Inpex: Ichthys LNG Train 1 will resume full-scale operation in December

Inpex Corp, the operator of Australia's Ichthys LNG, said that Train 1 will resume full-scale operation at the start of December. This follows a reduction in its operating rate for inspections.

In order to maintain safety, the Inpex spokesperson said that "Ichthys LNG Train 1" is currently operating at a slightly lower production level in order to inspect heat exchangers.

In November and December, we expect approximately 10 LNG cargo shipments each month.

Inpex announced in September that it would reduce the rate of operation of Train 1 to 70%, as part of preventive measures. Train 2, which had been taken off-line for inspection and repairs on August 20, resumed operation on October 9.

Inpex previously stated that the rate of operation at Train 1 should return to 100% before mid-November.

Ichthys LNG, a joint-venture between Inpex and TotalEnergies, is also a partnership with the Australian subsidiaries of CPC Corporation Taiwan (Osaka Gas), Kansai Electrical Power (JERA), and Toho Gas.

The plant can produce up to 8.9 million tons of LNG each year. Reporting by Emily Chow, Editing by Himani Skar and Abinaya Vishnagaraghavan

(source: Reuters)