Dreadful

from Gippsland Times Tuesday 15 March 2022

by gippslandtimes.com

Deep sleep

Big step forward

Danny O’Brien, Darren Chester, Dylan Pugh, Shiva McMahon, Tom Kehoe and Cr John Tatterson turn the first sods of the CO2 Purification Plant at Longford. Photos: Tom Parry

ExxonMobil Australia chair Dylan Pugh talked about the new project. From page 1

Neither Mr Pugh nor Mr Kehoe could provide an exact figure as to how much CO2 would be purified by the plant, but Mr Kehoe said what the plant will produce “will cover the entire Victorian market.” Among the dignitaries in attendance was Federal

Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, who expressed his support for the resource industry and its role in the community. “The growth in the Gippsland region, and Sale in particular, would not have occurred without the joint venture partners (Esso and BHP) in Bass

Strait,” Mr Chester said. “The social, economic and cultural benefits it’s delivered to the Gippsland region has been quite extraordinary “And as an industry, they’ve seen the need to decarbonise, to get the balance right between the reliable, affordable energy that comes from the production here in Bass Strait and Longford, but also recognising their commitment, and the desire of the whole world, to move to more renewable forms in the longer term. “So it’s getting the balance right, and I congratulate the companies for the work they’re doing.” Also in attendance at the ceremony were BHP Petroleum Australian general manager Shiva McMahon, Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien and Wellington Shire Councillor John Tatterson. It is expected that 60 to 80 jobs will be created as part of the construction phase, with the CO2 Processing Plant expected to be operational by next year.

Gippsland MP Darren Chester speaks.

Air Liquide Australia managing director Tim Kehoe addressed the crowd on hand. Photo: Tom Parry

Launch of book this month to help local doctors thrive

LOCAL psychologist and executive coach Sharee Johnson will launch her book The Thriving Doctor at Port of Sale this month. Ms Johnson's book aims to give medical professionals guidance to balance their work and personal lives, and practice medicine more efficiently. The book complements Ms Johnson's work as an executive coach to doctors, and the launch will be of particular interest to medical professionals or students. The Thriving Doctor will be launched on Thursday, March 24 in the Wellington Room at Port of Sale. Doors will open at 6.30pm for refreshments and registration, with a 7pm start. An audience chat and book signing will follow. The event is hosted by Wellington Shire libraries and Collins Booksellers in Sale. For bookings visit www.wellingtonlibraries. eventbrite.com