ENERGY Minister Peter Collier officially opened the newly-commissioned Wesfarmers Energy liquid natural gas (LNG) plant in Kwinana on 30 April 2009.
Natural gas is found in coal beds before it is liquefied to form LNG for simpler transport.
Collier says the plant would help expand the availability of LNG in Western Australia for the heavy-duty vehicle, industrial gas and remote power station markets, while also adding to the security of gas supply.
With a capacity to produce 175 tonnes of LNG per day, or 64,000 tonnes per year, this plant is the second facility of its kind that is dedicated to domestic supply in WA.
Collier says that the plant will allow more businesses across the State to have a greater choice of fuels and the opportunity to reduce their fuel costs.
In addition to the construction of the Kwinana plant, Wesfarmers Energy has built two power stations for remote mines in the Goldfields, as well as distribution and storage infrastructure for the power generation and transport sectors.
Currently, LNG is transported up to 1,300km to provide Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek with more efficient and environmentally-friendly power supply for the next 20 years.
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