Chevron Australia resumes full LNG production at Wheatstone gas facility

Chevron Australia has resumed full LNG production at the Wheatstone gas facility following the safe completion of repairs after Tropical Cyclone Narelle, company said on Thursday.

According to the statement extreme winds associated with the cyclone damaged several hundred air cooled heat exchangers, known as fin fans, making the repair program a significant undertaking.

“Safety remained our highest priority throughout the response and recovery. Our teams took the time to fully assess the damage, plan logistics and complete the repairs as quickly as possible, while ensuring the plant was ready to restart safely and reliably,” the statement read.

“We were able to restart domestic gas production for Western Australian customers in around a week after the cyclone, with LNG returning progressively,” company underlined.

• Chevron Australia has resumed full LNG production
• Tropical Cyclone Narelle company
• Western Australian customers