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| Leighton Contractors, Black & Veatch deliver technology in Australia Leighton Contractors and Black & Veatch have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue the design, supply and construction of small to mid-scale liquefied natural gas projects across Australia to a maximum train capacity of 2mtpa using the Black & Veatch PRICO technology. As an Australian leader in contracting and project development, Leighton Contractors has an increasing involvement in the construction of infrastructure for the oil and gas industry. Partner Black & Veatch is a global leader in consulting, engineering, construction and operation in the energy, water and telecommunications markets. Australia has approximately 110 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas and is the 12th largest holder of natural gas reserves in the world. Production of natural gas in Australia is rising, with a number of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects under construction or currently in the planning stages. The majority of Australia's natural gas is converted into LNG for export with a growing demand for domestic consumption. The compact and low cost LNG plants market in Australia is also growing rapidly. This growth can be attributed to the strong demand for diesel replacement in long distance haulage fleets and heavy mining fleets. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |