Origin Energy Limited (Origin) confirms that the LNG vessel that had lost power and was unable to leave the Australia Pacific LNG facility has now departed.
An operation to move the vessel to safe anchorage so further repairs can be undertaken by the ship’s owner commenced early this morning, led by Gladstone Ports and Marine Safety Queensland in conjunction with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Downstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG, ConocoPhillips, is now working to return the LNG facility to normal operations which will allow cargoes to recommence loading overnight.
Origin, as upstream operator, will commence ramping up production to return the flow of gas to the LNG facility to normal levels.
In total, three LNG cargoes were unable to be loaded during this event.