Apache Extends Varanus Island Contract with AGC (Australia)

AusGroup Limited subsidiary AGC Industries Pty Ltd (“AGC”), a leading Australian based construction and fabrication company today announced it has been awarded an extension of their existing contract with Apache Energy Limited for ongoing works on Varanus Island and associated offshore facilities.

Valued at approximately AUD15 million per annum, AGC’s scope of works involves mechanical services, sheet metal fabrication, scaffolding and rigging and instrumentation and electrical services. AGC will also provide minor capital works services including the fabrication and installation of pipe and structural work, roofing and wall cladding, painting and protective coatings, piping and electrical upgrades.

AGC’s involvement on site will extend to shutdown works.

“We are delighted to continue our work on Varanus Island, with Apache electing to extend their contract with AGC. Our proficient delivery and skilled workforce was a factor in AGC securing additional ongoing works,” said Laurie Barlow, CEO & Managing Director.

Located off the north west coast of Western Australia’s Pilbara region, the Varanus Island Processing Hub consists of oil terminal facilities, gas processing trains, low temperature separation and stabilisation as well as gas compression, water treatment and reinjection.

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Press Release, January 31, 2013; Image: Apache Corporation