PROVIDING CLEAN, SECURE, AND AFFORDABLE NATURAL GAS
LEADING THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Over the years, Asia Pacific’s (APAC) oil and gas industry has evolved from finding itself at an impasse of import-dependency and limited infrastructure to being one of the most dynamic global regions for energy growth.
“Historically, the APAC region focused heavily on upstream development, but today we’ve seen a shift towards integrated, large-scale
infrastructure, energy security, and low-carbon solutions,” introduces Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development for AG&P Industrial and CEO of AG&P Americas.
One of the biggest pushes has been towards the energy transition, with both government and the private sector prioritising liquefied natural gas (LNG) and renewables as critical
bridges to a more sustainable future. This shift presents significant opportunities for companies like AG&P, who offers end-to-end, integrated infrastructure solutions. Alongside these opportunities, challenges remain with supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and a complex geopolitical climate, all of which continue to test the industry’s limits.
ENERGY
Providing clean, secure, and affordable natural gas to customers in new and growing markets around the world, AG&P is at the vanguard of the global energy transition. Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development for AG&P Industrial and CEO of AG&P Americas, tells us more
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Such difficulties have pushed companies to innovate via modularisation and vertically integrated delivery models – areas in which AG&P is particularly strong.
“This is a pivotal time to lead with agility and innovation, and we are proud to help meet APAC’s evolving energy needs with speed, quality, reliability, and sustainability,” he reflects.
A GLOBAL OPERATION
International infrastructure company AG&P is focused on accelerating access to natural gas in high growth markets across the APAC region and beyond.
Its core business focus is on the development and operation of LNG infrastructure and logistics, providing fully integrated solutions across the entire value chain.
AG&P’s competitive advantage lies in its ability to deliver end-toend ecosystems – from terminals, storage, and regasification units to downstream distribution, trucking logistics, and delivery to end-users such as power plants, industrial facilities, commercial fleets, and households.
“We combine the roles of infrastructure developer and operator,
enabling faster and more sustainable value creation for our clients,” Gamboa details.
With offices and facilities in the Philippines, AG&P Industrial plays a central role in the company’s engineering and construction activities, offering full-asset lifecycle engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPFCIC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) services, supporting major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.
AG&P’s commercial and corporate headquarters are situated in Singapore, supporting regional growth and strategic partnerships.
In India, meanwhile, through THINK Gas, formerly AG&P Pratham, the company has built a vast network of pipelines, compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, and distribution systems that serve millions of homes, vehicles, businesses, and industries, operating across 12 exclusive concessions in South and Northwestern India.
“With several hundred operating CNG stations and thousands of kilometres of pipeline, we are actively connecting 10 million households to the natural gas grid,” he outlines.
“OUR STRENGTH AS A VERTICALLY INTEGRATED COMPANY ALLOWS US TO DELIVER SOLUTIONS FASTER AND AT HIGHER QUALITY WHILST REDUCING RISK FOR OUR CLIENTS”
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ALEX GAMBOA, PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AG&P INDUSTRIAL AND CEO, AG&P AMERICAS
AG&P’s footprint continues to expand across key APAC markets and beyond, where it is actively developing LNG terminals and downstream networks.
STANDING OUT FROM THE COMPETITION
Whilst the majority of industry players rely heavily on third party providers, AG&P is differentiated by its vertically integrated business model.
Having built seamless, end-toend capabilities – from EPFCIC to modularisation, logistics, and O&M – this model allows the company to develop, own, and operate its infrastructure assets with unmatched efficiency, speed, and control.
“Our strength as a vertically integrated company allows us to deliver solutions faster and at higher quality whilst reducing risk for our clients,” Gamboa insights.
This comprehensive approach means AG&P is agile whilst maintaining the discipline required to sustain quality and accountability and ensure results.
“It’s not just a business model – it’s a competitive advantage that enables us to reshape energy and industrial infrastructure delivery in high-growth markets,” he adds.
Elsewhere, AG&P’s proven track record in executing complex, highquality projects on time and within budget also sets it apart.
For example, INEOS Project ONE is a major milestone in the company’s 125-year history as AG&P Industrial’s first ever project in Europe.
A breakthrough operation, it underscores the company’s ability to compete and deliver world-class modules on a global scale.
“We were selected from amongst the top 15 global fabrication yards to support this €4 billion+ initiative, which is the largest industrial investment in Europe in more than two decades,” Gamboa prides.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT
YOUR COMPANY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?
Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development, AG&P Industrial and CEO, AG&P Americas:
“At AG&P, our people are our most important resource.
“We reward merit, nurture talent, and refuel careers with new and exciting opportunities for growth. For example, in the Philippines, over 95 percent of our workforce is local.
“We’ve trained thousands of skilled workers through our in-house training programmes and courses, enabling them to take on increasingly technical roles in industrial and energy infrastructure projects, both locally and abroad.
“Beyond employment, we invest in the long-term socioeconomic development of the areas in which we operate.
“We also partner with local governments and technical institutions to run livelihood programmes, support education, and promote inclusive hiring.
“By embedding this ethos into our day-to-day operations, AG&P is not only delivering worldclass infrastructure but also building capability and resilience within communities, creating a legacy that extends far beyond project completion – making AG&P ‘#AGreatPlace’.”
Engineering Excellence from the Ground Up:
The Team Delivering on some of Australia’s Most Demanding Infrastructure Projects.
More Than a Consultancy: A Trusted Engineering Partner
Black Square Engineering operates across four core disciplines—mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil engineering—with a specific focus on large infrastructure and highrisk industrial plant. But their real value is in their approach.
“Our mission is to bring rigour, foresight, and problem-solving into every stage of a project,” says Principal Engineer and company director Joe Norris. “We’re not just ticking boxes for compliance. We’re engineering safety,
efficiency, and certainty into the backbone of our projects.”
That ethos is echoed by coprincipals Rod McDonald and Hugh Green, who, together with a handpicked team of senior engineers, represent a highly experienced technical group with nationally recognised expertise in verifying complex plant, certifying high-risk equipment, and supporting the delivery of infrastructure where the margin for error is zero.
From structural design and verification through to management of registration of
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Welcome to Black Square Engineering, consultancy delivering solutions to complex engineering challenges across Brisbane, Townsville, and Adelaide, to partner for developers, contractors, than just compliance—they need confidence.
high-risk and registerable plant, Black Square’s scope spans the full lifecycle of industrial assets. Their engineers routinely operate as expert witnesses, third-party reviewers, and design certifiers for complex, safety-critical installations across a range of industries and regions.
Engineering That Builds the Nation
The projects Black Square supports aren’t just big—they’re essential.
Take GCWind, for example, an Australian wind energy services
infrastructure, engineering integrity isn’t a the projects that power our cities, communities lies a quiet force of management. And at the heart of this understand complexity—they thrive in
Engineering, a multidisciplinary engineering some of the most technically across Australia. With offices in Adelaide, Black Square is becoming the gocontractors, and operators who need more confidence.
company helping to roll out renewable energy infrastructure across the country.
“We design and certify their meteorological towers for a range of wind turbine configurations,” says Hugh Green, Principal Engineer.
“Then we perform site inspections and construction sign-off to ensure everything is executed to spec. It’s whole-ofpackage assurance for assets expected to operate in extreme environments for decades.”
Then there’s AG&P, a global leader in modular infrastructure
for the energy sector. Black Square provides the Australian verification and pressure equipment registration for AG&P’s refinery upgrade modules, which are designed overseas and shipped to Australian shores.
“We verified and signed off on the massive modules you see arriving by barge at Ampol’s refinery,” explains Green.
“Those units are the size of an office block, and every weld, bolt, and pressure vessel needs to meet Australian standards.”
Where Custom Engineering Meets Complex Infrastructure
Not all work is large and modular. Some of Black Square’s most valued contributions are highly specialised, custom-engineered systems designed to solve niche challenges in the field.
One such example is their ongoing work with Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, one of Australia’s leading civil contractors. Abergeldie is relining critical sewer and stormwater networks in cities nationwide, and Black Square provides engineering design and operational support for the custom machinery involved.
“Relining sewers involves deploying equipment in extreme conditions—confined spaces,
water ingress and high-pressure environments,” says Norris.
“We’ve developed purpose-built systems that allow Abergeldie to do this work safer and faster than anyone else. It’s engineering that’s truly enabling frontline success.”
The team also supports Klabella Solutions, designing and verifying tunnel segment handling units, bridge girder lifters, and whole-bridge formwork jacking systems used across major civil infrastructure builds in Australia and New Zealand.
“This is work that can’t afford to go wrong,” Norris adds. “If the jacking unit for a tunnel formwork system fails, that’s a major incident. That’s why we bring certified expertise, deep experience, and full transparency to every project.”
The Gold Standard in High-Risk Plant and Equipment
If there’s one area where Black Square Engineering truly distinguishes itself, it’s in the verification and registration of high-risk plant and pressure equipment.
From Team Furmanite’s maintenance of high-pressure refinery systems to AG&P’s pressure vessels, Black Square ensures each piece of equipment not only complies with Australian
Work Health and Safety regulations but also meets the highest standard of risk mitigation and operational performance.
This includes plant design registration and third-party verification under state-based WHS legislation, a process few firms in the country are as well-versed in. It’s a space that demands deep regulatory knowledge, precise engineering judgment, and an unwavering commitment to public safety.
“Whether it’s a refinery operating at 350°C or a bridge girder being lifted into position, our job is to ensure that the design is safe, the engineering is sound, and the operator can trust the process,” says Principal Engineer Rod McDonald, a Fellow of Engineers Australia and the company’s lead risk management expert.
Engineers You Know by Name
It’s rare for a consultancy to lead with its people—but Black Square
does. Their engineering team is a veritable who’s who of chartered and internationally registered professionals.
Principal Engineers Joe Norris, Rod McDonald, and Hugh Green are supported by a team of Senior Engineers including:
• Robert Treasure (Mech), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ
• Caleb Lawrence (Mech), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ
• Cameron Walker (Mech), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ
• Oliver Dwyer (Mech), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ
• Tim Phillips (Mech, Elec), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ
All hold Chartered status (CPEng), registration on the National Engineering Register (NER), and recognition as APEC
and International Professional Engineers—testament to their capability and global standing.
“We believe our people are our product,” says Norris. “Our clients know they’re working with actual engineers—people who’ve signed off on refinery upgrades, tower lifts, and high-pressure systems— not just project managers.”
“Our decision to build a team with a high ratio of Chartered engineers to engineers and graduates is somewhat unique in the industry, and our clients appreciate that their jobs are in experienced, expert hands from day one. “
Regional Presence, National Capability
Black Square’s offices in Brisbane, Townsville, and Adelaide aren’t just convenient—they’re strategic. With a footprint across Queensland and South Australia, the team is well-positioned to respond to projects in major urban
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hubs as well as remote industrial and mining sites.
“Our Townsville office supports everything from North Queensland mining infrastructure to Pacific export terminals,” says Norris. “Brisbane services our southeast clients, and Adelaide gives us reach into the renewables and defence sectors in South Australia.”
“That said, one of our great strengths is what we call our digital nomadicy - we’ve established the ability to work from anywhere with the full resources of the team behind us.”
This regional strength, combined with national accreditations and international partnerships, gives Black Square the flexibility to deliver value on both local and global stages.
A Reputation for Thinking Ahead
In an industry defined by deadlines, risk, and regulatory scrutiny, Black Square Engineering has built a reputation not just for solving problems, but for preventing them.
Their forensic engineering and
expert witness services have been called upon in investigations ranging from structural failures to plant shutdowns, giving clients not just technical answers, but legal confidence. They’re also increasingly engaged at the earliest stages of project planning—helping mitigate risks before the first shovel hits the ground.
“Our clients bring us in early because they know we’ll help them avoid expensive mistakes later,” says McDonald. “We look at how designs interact with installation, operation, and maintenance. We think about failure modes, about usability, about human error. That’s what real engineering is about.”
In a sector where outcomes matter and expertise is everything, Black Square Engineering isn’t just delivering compliance. They’re delivering certainty—one tower, one module, one signature at a time.
To learn more about Black Square Engineering’s capabilities or to speak with one of their senior engineers, visit www. blacksquareengineering.com.au.
Joe Norris
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Hugh Green
BEng (Mech), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ
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Roderick McDonald
BEng (Mech), MEng, FIEAust, CPEng, EngExec, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), MAICD, RPEQ, RPEV.
Principal Engineer
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AG&P’S PHILIPPINES LNG IMPORT TERMINAL
The world’s first modular LNG terminal, AG&P’s Philippines LNG Import Terminal (PHLNG) is a landmark development that kick-started the nation’s LNG importation and regasification abilities, delivering gas to secure the country’s current and future energy demand.
With a terminal capacity of three million tonnes per annum, the project has accelerated industrialisation in the region, created jobs, lowered pollution, and helped trigger overall economic and social progress whilst improving quality of life.
The scalable terminal, which features a modular regasification solution onshore, is the country’s first hybrid LNG terminal and includes a long-term chartered floating storage unit (FSU) and onshore storage to maximise availability.
“My proudest workplace accomplishment is AG&P’s timely delivery of critical LNG infrastructure to the Philippines that prevented an impending power shortage in summer 2023.
“Built within a record 18-months post site development, we brought in the first LNG regasification terminal in the Philippines, through which we were able to send-out gas to a 1,200-megawatt gas power plant using smart engineering, pre-fabrication and modularisation techniques, and construction execution methodologies – with zero accidents and lost time incidents.
“This engineering marvel and construction accomplishment is a testament to AG&P’s vision to be one of the world’s most reliable partners, providing innovative, practical, and scalable infrastructure solutions in the fastest, safest, and most consistent way possible,” says Gamboa.
Being chosen by INEOS was a strong validation of AG&P’s capabilities and proven ability to meet stringent European quality and safety standards.
“The trust we built with both Wood and INEOS during the bidding process was also critical, as we demonstrated not only technical strength but also a commitment to collaboration and transparency,” he continues.
This project has firmly positioned AG&P Industrial as a trusted partner for EPFCIC and modularisation work – not just in Europe but across the global energy and industrial sectors.
PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
AG&P’s recent entry into the geothermal space reflects its commitment to enabling the global energy transition through its sustainable infrastructure solutions.
For example, last year it began work on the Biliran II Geothermal Project
“THIS IS A PIVOTAL TIME TO LEAD WITH AGILITY AND INNOVATION, AND WE ARE PROUD TO HELP MEET APAC’S EVOLVING ENERGY NEEDS WITH SPEED, QUALITY, RELIABILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY”
– ALEX GAMBOA, PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, AG&P INDUSTRIAL AND CEO, AG&P AMERICAS
in the Philippines, which focuses on harnessing geothermal resources to generate electricity.
“Whilst we are still in the early development stages of the project, it represents a strategic move to diversify our clean energy portfolio and leverage our modular construction expertise for the country’s renewable energy initiatives,” Gamboa explains.
Building on this momentum, AG&P signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June this year in partnership with Royal Eijkelkamp – part of a select group of Dutch companies honoured with ‘Royal’ designation from the King of Netherlands.
“Royal Eijkelkamp is renowned for its durable, handcrafted equipment and smart solutions for soil and water research, monitoring, and sampling, leveraged to jointly pursue geothermal and infrastructure projects in Indonesia,” he informs.
This partnership is aligned with the Indonesian government’s ambitious goals to accelerate renewable energy development and improve energy access across the archipelago.
“This collaboration brings together AG&P’s infrastructure delivery capability and Royal Eijkelkamp’s deep expertise in sub-surface investigation and geothermal resource mapping,” Gamboa tells us.
Together, the two companies are positioned to support the end-to-end
lifecycle of geothermal projects in the region – from site exploration and development to construction and operations.
AG&P sees geothermal energy as a resilient, baseload renewable source, and its aim is to unlock its full potential in partnership with governments, communities, and technology leaders.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
Currently, AG&P’s key priority is to drive growth by expanding both its
geographic reach and the scope of its service offerings.
Regarding the former, the company will soon begin an important energy project in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and anticipates other major undertakings in the country over the next five years.
“It’s the imminent and emerging opportunities in PNG that initially drove our interest to enter the market,” Gamboa reveals.
Looking ahead, the company is
accelerating its involvement in the energy transition. Beyond oil and gas, desulphurisation, and decarbonisation, it is taking on projects in LNG, renewables, carbon capture, molecular recycling, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlighting its commitment to a low-carbon future.
For example, AG&P has recently secured a key role in an SAF project in Australia alongside its geothermal projects in the Philippines and Indonesia.
The company is also expanding its global footprint, building on successful projects in Europe whilst deepening its presence in the US and Latin America through its AG&P Americas subsidiary.
“Everything we do is aligned with our goal to be the trusted partner for delivering complex, mission-critical industrial and energy infrastructure worldwide across the full asset lifecycle,” Gamboa passionately concludes.
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