July 24 (LNGJ) - The Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety said it planned to inspect the Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG export plant on Barrow Island in Western Australia after a labor union called for it to be shut down as soon as possible as a safety risk.
“The Department is aware that Chevron discovered issues with propane kettles at its Gorgon LNG plant during routine maintenance and understands the company is investigating,” it said. “While DMIRS does not have any immediate concerns for worker safety, the department is taking the matter seriously and is in discussion with Chevron about the findings from its maintenance inspections and the assessment of the results to date,” it added.
