Darwin has long sought to achieve its ambition as the Gateway to Asia! Many obstacles have emerged, largely relating to freight costs and population based issues. However, it could soon be that the Gateway is reality – albeit sub-sea.
We currently have gas pipelines terminating at Santos’ Wickham Point DLNG facility and INPEX’s Blayden Point plant. Santos has now begun the pre-planning process for a duplicate pipeline emanating from their new Barossa field north of the Tiwi Islands.
However, the hope is the underwater highway will be extending further north well into Asia. The Sun Cable solar project starts with a massive solar farm in central Australia and departs our shores via underwater cable at Gunn Point destined for Singapore.
The traditional commodity of gas is now being merged with data in terms of economic contributions. I’m struggling somewhat trying to keep up with data hub announcements and the sub-sea data network developments which greatly expand their market potential. What I do understand, however, is that this Gateway to Asia is highly prospective and extremely exciting.
Kevin Peters
Chief Executive Officer
Company Showcase
MMC and Site Skills Training Darwin - February 2022 Showcase Company's
MMC Australia is a locally owned and operated business that has been operating in the Northern Territory for the last 28 years. The business specialises in Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) projects, and provide fabrication, welding, fitting, machining, wear lining, blast/paint and personnel solutions. They service a range of different industries such as; mining, construction, oil & gas, marine, energy and resources. MMC currently has 180+ employees and the largest SMP facilities in the Northern Territory.
NT Government has granted Major Project Status to the HyperOne digital infrastructure project. The project will connect Darwin to every capital city to Australia for the first time with high- speed fibre
Australian resource and mineral processing technology company TNG Limited is pleased to provide an update on the key workstreams being undertaken for the delivery and development of its 100%-owned Mount Peake Project, located in the NT.
Three mines in the Top End are on track to restart operations following the awarding of Major Project status to the Mt Bundy Gold Project. It is estimated the $412 million project will generate $1.78 billion in operation expenditure over the life of the project.
Core Lithium has announced additional high grade lithium intersections to extend BP33. Expanded drilling will ramp up to early Q2 2022 across the project.
Packages from Arafura Resources for their Nolans Project are being released often. Currently, there is four open Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunities available on ICN Gateway, including; Bulk Earthworks, Bore Development, Southern Basement Borefield Headworks and an EPC Package. You can find out more information here: Nolans Project. Please call our team if you would like a project update or assistance in your EOI submission.
ICN NT has registered a booth at this year’s AGES Conference. This event provides access to the latest in exploration ideas and geoscientific data from the Territory. If you share an interest in the discovery and development of the Territory’s minerals and energy resources, register here: AGES Conference
Our team are working on Profile Improvement Workshops across the Territory. Stay tuned to see the release dates for these. In the meantime, please be in touch if we can be of assistance.
Warm wishes,
Sarah Jericho & Jarrad Falkenberg
From Katherine
ICN is carrying out a mapping exercise to highlight regional capabilities across all regions, including Big Rivers. This process has highlighted two key areas of focus, the onboarding of new businesses to the ICN database and the need for more accurate data for those profiles already listed.
The Katherine office is continually reaching out to businesses that do not yet have a profile and are always there to assist with this process, therefore, maximising opportunities for local companies.
Remember, industry-specific terminology is critical to help break down the product offering to key elements, for example, garden maintenance, you may also break this down to lawn mowing, irrigation installations, tree lopping etc.; the more you include the easier it is to match searches
I am happy to make appointments after normal hours to suit.
All the best,
Colin Abbott
Industry Advisor – Katherine Region
From East Arnhem
Greetings from East Arnhem.
Noting that February is a short month, this will be a quick update.
I invite you to review your ICN profile now and ensure that everything is up to date as this is the easiest way to position your business for success and make the most of our regional opportunities as they arise.
I’m looking forward to running profile workshops commencing March stay tuned for dates.
Kind regards,
Alicia Byron
Industry Advisor – East Arnhem
Info for Business
Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre
AMGC is heading into the regions during March to meet with regional manufacturers and industry who would like to:
learn more about AMGC and how we can support their business;
find out where your business sits within the manufacturing smiley curve (manufacturing isn’t all about the production you know!); or
chat about how to access AMGC's $7.5M Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem (AME) Fund to support industry-led innovations and projects!
Northern Territory Infrastructure Blueprint Released
Infrastructure NT is seeking stakeholder and public feedback on the new NT Infrastructure Framework position paper which sets the vision, purpose and implementation pathways to prioritise Government investment in infrastructure.
The Territory Government has today released its blueprint to ensure a sufficient supply of residential land to cater for population growth across the Territory for decades into the future.
Undertaken by Team Territory co-chair Dick Guit, the review involved consultation with key stakeholders and industry from across the Territory.
Middle Arm Sustainable Development Underway with Precinct referred to the NT EPA
The landmark Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct has taken the next step towards delivery by referral of the project to the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA).
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