Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited has gained Federal environmental approval for its coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Australia Pacific LNG is a 50:50 incorporated joint venture between Origin and ConocoPhillips.

The project involves the development of Australia Pacific LNG's substantial CSG resources in the Surat and Bowen Basins; building a 450 km transmission pipeline; and construction of a multi-train LNG facility on Curtis Island, near Gladstone.

Australia Pacific LNG Project Director, Mr Page Maxson, welcomed the Government's decision, reaffirming Australia Pacific LNG's commitment to managing potential environmental impacts of the project.

'Approval is conditional on a large number of environmental strategies and ongoing monitoring and reporting requirements being put in place. The conditions outlined in today's approval complement those contained in the Queensland Coordinator-General's report and reinforce the commitments made in our EIS,' Mr Maxson said.

'Australia Pacific LNG will pursue high environmental, community consultation and development standards not only during the construction period but also throughout the ongoing operational life of this exciting project.

'The Project builds on Australia Pacific LNG's existing business which provides one third of Queensland's current gas requirements and stands to deliver significant opportunities for many local communities as well as broader economic benefits,' Mr Maxson said.

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