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Curtis Island 4th Plant GainsState Approval

GEA NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2013

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The 4th proposed LNG plant for Gladstone is one step closer to becoming a reality with the Environmental Impact Statement for Arrow Energy LNG being approved by Queensland Government on September 10, 2013.

The $15 billion project, will raise the investment in the Queensland sector to about $75 billion.

The project has three key components: the LNG Plant and its supporting infrastructure, the feed gas pipeline (and tunnel), and dredging activities. It must now get approval from the Federal Government before the company’s owners, Shell and PetroChina, give their own financial approval, which is not certain.

The Government must also now give approval to the company’s coal seam gas proposal which is based on some of the state’s best cropping land near Dalby as well as in the Bowen Basin.

The Coordinator-General released his evaluation report on the Environmental Impact Statement and Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said the decision was important in the progression of the massive project, which would provide a much-needed boost to the state’s economy.

In a media release distributed on September 10, Arrow CEO Andrew Faulkner said “Today’s announcement by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney marks an important milestone in our journey towards our Arrow LNG project,”

“It means we now have state-level approval for three of the five components of the overall Arrow CSG-LNG project, namely the LNG plant and our pipelines from the Surat and Bowen basins.”

The LNG plant project includes a sub-harbour gas pipeline tunnel from Gladstone to Port Curtis, jetties and loading facilities.

Should the proposed project proceed, the construction workforce would peak at about 3500 as well as provide about 450 operational jobs for Stage One, increasing to 600 on the completion of Stage Two. Construction would not be expected to begin until 2016.

Curtis Island 4th Plant GainsState Approval

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Safety Moment

What you wear on the job and how you care for it is just as important as knowing how to do the job. Your personal protective equipment (PPE) can save you from injury and even save your life. Follow these guidelines for using PPE.

• Wear your personal protective equipment properly. Ask how if you’re not sure about ay item.

• Always check with your facility’s rules for any PPE guidelines.

• Use equipment that fits you properly.

• Keep your equipment clean.

• Decontaminate your equipment when necessary.

• Follow guidelines for removing contaminated PPE.

• Check your gear for leaks, tears, cracks and other signs of wear before use.

• If your equipment is defective, repair or replace it before use.

• Report any health problems while using your protective equipment.

• Never wear street-wear eyeglasses in place of certified AS/NZS 1337 safety glasses.

• Never store your hard hat in a car, window or other hot place. The sun and heat can reduce its effectiveness.

• Avoid wearing jewellery or long, full or loose clothing with flaps that can catch in machinery.

• Avoid wearing fuzzy or flammable synthetic clothing around flames or sparks.

• Avoid wearing slick-soled shoes, loose or frayed shoelaces or long hems that can make you slip or trip.

• Wear clean clothing. Oily and greasy clothes catch fire more easily and dust and grease can irritate your skin.

• Dress for the weather.

Wear wool, tightly woven, insulated or layered waterproof clothing for cold and wet weather. In hot weather, wear sunscreen, a hat and lightweight, breathable cotton clothing that protects your skin from sunlight.

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Supply Chain Mastery Blueprint WorkshopLSC Solutions Pty Ltd has recently launched its Supply Chain Mastery Blueprint Workshop, with the Gladstone workshop scheduled for Wednesday 6 November 2013 (Early Bird Ends Thu 10 Oct 2013).

GEA Members are entitled to a special discount offer using the Promotional Code: GEA (Special Offer: “Buy One, get 30% off 2nd Registration”).

Become the master of your supply chains today! Learn practical ways how to master supply chain performance, partnerships, collaboration and engagement; how to better manage supply chain risk and improve supply chain resilience; and expedite the achievement of strategic goals.

The Supply Chain Mastery Blueprint Workshop will redefine your strategic and operational approach to managing your operations and supply chains. Click here to read more or register (or goto http://www.lscs.com.au/events)

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Member of the Month

On November 12 2013, all current financial members of GEA are invited to vote for GEA’s committee for 2014.

After the formalities, you are invited to celebrate another successful year with GEA!

Date: Tuesday, November 12 2013

Time: 5:00pm

Venue: Harvey Road Tavern

RSVP: Friday, November 8 2013

(07) 4972 9060 or reception@gea.asn.au

Nominations are now open for GEA’s 2014 Committee. Nominations are open to all members of GEA.

To obtain a nomination form please contact GEA.

GEA would like to advise that a committee member is a volunteer position, and suggests 6 – 10 hours per month of your time will be required to fill committee members obligations.

Committee Meetings occur every second Tuesday of the month 7am – 9am.

Please remember that as an elected committee member you are elected to act for the benefit of the entire membership, and not the company represented.

Gladstone Engineering Alliance Invite you to attend their Christmas Celebrations and AGM!

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Gladstone Engineering Alliance wants to make sure you’re reaping the rewards!

As the GEA continues to grow, we as a team have discussed ways on how we can ensure all members recognise that we are committed to each and every member within the organisation, and that you are using and receiving the benefits from the services GEA provides.

So how are we going to do this? GEA has a dedicated team, who value all members and for this reason we have distributed the membership amongst the team allowing for one direct point of contact for you. You will have one point of contact for any questions or concerns you may have and your contact will ensure regular communication and catch ups to see you get the most out of your membership with the GEA. Of course, the whole GEA team is here to help, however we feel that moving forward this is the best way that we can service all of our members needs on a more individual basis.

August 22nd and 23rdGeneral Manager Carli

Hobbs and Events Officer Kim Roberts visited

Brisbane to meet with QGC, Monadelphous, Arrow Energy, GLNG,

Queensland Resources Council, Australian Industry Group and

APLNG.

GEA have been working on developing a number of Business Development

Programs for their Members including

Business Management Diploma, Business

Strategies Program, LNG Strategy Development Program and Cluster

Strategies... Stay tuned!

25th August

Carli attended community cabinet meeting in Gladstone meeting

with Premier Campbell Newman and Coordinator

General Barry Broe to discuss issues facing the

region.

September 11th & 12thCarli Hobbs, General Manager attended a Women in Industry

conference in Brisbane and was a speaker at the Queensland Gas

Conference.

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QGC awards A$1.8 billion construction contract to ThiessQGC Pty Limited has awarded a contract for construction of gas processing facilities to Australian construction and resources contractor Thiess Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton Holdings Limited.

The A$1.8 billion contract involves the construction of 18 field compression stations and four central processing plants in the Surat Basin to service QGC’s Queensland Curtis LNG Project by October 2014.

The agreement replaces and extends a A$325 million contract signed in February 2012 for construction of six field compression stations and one central processing plant.

The facilities, near Dalby, Chinchilla and Wandoan, will process gas which will be transported through an underground pipeline network to Gladstone, where the gas will be liquefied.

Thiess will increase the number of workers on the project from 1,000 to 2,600 by early 2014 as the contractor undertakes all civil, mechanical, piping, instrument and electrical work in constructing and pre-commissioning the facilities.

QCLNG Project Director Mitch Ingram said QGC and Thiess were proud to be creating a further 1,600 jobs as well as providing opportunities for local communities to benefit wherever possible.

“This is a milestone contract which involves construction of the remaining gas processing facilities to have our LNG plant operating at capacity,” Mr Ingram said.

“More broadly this work will continue to provide opportunities for qualified local contractors to supply associated services, which increases the capacity of local industry. “The contract also includes a plan that ensures local workers have access to jobs and training opportunities.”

About 12,000 people are working with QGC and its Queensland Curtis LNG Project. The company has invested more than A$14.9 billion since 2010, 64% of which – or A$9.6 billion – has gone to Queensland firms.

Self managed superannuation funds, or DIY funds have for some time now been the growth sector of the superannuation market. With more than 456,000 funds and over $418 billion in assets confirms the continuing popularity of self managed super.

So, what is it that makes self managed funds so attractive?Below are some good reasons to consider.

1) Take care of the whole familySelf managed superannuation enables the whole family to be members of the same fund.

2) Control and flexibilityAs trustee of your own fund, you have maximum flexibility in relation to fund investments, tax strategies and estate planning.

3) Cost effectiveWhile cost savings will generally not be a key driver of the decision to start a self managed fund, there are potential savings compared to public offer superannuation funds.

Good reasons to start a Self Managed Super Fund4) Broad investment choiceSMSF offer almost limitless investment choice. Compared to an ordinary superannuation fund where investment choice is often limited to capital stable, balanced and growth options.

5) Taxation efficiencyIt is the taxation efficiency of SMSF that attract many, along with the ability to spread those benefits across family members within the fund.

6) A long term retirement structureA self SMSF fund has the added advantage that it can also pay a pension from the same fund which really does make it an attractive long-term financial planning structure

7) Estate planning opportunitiesFor specifically tailored estate planning strategies, there are no superannuation funds that can match the flexibility that is possible within a self managed fund.

8) Less onerous reporting requirementsDue to the closely held and self-assessing nature of these funds, which are regulated by the ATO, they are allowed various concessions through legislation designed specifically for self managed funds.

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Alternative Business Strategies – Cluster FormationsGEA would like to offer members the opportunity to obtain the tools required to form a cluster or partnership with other companies in order to provide a seamless service to a client. This program will assist those looking to form alliances and joint ventures to gain larger contracts.

Not sure what a cluster is?

A cluster is the forming of a number of mutually interconnected companies into a group. Business clusters are most often formed in specific geographic regions between a variety of enterprises, such as providers of services, specialised suppliers, universities or research and development institutions and companies that co-operate and work in related fields.

These clusters are created to allow a strategic and competitive edge and to increase their productivity and ability to compete nationally and globally. They

often share local resources, using similar technologies and forming alliances. A distinctive part of a cluster of companies is the understanding for shared strategies and co-operation in some areas. The essential concept dates back to 1890 and is the original idea of Alfred Marshall, one of the most influential economists of his time.

Clusters become more productive, more innovative and they develop unique skills and knowledge because of the extent of information shared amongst them. Forming a cluster group of companies may also reduce the cost of business and may give them a competitive edge in spite of a downturn in economic conditions. A cluster benefits the region because it helps achieve sustainable economic competitiveness.

GEA is currently working on the program and gauging interest from members. Information will be provided as it becomes available.

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