Australia might be receiving plenty of praise as it builds towards becoming a leading global exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) but there are still fears the country won’t be able to make the most of this opportunity. According to Chevron Australia Pty Ltd.’s Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski, service providers will play a key role in helping to overcome these fears by demonstrating Australia has the capability and capacity to support a globally competitive LNG industry. He believes it is critical Chevron, and other major operators around the country, maintain strong relationships with services companies beyond the construction phase to deliver a healthy sector and prosperous domestic LNG industry.

Speaking at the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference in Melbourne recently, Krzywosinski said the LNG industry in Australia was in transition and would rely on a services sector that was prepared for the changing environment. “The industry’s capacity has never before been stretched or tested (like this) with the addition of 13 new gas trains. I believe the most successful services companies over the long-term will be the ones who are flexible, adaptable and cost competitive,” Krzywosinski said. “The services industry covers everything from camp services and logistics to plant maintenance, facilities management and subsea infrastructure just to name a few. Much of the work is highly skilled, highly technical and highly specialized.”