleet of diesel vehicles for transporting workers around remote mining sites.

DCRB” in the Proxy Statement related to the proposed business combination filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021. Additional

The switch is an integral part of the resource company’s plans to

information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation

reduce emissions, diversify its energy mix and become carbon

and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security

neutral by 2030. The Hyzon coaches for Fortescue will mark

holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the proxy statement relating

the world’s first hydrogen-powered coach fleet.

to the proposed business combination.

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NSW Government leads Australia on Electric Vehicles, Volkswagen says The New South Wales Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy recently announced by the Minister for Energy and Environment, Matthew Kean, is the “model to drive Australia out of the automotive third world”, Volkswagen Group Australia said.

The Group’s managing director, Michael Bartsch, said that Mr Kean’s “logical and progressive initiatives will, as he says, make NSW the ‘easiest place to buy and drive an EV in Australia’”.

“The Berejiklian Government has shown its federal colleagues and its counterpart in Victoria the way to bring about mass ownership of affordable Electric Vehicles,” Mr Bartsch said. “In terms of his targets for private ownership and fleet take up of EVs, there is no faulting Mr Kean’s ambition.”

Volkswagen Group Australia consists of the Volkswagen, Audi, SKODA and CUPRA brands.

Mr Bartsch said that while the Volkswagen Group was becoming the world’s biggest seller of affordable EVs and Plug-in Hybrid EVs, significant barriers remained before Australia could emulate European countries, where the demand for zero and low emission vehicles begins to exceed supply.

“While the Victorian Government’s vision of progress is to tax EVs while they are less than one per cent of new vehicles sales, it is the lack of national commitment to a Co2 target that has most impeded the case for EV prioritisation,” Mr Bartsch said.

“Europe’s mandatory carbon targets, enforced by severe penalties, will ensure that those markets continue to the first in line for zero emission vehicles.

“Volkswagen is further disadvantaged by being the only top 10 selling brand in Australia that remains subject to a tariff designed to protect local manufacturing that ceased in 2017. The other mass-market brands benefit from free trade agreements.

“While the federal government has resolved to address Australia’s third world fuel quality, until it and the other state governments emulate the vision of NSW, our country will remain a dumping ground for technology that cannot be sold in advanced countries.”

The NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy is the NSW Government’s plan to accelerate the State’s vehicle fleet of the future.

It outlines the government’s commitments to increasing the uptake of electric vehicles to ensure New South Wales shares in the benefits.

Electric vehicles provide benefits for individuals and the community. EVs produce no tailpipe emissions, have lower running costs than petrol and diesel vehicles, and provide health benefits through lower air pollution.

Through the Strategy, the NSW Government is targeting key areas of action to make New South Wales the easiest place to buy and use an EV in Australia. The Strategy includes rebates, phased removal of stamp duty for EVs, targets for NSW Government fleet, incentives for council and private fleets and major investment to ensure widespread, world-class EV charging coverage.

The Strategy is intended to increase EV sales to 52% by 2030– 31 and help NSW achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

From 1 September 2021, the NSW Government will provide rebates of $3000 for the first 25,000 EVs sold for under $68,750.

These rebates are designed to encourage EV uptake and are targeted to the cars more people can afford.

The NSW Government will also remove stamp duty from EVs under $78,000 purchased from 1 September 2021 and from all other EVs and plug-in hybrids from 1 July 2027 or when EVs make up at least 30% of new car sales, at which time a road user charge will also be introduced.

Further information about the new EV strategy is available on the NSW Government website.

PILBARA INVESTMENT SNAPSHOT Edition 1, June 2021

This snapshot provides a summary of future investment and new job creation in the Pilbara region as of June 2021, including projects under consideration, those that are committed and those already under construction.

$170 billion

INVESTMENT PIPELINE

(June 2021)

PROJECTS TRACKED

92

UNDER CONSIDERATION

COMMITTED

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$134.3bn $8.4bn $27.3bn

MINING

OIL & GAS

ENERGY

$38.5 billion

$69 billion

$47.4 billion

30,700 JOBS

7,500 JOBS

8,300 JOBS

MANUFACTURING

AGRICULTURE

OTHER SECTORS

$11.7 billion

$330 million

$2.7 billion

5,200 JOBS

240 JOBS

1,300 JOBS

Source: Data for this report is obtained through analysis of media releases, annual reports, investor briefings and communication directly with Government and Industry stakeholders.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

EMPLOYMENT AUSTRALIA

FORECAST JOBS

PILBARA

53,300

Shire of Ashburton Investment Construction jobs Production jobs

CONSTRUCTION ROLES PRODUCTION ROLES

41,250 12,050

$30bn 12,350 2,850

City of Karratha Investment Construction jobs Production jobs

$75.3bn 11,150 3,100

Town of Port Hedland

Shire of East Pilbara

Investment $6.9bn Construction jobs 6,850 Production jobs 1,300

Investment Construction jobs Production jobs

$58.5bn 10,900 4,800

KEY PROJECTS Project

Sector

LGA

Investment

Construction Jobs

Production Jobs

Status

Woodside – Burrup Hub

Oil & Gas

CofK

$52bn

2,500

460

Under construction

Asian Renewable Energy Hub

Energy

SofEP

$47bn

5,000

3,000

Under construction

BBI Group – Balla Balla Infrastructure Project

Mining

CofK/SofA

$7bn

3,400

1,500

Under construction

Perdaman – Urea Plant

Manufacturing

CofK

$4.4bn

2,000

200

Under construction

Yara Pilbara & Engie

Chemicals/ Energy

CofK

$3bn

1,000

250

Under construction

FMG – Iron Bridge Stage II

Mining

TofPH

$3.7bn

3,000

900

Committed

Rio Tinto – Robe Valley

Mining

SofA

$1.4bn

750

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Committed

Chevron – Gorgon Stage II

Oil & Gas

SofA

$6.6bn

1,600

150

Under construction

BHP South Flank Expansion

Mining

SofEP

$5.2bn

2,500

600

Under construction

Rio Tinto – Western Turner Syncline Phase II

Mining

SofA

$1bn

1,000

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Under construction

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Total Enters a 640 MW Offshore Wind Project Under Construction in Taiwan Total has signed an agreement with wpd to acquire a 23% interest in Yunlin Holding GmbH, the owner of Yunlin offshore wind farm located off the coast of Taiwan, around 200 kilometers southwest of Taipei.

The project, currently under construction, represents production

“Taiwan has been a pioneer in developing offshore wind power in

capacity of 640 megawatts (MW) and benefits from a 20-year

Asia, and we are proud to contribute to the transformation of its

guaranteed-price power purchase agreement (PPA) with the

energy mix. We are delighted to enter into this first partnership

state-owned company Taipower of USD 250/MWh for the first

with wpd, one of the leading independent developers of offshore

10 years and USD 125/MWh for the following 10 years.

wind power.”

For this acquisition of a 23% interest, Total will pay to wpd a

The project is currently 48%-owned by wpd, 25% by EGCO

consideration based on its share of past costs. Located around 10

(Electricity Generating Public Company Limited) and 27%

kilometers offshore at water depths ranging from 7 to 35 meters,

by a consortium of Japanese investors led by Sojitz (Sojitz

the wind farm will comprise 80 wind turbines with a unit capacity

Corporation, ENEOS Corporation, Chugoku Electric Power,

of 8 MW. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2022.

Chudenko Corporation and Shikoku Electric Power).

Once on stream, the project will produce 2.4 terawatt hours

The acquisition, which is subject to government approval, will

(TWh) of renewable electricity per year, enough to serve the

broaden the Group’s portfolio of offshore wind projects under

power needs of 605,000 households. Procurement of the

development and construction, that currently represents a

main components has been finalized and marine works are

cumulative capacity of about 5.5 GW. Based on a rate of 28

under way.

NTD/USD Total renewables and electricity. As part of its ambition

The project reached a major milestone with the installation of the first wind turbine on April 23. Identified by Taiwan’s authorities as a key area in the development of renewable energies, offshore wind power will be a significant contributor to the objective

to get to net zero by 2050, Total is building a portfolio of activities in renewables and electricity that should account for up to 40 % of its sales by 2050.

At the end of 2020, Total’s gross power generation capacity

of generating 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2025

worldwide was around 12 GW, including 7 GW of renewable

while fostering the emergence of a local wind power industry.

energy. Total will continue to expand this business to reach

Taiwan is one of the priority regions selected by Total for its

100 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources

development in offshore wind power in Asia.

by 2030 with the objective of being among the world’s top 5 in

“This agreement provides Total with an opportunity to gain a foothold in one of Asia’s main offshore wind markets and

renewable energies.

Total is a broad energy company that produces and markets

strengthens the Group’s position in this fast-growing segment,

fuels, natural gas and electricity. Our 100,000 employees are

in line with its strategy of profitable development in renewables

committed to better energy that is more affordable, more reliable,

worldwide,” said Stéphane Michel, President Gas, Renewables

cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active

& Power at Total.

in more than 130 countries, our ambition is to become the responsible energy major.

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