Cape awarded two year Australian contract

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Industrial services contractor Cape plc, has secured a two year contract with Woodside in Western Australia.

The new contract has been awarded to a 50/50 joint venture between Cape and UGL for services on the Woodside operated Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension Program. Services to be provided include the detailed planning and execution of access, fire protection application, blasting and painting, cladding and insulation, mechanical, pipe-spool equipment replacement and electrical services. The contract is for a two year period with work expected to commence on site at the beginning of 2016.

Located 1,260 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia and covering approximately 200 hectares, the Karratha Gas Plant includes five LNG processing trains, two domestic gas trains, six condensate stabilisation units, three LPG fractionation units as well as storage and loading facilities for LNG, LPG and condensate. The plant has the capacity to produce 12,000 tonnes of domestic gas per day.

Joe Oatley, Chief Executive of Cape, said: “We are delighted to announce the award of this new contract with Woodside which was won through our innovative approach and combined service offering with our contract partner, UGL. Woodside is an important client and we look forward to working with them closely to deliver safe and efficient service on this extensive project.”

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