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24-hour crane maintenance and technical of EnerMech’s cranes and lifting operations partner in the Beetaloo Basin.
support. in Australia. As a globally recognised centre The ASO’s assessment is that an asset is
EnerMech’s cranes and lifting division of engineering excellence, this work further not currently being directly or indirectly
has strengthened its core team of specialist demonstrates our multi-disciplinary and made available to, or for the benefit of, Mr
engineers, maintenance technicians, offshore agile capabilities, integral across our existing Vekselberg (as designated person) through the
inspectors and support staff with a local portfolio with other major organisations in Beetaloo joint venture’s activities.
Darwin recruitment campaign underway to the country.” Origin’s head of Integrated Gas, Mr
support the ILNG work requirements. It has ENERMECH, April 11, 2022 Andrew Thornton said, “We welcome the
also invested in new equipment and tooling timely assessment by DFAT and will focus on
containers. Origin Beetaloo joint completing our Beetaloo exploration program
EnerMech has 26 locations worldwide, commitments by drilling and testing a further
including eight in Australia. It launched its venture update two wells.
Perth office in 2009 and has expanded across “While no gas is currently being produced
the country to provide a full complement of Origin Energy advises that it has received and no revenue is being generated, Origin will
its mechanical, electrical, instrumentation guidance from the Australian Sanctions Office continue to exercise diligence in this matter,
and inspection services to a wide range of (ASO) confirming that Origin’s exploration and seek further advice should joint venture
industries. It has been active in Darwin for activities in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo structures change or should the project
the past 12 years, supporting clients including Basin do not breach Australian sanctions laws. progress beyond exploration.
Inpex and major operators. Origin had sought guidance from the ASO, “Origin remains committed to complying
This is its second contract direct with which is part of the Australian Department with Australian sanctions laws,” Mr Thornton
Inpex. In December 2020, EnerMech won of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), said.
a five-year contract to support Ichthys LNG following the recent designation of Mr Viktor Origin is the majority shareholder and
Phase 2 through the supply of nitrogen and Vekselberg. Mr Vekselberg is a beneficiary operator of the Beetaloo Basin joint venture
specialised pressure testing services. of the foundation which holds 100% of (77.5%). Origin currently carries 100% of the
EnerMech’s regional director for APAC the shares in Lamesa Holdings, a minority costs of exploration activity in the Beetaloo
Garry Ford, said: “This five-year contract shareholder of Falcon Oil & Gas, the parent Basin.
with Inpex represents a significant expansion company of Origin’s junior joint venture ORIGIN ENERGY, April 12, 2022

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