Case Study 10
Wheatstone LNG Project
How Western Australia’s steel fabricators helped Chevron build a multi-billion-dollar LNG gas plant.
The Project
The Wheatstone gas deposit was discovered in 2004 by Chevron and is believed to hold almost 1.7 trillion cubic metres of gas reserves. Construction began in 2011 on a major LNG gas plant.
The LNG facilities were fabricated overseas in modules, but some items—such as handrail, miscellaneous structural steel, componentry, and bollards—were fabricated in Western Australia.
Ferro-Clean was grateful to take part in the project, providing protective coatings on several items.
The Challenge
The local steel fabrication industry in Western Australia proved to be a major asset for the Wheatstone Project, as Perth’s fabricators specialise in producing custom-designed items tailored to a client’s exact needs.
Repairs for faulty workmanship and transport damage from overseas suppliers were also carried out during construction. Ongoing critical maintenance is performed by qualified and reputable contractors in Perth, who must consistently deliver high quality and meet strict deadlines.
The Solution
Ferro-Clean partners with clients to provide complete coating solutions—supporting projects from start to finish and ensuring the end customer receives a result they are pleased with.
The company began in January 1966 as one of the first businesses in Perth to specialise in industrial painting.
Today, Ferro-Clean continues as an industry leader, known for high-quality coating applications and a strong portfolio of respected projects.
