Leighton Contractors, in consortium with Saipem, have been selected as the preferred proponent to develop the Gorgon LNG Jetty and Marine Structures project for Chevron Australia Pty Ltd. The project is located on Barrow Island, 70 kilometres off the Pilbara coast of Western Australia.

The scope of work consists of the design, material supply, fabrication, construction and commissioning of the LNG Jetty. The scope also includes supply, fabrication and construction of marine structures including a heavy lift facility, tug pens and navigation aids.

The LNG Jetty and Marine structures will make a significant impact on LNG exports from Australia and are integral to the Gorgon LNG Project.  

As part of the consortium’s design, the jetty will be 2.1 kilometres long consisting of steel trusses approximately 70m long supported by 55 concrete caissons leading to the loading platform approximately four kilometres from the shore.