About the Project

GLNG project team workshop.

GLNG is a groundbreaking project that will use world-first technology to process coal seam gas (CSG) into liquefied natural gas (LNG).

It represents a major investment in Queensland jobs and a cleaner energy source for the future, and will cement the state's position in a booming international LNG market.

The project is led by Santos, Australia’s largest domestic gas producer, in partnership with PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil and gas company and the second largest LNG producer in the world.

It is anticipated that GLNG will create 5,000 jobs during construction and sustain more than 1,000 jobs during operation. This should stimulate further business development and employment opportunities in the Gladstone and Roma regions through increased demand for goods and services.

LNG is an energy source that has significant environmental benefits including substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions and water use when compared to other fossil fuels.

The project will initially produce 7.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG, with a maximum potential production of 10 mtpa.

A final investment decision is expected in 2010 to enable first cargoes to be exported in early 2014.