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Issue Four
Winter 2010
Dr Harry Butler
A lifetime commitment to the environment
PM Gillard on Barrow Island Gorgon Managers in the Pilbara Employees Spanning the Globe
The word Frontier is a metaphor for Chevrons position in Australia and reflects our People, Partnerships and Performance as we move our mega-projects forward. Were entering a new era of energy in Australia, embracing new frontiers in deepwater operations, with the development of our two LNG and domestic gas mega-projects Gorgon and Wheatstone. Its our Frontier approach to all we do that will help secure energy supplies and boost the Australian economy for generations to come. This, coupled with our commitment to striving for world-class performance when exploring and developing gas resources in an ever-challenging deepwater environment offshore north-west Australia, underpins our long-term approach to all that we do. For us, its all about Providing Energy for Human Progress.
Chevron's one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. With the ingenuity and commitment of more than 1,800 people, Chevron Australia not only leads the development of the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas projects, but manages its equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture and operates Australia's largest onshore oil field on Barrow Island and the Thevenard Island oilfields. We're also a participant in the Browse liquefied natural gas development. Significantly, Chevron's Global Technology Centre is based in Perth providing technology support and solutions for its operations throughout the world. But no matter what the project or focus area, there is one constant thread to everything we do our commitment to working The Chevron Way; to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance.
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On the Cover Dr Harry Butler is synonymous with Barrow Island. His association with the island spans more than 45 years and he says he still has an adventure each time he visits what he says is a naturalists paradise of what Australia used to be like. Read more about his long association with the island and partnership with the WA Museum inside Frontier, Pages 26 - 29.
Chevron Chairman and CEO John Watson (middle with red tie) met with Chevron Australias newest employees in Perth recently. And, as Chevron Australia progresses its mega Gorgon and Wheatstone Projects, even more jobs and supplier opportunities - are expected to be created.
Mr Watson has labelled Chevron Australia as the centrepiece of the companys compelling future growth, saying it is uniquely positioned in an energy sweet spot surrounded by natural gas resources on the doorstep of the worlds biggest and fastest growing market, the Asia Pacific region.
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Message from Chevron Australia MD Our Commitment to Safety Gorgon - Creating Jobs and Supplier Opportunities Nutritional Journey to the Barrow Island Kitchen Accommodating Barrow Island Workers Crossing New Frontiers in Subsea Challenges Chevron at APPEA Wheatstone Project - Milestone Decision International Year of Biodiversity - Tribute to Dr Harry Butler Employees Striving for Excellence Global Careers - A World of Opportunity with Chevron Partnering with Local Indigenous Communities Community Spirit Grant Brings Onslow History to Life Doing Business After Hours in Karratha Running for Charity - the Chevron Marathon News Update Highlighting the Importance of Natural Gas
Chevron Australia
In early 2008, our workforce stood at around 600 people. Today, this figure stands at more than 1,800. Due to the great progress we have made with our projects, we have continued to increase the number of highly talented professionals in our workforce which we expect to grow to around 2,500 by the years end. One hundred and twenty of these roles are filled by highly motivated graduates who I believe play a critical role in the Human Energy of Chevron. In addition to developing our graduates, we are also committed to fostering those working in trades that are crucial to our industry. Through our partnerships with a number of training providers, we are hosting 20 mechanical and instrument / electrical apprentices.
These are encouraging figures, however, the flow-on effects of our two mega-projects Gorgon and Wheatstone spread much broader than this. As a portfolio, it is predicted that Gorgon and Wheatstone will create more than 16,500 direct and indirect jobs during their peak construction phase and spend more than $48 billion on Australian goods and services through their lifespans.* Gorgon has already delivered more than $7 billion and 3,000 jobs to Australian industry and its still an estimated 18 months away from peak construction. To name a few of our significant partnerships with Australian companies which have led to the creation of thousands of employment prospects across the nation - Monadelphous and AJ Lucus
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Chevron Australia Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski used his APPEA address to outline what he believes is the New Energy Economy. Photograph courtesy of APPEA.
of community initiatives located primarily in the Pilbara. In 2009, we invested more than $3 million to social investment programs as we establish productive and collaborative relationships with the communities in which we operate. A number of these partnerships aim to empower the local Indigenous communities through a range of education and training initiatives, including the Working on Employment, Learning and Development (WELD) program in Onslow. We are also investing heavily in environmental initiatives both on Barrow Island - including the mammal and bird relocation program and the wider region with organisations such as the Pilbara Wildlife Carers. We have established a world-class quarantine management system on Barrow Island and with
our Joint Venture participants have committed $62.5 million to establish a North West Shelf Flatback Sea Turtle Conservation Program. We recognise the importance of protecting biodiversity and Barrow Island is a testament to our commitment. Overall, the impact of Chevrons operations to the nations economy is significant. Through our projects and community partnerships, our investments are generating more jobs and opportunities for local companies and organisations.
Roy J. Krzywosinski
Chevron Australia Managing Director
Commitment to Safety
Chevron Australia Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski, front, with General Manager Health, Environment and Safety, Rick Biddle on the Atwood Eagle to spread the safety message.
Commitment to Safety
4. Always follow safe work practices and procedures. 5. Always meet or exceed customers requirements. 6. Always maintain integrity of dedicated systems. 7. Always comply with all applicable rules and regulations. 8. Always address abnormal conditions. 9. Always follow written procedures for high risk or unusual situations.
10. Always involve the right people in decisions that affect procedures and equipment.
The subsea gas-gathering system will be located on the ocean floor over the Gorgon gas fields west of Barrow Island in 200 to 1,300 metres (656 to 4,265 ft) of water.
The Gorgon Project is being executed by the Australian subsidiaries of three leading international energy companies Chevron (about 47%), ExxonMobil (25%) and Shell (25%) and three new equity participants Osaka Gas (1.25%), Tokyo Gas (1%) and Chubu Electric Power (0.417%). Located off the north-west coast of Western Australia, the Gorgon Project integrates a number of world-scale developments including an all-subsea upstream development of the Greater Gorgon gas fields, a greenfield gas processing facility including a 15MTPA liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant and a 300TJ/d domestic gas plant, and the worlds largest commercial scale carbon dioxide injection project.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks first hand to some of the hundreds of workers bringing the Gorgon Project to realisation on-site at Barrow Island.
And whilst Ive come to appreciate the size and scale of whats being built and developed here, I very much also enjoyed speaking to the people who are here working on Gorgon, working on Barrow Island and making it happen. The stories Ive heard have been from people who have worked their lifetime in this industry and are now working on this project, to people who for the first time are working on a project of this size and scale, people who now of course are relying on this work for themselves and their families. Ms Gillards time on Barrow Island follows former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson and WA Premier Colin Barnett visiting the project site late last year.
A key feature at the new supply base being built will be the quarantine wash-down area, with a larger-than-life hairdryer to thoroughly clean vehicles handling goods bounds for Barrow Island.
Feeding the Workers - a Nutritional Journey from the Fresh Food Markets to a Barrow Island Kitchen
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The Compass Group co-ordinates the supply of produce from the Canning Vale Markets, food processors GA Zimbulis & Sons, Canon Foods, Vesco Foods and the Food Consolidation Centre (FCC) to Barrow Island. Whether its cooking for three or 3,000, the quality and standards remain the same, Compass Supply Chain Manager Michael Lee said. Everything is always very fresh and the strict quarantine processes ensure the highest quality is maintained with minimal waste.
Fresh produce arrives on Barrow Island within three days of leaving the markets.
Strict hygiene and quarantine standards are vital for any foods being sent to Barrow Island.
The produce arrives on the island within three days of appearing at the markets. The fruit and vegetables are sanitised and kept fresh through the control of temperature and Ph levels throughout the whole process. Its all fresh, chilled fruit and veggies, Mr Lee said. All the produce is inspected daily for quality and quarantine compliance and the supplier is in constant contact with chefs on Barrow Island to ensure they are happy. Salad preparation is done in a separate room under its own unique conditions to ensure highest quality and freshness. Zimbulis spends a lot of time on training its staff to meet the various requirements required, especially around quarantine, Mr Lee said. And, as the orders increase with the Gorgons Projects expansion, Zimbulis will build a special Gorgon wing to accommodate the growing supply of produce. More than 120 people work at the company, servicing major Perth food outlets and retailers, and that number will increase as the Gorgon Project ramps up. Some 50 people are expected to be servicing the Gorgon supply chain during the projects peak construction phase. Mr Lee said the projects quarantine standards had helped Compass and its suppliers add value to other parts of their business and generally raise standards across the industry.
To reduce the waste generated on Barrow Island, Compass Group has developed Compass Origin Foods where foods are prepared and shipped to the island ready to be used, such as topped, tailed and peeled fresh produce, he said.
Canon Foods uses the Micro Free Guarantee process which it helped develop that guarantees cooked chicken meat is free from the main bacteria responsible for food poisoning and spoilage when it leaves the manufacturers door.
All shipments of fresh food to Barrow Island meet strict quarantine requirements.
The FPCC provides third party warehouse and distribution solutions for frozen, chilled and dry products. Three dedicated areas have been established at the facility for receiving and distributing fresh and processed foods for Barrow Island. Plastic pallets are used to ensure quarantine conditions are maintained throughout the supply chain. At the FPCC, the quarantine packing of supplies and random testing is conducted before the pallets are taken to the Supply Bases for final inspection and transfer to Barrow Island, Mr Lee said. A specially developed quarantine tagging system ensures that all shipments go through at least
four inspections before being opened and used on Barrow Island. Chevron Australia Senior Occupational Hygienist Wayne Powys said each food supplier along the supply chain observed stringent hygiene requirements. All food providers have a range of quality management and Foodsafe accreditations, Mr Powys said. In addition to audits carried out by the accreditation body, they are regularly audited by their customers because they supply their products to leading supermarkets and other major companies. I have to say I was impressed with the high standard of hygiene they maintain.
Pantry Stocks Some of the supplies delivered between September 2009 and April 2010: 100,000 fresh eggs. 10,000kg of apples. 6,500kg of chicken. 30,000 sausages. 40,000 litres of fresh milk. 115,000 tea bags. 7,000 bread loaves. 7,800kg of watermelon. 1,800kg of fish fillets. Market to Plate on chevronaustralia.com
Fresh vegetables feature strongly The Barrow Island Walking Group is a popular exercise option for on-site workers.
Passenger Ship Transformed into Vital Marine Construction Support Vessel Near Barrow Island
Work is currently underway on Barrow Island to build the Gorgon Projects Materials Offloading Facility (MOF) and jetty. It will be the vital link between the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) processing facility on Barrow Island and the tankers that will transport the LNG to overseas markets.
It will also provide safe access to and from Barrow Island during Gorgon construction and operations. As preliminary work gets under way on the MOF and jetty, a specially fitted vessel has been engaged by contractor, Boskalis, to be used for marine construction related accommodation as well as supply, repair and administration facilities. Boskalis has transformed the Norwegian vessel, MS Finnmarken, into a Marine Construction Support Vessel (MCSV), to accommodate up to 350 people and help reduce the environmental impact on Barrow Island. These modifications included the installation of new offices, meeting rooms, training facilities and a gymnasium. To help reduce any impact on the turtle breeding, the windows on the vessel have been tinted and curtains added to reduce light emission in the evenings. Gorgon Development Director, Scott Young, said the vessel is located about five kilometres off Barrow Island. The Marine Construction Support Vessel also provides a home to people involved in our dredging program, he said.
We have designed the dredging program so that it will minimise the impact on the marine environment and adhere to the strict conditions under which the Minister for Environment approved the Gorgon Project. All stages of the program will be closely monitored with appropriate environmental safeguards developed to manage the impact on the surrounding marine life, he said. For example, diving vessels will support the marine environmental monitoring activities, taking particle samples and monitoring the water quality during the program. Mr Young said short-term dredging plumes cannot be totally prevented, however, through rigorous modelling, planning, and the adoption of best-practice methods from other dredging programs internationally, the plumes impact would be lessened.
Environmental monitoring will continue during the program and beyond, with results regularly reported to the Department of Environment and Conservation as well as an independent expert panel reporting directly to the State Minister for Environment and Chevron.
Gorgon Development Director Scott Young, left, and Greater Gorgon Area General Manager, Colin Beckett, inspect the sleeping cabins on the Finnmarken.
is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) via its parent company Leighton Holdings. Perth-based Decmil Australia provides engineering construction, maintenance and industrial services to Australias resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. It is the primary subsidiary of Decmil Group
Limited, which is also listed on the ASX. Kentz Engineers and Constructors operates in more than 20 countries and provides a range of technical and project management skills. It is listed on the Alternative Investment Market on the London Stock Exchange.
An artist impression of the new Gorgon Construction Village, due for completion in late 2011.
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A new industry benchmark is expected to be set when the Gorgon Construction Village is completed in late 2011
While the design of the village is sensitive to the projects conservation requirements, it will also set a new industry benchmark in living standards, Gorgon Project Downstream Manager Paul McGrath said. Included in the village will be cyclonerated, two-storey accommodation clusters - each designed to house 348 single units. The clusters will be connected to a two-storey central Galleria. The Galleria will provide a communal facility for the residents and contain personal laundries, indoor games areas, TV viewing and relaxation areas, an internet caf and an open self-serve kitchen area, Mr McGrath said. Each bedroom has been designed to be stylish and practical with an en-suite bathroom, card key access, feature walls, custom-designed furniture, inbuilt fridge, kettle, wall-mounted flat screen cable TV, internet connectivity and a phone. The rooms will also have individually addressable smoke detectors and PA speakers providing public address and voice alarm security, Mr McGrath said. Decmil Group Limited Chief Executive Officer Scott Criddle, said the village would represent a major step change in the quality of project accommodation units and facilities throughout the global resource industry. Its a view shared by Kentz Chief Executive Officer Hugh ODonnell, who said the village would include extensive indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, such as two fully equipped gymnasiums, three large swimming pools, cricket nets, multipurpose tennis and basketball courts, two soccer pitches, golf driving nets, two boche courts, putting greens and an outdoor cinema.
The artist impressions depict the light and bright design of the living areas within the village.
Two wet messes, each with a large relaxation and BBQ area, would provide an opportunity to relax off the sporting field. Within these areas, residents will be able to enjoy a relaxing cold drink and a bite to eat from the barbie in the company of their colleagues while watching others play cricket or soccer, Mr ODonnell said. As a commitment to the environment, the village will also have its own on-island, remotely located wastewater treatment facility and power
generation plant. A fire-detection and fire-fighting system has also been incorporated into the design. In addition, a major feature of the overall village design will be the complete segregation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. And to minimise the disturbance of Barrow Islands Flatback Turtle population, the village will have specially reduced light and noise spill into the surrounding environment. We have set out to provide a sanctuary and a unique lifestyle experience so that people are happy
to rest and enjoy the experience of living on Barrow Island, Mr ODonnell said. Thiess Managing Director David Saxelby said one of the most significant aspects of the project was the fact it offered enormous potential for local jobs and up to 70 per cent of the contract requirements being sourced locally. The bulk of the activities such as fabrication of catering, laundry, recreation facilities and the installation will be done in Western Australia, Mr Saxelby said.
Technical Expertise
Chevron continues to enter new physical and technical frontiers in its quest to bring gas to market from its two mega developments the Gorgon and Wheatstone Projects. Unlocking the vast natural gas resources that exist off the coast of north-west Australia requires Chevron Australia to venture into ever deeper waters - presenting new and constant technical challenges. Graham Bonner, Upstream Commissioning Manager for the Gorgon Project, and Drew Peoples, Wheatstone Expansion Gas Supply Manager, outlined some of those challenges when they delivered a joint presentation - An Overview of Subsea Projects in the Australasia Region - at the Australasian Oil and Gas Conference in Perth, in March.
As operator of the Gorgon Project, Chevron Australia has tested the boundaries of current subsea gasgathering technology and paved the way for other future projects such as Wheatstone, Mr Bonner said. Gorgon will be the largest LNG project in Australia, entirely fed by a subsea system with the second-longest tieback distance ever attempted spanning 135 kilometres. The initial development of the Gorgon and Jansz-Io gas fields on the ocean floor west of Barrow Island comprises 18 wells, five subsea manifolds with future wells and manifolds to maintain deliverability in water depths of up to 1,350 metres. Mr Bonner explained that the depth and terrain required many technical innovations, including larger diameter pipelines with increased wall thickness designed for higher pressures, corrosive fluids and increased reliability. Challenges included traversing significant sub-sea heights and distances, designing an enhanced corrosion management process, designing diver-less installation and maintenance systems and an electrohydraulic control system. Gorgon Joint Venture Participants Shell and ExxonMobil also provided technical assistance to the development effort on the subsea system. The achievements being made subsea by the Gorgon Project support Chevrons desire to apply leading edge technology in developing one of the worlds most progressive gas resource areas, Mr Bonner said. His words were echoed by Mr Peoples who said that experience from the Gorgon Project would be of great
Technical Expertise
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benefit as the Wheatstone Project gained further momentum. The Gorgon Project had pushed the boundaries of subsea technology, which provided a sound foundation and the confidence for Chevron to move ahead with the highly complex and technically innovative aspects of the Wheatstone subsea development. Outlining the subsea architecture to conference delegates, he noted that the wells would be tied back to manifolds, corrosion resistant alloy flowlines and subsea isolation valve assemblies. Ice-like hydrates which could block the flowlines would be controlled using a system of insulation, pressure control and chemical injection. Mr Peoples added that characteristics of the Wheatstone and Iago reservoirs lead to the decision to include a shallow water dehydration platform to which the subsea systems would be connected. A 220 km export pipeline will connect the platform to the Wheatstone LNG hub which is to be located at Ashburton North, 12km west of Onslow in Western Australias Pilbara region, he said.
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Greater Gorgon Area General Manager Colin Beckett in the 3D driving seat of the new Gorgon fly through.
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Natural Gas to Underpin Economic Growth in Australia and Asian Region - Chevron Australia MD
The growing demand for cleaner fuels and in particular, natural gas has created a new energy economy that will underpin the growth and prosperity of Australia, the Asia Pacific Region and the world, Chevron Australia Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski told APPEA delegates.
Mr Krzywosinski said that despite the recent global downturn, the appetite for oil, natural gas and other energy sources was growing. In fact, total world energy demand was expected to rise roughly 40 per cent by the year 2030, according to the International Energy Information Administration. But while demand for all forms of energy would continue to rise, it was the growing demand for cleaner fuels that had created a new energy economy that would underpin the growth and prosperity of Australia, the Asia Pacific Region and the world. Mr Krzywosinski said this demand boded well for producers operating in Australia, where the oil and gas industry found itself in an energy sweet spot surrounded by abundant natural gas resources on the door step of the worlds biggest and fastest growing market, the Asia Pacific region. Globally, natural gas proved reserves at the end of 2007 were estimated at well over 6,000 trillion cubic feet equal to around 60 years of current global production. Significantly, Australia had gas resources totaling 225 trillion cubic feet. The Gorgon and Wheatstone Projects were two mega projects that would figure prominently in meeting future demand across the country and indeed the region. Gorgon alone, he explained, held enough natural gas to power a city the size of Brisbane for more than 500 years. He said that was what he labeled Energy for Generations - echoing the theme of the conference. However, a crucial element in meeting the demand of energyhungry countries was investment. The International Energy Information Administration estimates more than USD $26 trillion will be needed over the next 20 years to meet growing demand. And, over that same period, a cumulative investment of USD $5 trillion would be required to meet global demand for natural gas. And while Mr Krzywosinski said the figures were staggering, Chevron and its partners in the region were familiar with the level of investment required in the new energy economy. The Gorgon Project represented Chevrons largest ever development at $43 billion. The projects significance to the Australian economy, he explained, was recently highlighted in the release of the 2010 Federal Budget, where it was attributed with having a direct impact on the countrys Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mr Krzywosinski also acknowledged the significant projected economic benefits of the Wheatstone Project which was now emerging from Gorgons shadow. Another megaproject, its investment expected to reach tens of billions of dollars.
Read Roy Krzywosinskis entire APPEA speech at chevronaustralia.com
Chevron Australia Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski told APPEA delegates that growing demand for cleaner fuels had created a new energy economy. Photograph courtesy of APPEA.
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Wheatstone General Manager Geoff Strong told APPEA delegates that the project would create a range of economic benefits for Australia.
Chevron, he said, was encouraged by how well its hub concept had been received by prospective participants. It was that hard driving that had Chevron well positioned to complete the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase and make a Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2011 - with the first LNG shipment planned for 2016. The project was already creating a range of economic benefits with the team now exceeding 900 people and including about 120 people working in the field on Australias largest ever geo-technical program. According to third party economic modelling, the project was expected to generate around 6,500 direct and indirect jobs during the construction period, and $15 billion in spending on local goods and services.
Paul Welton, left, accepts from Federal Vice President of the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, Gordon Wakelin-King, the award for Best Presented Paper on behalf of John Scott, of Chevron.
To find out more about the winning formula behind the Wheatstone Project - including details of the first foundation third party gas infrastructure deal in Australias LNG history - read Geoff Strongs entire speech at chevronaustralia.com
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Barrow Island Visits Still an Adventure Every Time for Dr Harry Butler
After more than 45 years of working on Barrow Island, Dr Harry Butler still says he has an adventure every time he visits.
From his first trip in 1963 and ongoing today, Dr Butler says he always finds something new on Barrow Island. I still wonder and marvel at what I see, he said. And 2010 is an opportune time to look back and reflect on Barrow Island, as it signifies 100 years as an A-Class nature reserve. Dr Harry Butler, the eminent naturalist and conservationist, has spent the past four decades working with Chevron to maintain its activities on the island in an environmentally responsible manner. He believes that with proper management, conservation and development can occur together. Dr Butlers initial work included a quarantine program to stop invasive weeds and feral pests getting to the island. The quarantine program ensured that Barrow Island retained all its native species - without gaining any unwanted ones.
Its a naturalists paradise in terms of what Australia used to be like, he said. The marine fossils dating back from the past 100 million years add to the distinctiveness of the island. Barrow Island is a minimal human impact area so the biodiversity remains intact, and that means all the species that I saw when I first went there in 1963 are still there - all the ecosystems are still there and there have been no successful introductions. Working with developers and conservationists, Dr Butler is extremely adept at finding solutions to allow development to move forward without compromising the fundamental conservation values he is focussed on protecting. Chevron Australia Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski is just one of many people who admire Dr Butlers commitment to the environment. Harry is a unique individual who is dedicated to the protection of the environment on Barrow Island and
Its a naturalists
paradise in terms of what Australia used to be like.
- Dr Harry Butler
working with Chevron to achieve this in harmony with development, Mr Krzywosinski said. An example of Dr Butlers work and inventiveness could be seen in the nesting habits of the ospreys on the island. Ospreys generally build their nests on the highest point, but when that point became the top of power poles there was a risk of injury to the birds. Dr Butler supported a plan to build additional poles around the island on which the ospreys could build their nests - but without the power. He also developed a program of environmental awareness - mandatory for all staff on Barrow Island - which encompasses the history of the island, its values and its uniqueness to other ecosystems around the world. Dr Butler said it was this awareness that created a culture among staff of wanting to protect the island. Suddenly you have this whole workforce culture of caring for Barrow
Island, and it works and its still working, he proudly explained. The success of the Barrow Island Conservation Program is due to the efforts of the thousands of workers who care daily. Chevron Australia Environment Manager Russell Lagdon describes Dr Butler as one of the few people who didnt break the mould, he created it. Seeing Barrow Island through the eyes of Harry Butler is a unique experience, which cant be easily replicated, Mr Lagdon said. It has been an honour to work with him these past 30 years and I look forward to many more visits to Barrow Island with Harry. Dr Butler is supporting Chevron as a consultant and adviser on the development of the Gorgon Project, a $43 billion natural gas project offshore Western Australia as well as continuing the Barrow Island work.
Chevrons enduring relationship with Dr Harry Butler has taken a step further with its sponsorship of the Harry Butler lecture series at the WA Museum.
WA Museum Acting CEO Diana Jones, WA Chief Scientist Professor Lyn Beazley, Dr Harry Butler and Chevron Environment Manager Russell Lagdon at the launch of the Harry Butler lecture series In the Wild West.
Environmental Scholarship
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The award
recognises the value of the overall training program and Chevrons commitment to my skills development.
For more information about Chevron Australias commitment to apprenticeship opportunities, visit the careers section at chevronaustralia.com
Chevrons commitment to encouraging its employees to adopt a life-long approach to learning recently resulted in a win-win for both the company and one exceptionally talented and dedicated employee.
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Commercial Coordinator Michelle Slater accepts her award for Top Graduating MBA Student at ECU from Chamber of Commerce and Industry WAs chief economist John Nicolaou.
Global Careers
Experiencing another culture is typically an added bonus of undertaking an expatriate assignment in one of the more than 100 countries where the company does business. Currently there are over 80 Chevron Australia employees undertaking expatriate assignments abroad. And while a large number of these have been posted to the traditional working areas of the United States or the United Kingdom, others are enjoying the experience of working in locations as remote or challenging as Anzoategui, Venezuela or Dhaka in Bangladesh. According to Chevron Australias Human Resources General Manager, Kaye Butler, undertaking an international assignment presents significant benefits for the employee and for Chevron. It creates an exchange of expertise where our highly skilled employees are able to share the knowledge they have gained here in Australia with colleagues in their host country. It
is also reciprocal when employees return they are able to share best practices and leanings with their colleagues here, Ms Butler said. Not only does it provide the opportunity for employees to further develop their careers by exposing themselves to different challenges, they are also able to experience a different culture and a new way of life. For many people, this sea change is often an unattainable dream but with Chevron our employees and their families are provided with assistance to relocate and settle into their new home. Her comments were echoed by Dave Minemier, Chevron Australias Manager Non-Operated Joint Ventures, who also acts as the Personnel Development Representative for Petroleum Engineering (PE) employees. In this role, he supports the activities of the Personnel Development Committee (PDC) and is charged with overseeing the processes that give employees within the PE function the opportunity to be considered for international
assignments. He also works closely with other members of the PE PDC to ensure the organisation has the right people with the right skills and competencies in place to successfully execute Chevrons business plans. Having worked and lived in six countries over the course of his 30 year career with Chevron, Mr Minemier is very familiar with the PDC process and believes its a very fair and methodical way of matching the talent within Chevrons Australian operations with career opportunities in other company offices around the world. The existence of this process has enabled me to rotate through a number of invigorating roles in different locations around the world without having to worry about where my next job was, Mr Minemier said. I was lucky enough to be offered the position I wanted right from the start with Chevron and, with determination and hard work, this has continued throughout my career.
Global Careers
Reflecting on his enviable list of international postings which includes the United States, Sumatra, Papua New Guinea, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Australia Mr Minemier said each country had its own unique charm. In addition to the work, a big highlight for me was watching my two children growing up in different environments and making friends with people from another cultures, he said. My wife and I agree that our children have grown up with a global perspective of the world and have become such well rounded young adults. My wife also completed a Graduate Diploma in Education from Edith Cowan University in Perth and was able to put this qualification to good use here in Perth, as well as during my postings in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Basically, with a little planning and good time management you really can enjoy the best of both worlds - here in Perth and at various destinations internationally.
Over the course of completing her overseas assignment, Eva Sirvent-Milbrat has enjoyed working
with a diverse group of people including Legal Manager, Dirk Jan van Orden in the US.
Global Careers
A World of Opportunity
At any given time, there are Chevron Australia employees seconded to all corners of the world. As a global company, Chevron really does offer a World of Opportunity. We share the journey of 6 employees
Steve
IndoAsia Finance Advisor - Jakarta, Indonesia In my first overseas assignment since commencing with Chevron 12 years ago, Ive been advising and mentoring the accounting teams in the Indonesian Business Unit on company policies, procedures and best practices. Taking on this role has not only provided career development opportunities but also enabled me to step outside of my comfort zone. Learning to working with people from a different culture has been such a rewarding part of the assignment. My wife and I have also had the pleasure of watching our 11 year-old daughter Natasha and 8 year-old son Ben experiencing and developing an understanding of the Indonesian culture.
Katty
Human Resources Business Partner - Calgary, Canada Skiing and snowboarding are now among my list of hobbies since commencing my overseas assignment in October 2008. As a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner, I work closely with various department managers to provide day-to-day support, coaching, team facilitation advice and a range of other HR services to Chevrons Canadian business operation. In terms of professional and personal growth, it has been an amazing experience. Ive not only developed a more comprehensive understanding of Chevrons business and broadened my technical skills Ive also forged some long lasting friendships. But I have to admit that the highlight of my assignment has been my partner proposing to me on the Sunshine Ski Resort continental chair lift which crosses the Alberta and British Columbia border!
Keli
President, China - Beijing, China For almost four years, Ive played a key role in overseeing Chevrons oil and gas exploration and production activities in China. Prior to this, I completed two other international assignments in the United States and Thailand. I count myself fortunate to have experienced such a unique and enriching learning experience through my various assignments and to be working in China at the height of its economic performance. Entering into a product sharing contract with China National Petroleum Company to develop the Chuandongbei gas project has been one of my career highlights this propelled Chevron to the top as the largest foreign cooperation investment in the China upstream sector. With the opportunity to experience unique cultures, different political and regulatory regimes and a wonderful, diverse mix of people to work with I recommend overseas assignments to all of my colleagues.
Global Careers
John
Team Leader Frade Geology & Geophysics Team - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Working outside of Australia is really not an unusual experience for me. Since commencing with Chevron in 1985 my career and enthusiasm for travel has taken me on various assignments to the United States, Nigeria and Kuwait and now Brazil. Taking my career overseas has resulted in a number of opportunities both professionally and personally. Since 2008 Ive been part of the team responsible for the development drilling of the Chevron operated Frade Field in Brazil an estimated US$3 billion project expected to achieve peak production of 68,000 barrels of crude oil and 25 million cubic feet of gas per day in 2011. Experiencing the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro first-hand has also been an incredible part of the journey. My wife and I have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in activities we wouldnt at home such as learning the local language and enjoying the Carioca lifestyle.
Sean
Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Central Asset Manager - Covington, Louisiana, United States of America This is the third time I have worked in the United States since I commenced employment with Chevron just over 14 years ago. My first two overseas assignments saw me relocate to our corporate headquarters in San Ramon and then to Houston to take up positions that allowed me apply the technical skills Id learnt in Australia and to further my professional growth. In my current role, Im optimising the production and reserves performance of our Tahiti and Genesis deepwater assets through the application of sophisticated reservoir modelling and integration of data and workflows, from the reservoir right through to the floating facility. Its a very rewarding role, with the efforts of my team recognised in May when we were presented with a Reservoir Excellence Award for our focus on delivering the Tahiti asset to full production capacity ahead of schedule. On the personal side, living in the United States has provided unlimited options for family holidays and its exciting to share such diverse experiences with my children and wife.
Fiona
Environmental Team Lead - Covington, Louisiana, United States of America My team and I provide the expertise behind the environmental systems, processes and plans that support Chevrons operational activities for the Gulf of Mexico and Deepwater Business units. When the opportunity to take up this role came up in 2009, I accepted readily with the support of my husband Sean, who also works for Chevron. Together we were able to make the move to Louisiana with our two children, Kade and Chloe, where we have both enjoyed the variety and challenges of working overseas. The opportunity to meet, work with and learn from a variety of people with unique cultures and skills has been inspiring and certainly broadened my perspective of the world. Sean and I have crossed paths with so many people and now have close friends scattered across the world.
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Sean and Fiona have visited a number of Americas historical and tourist sites with their children, including the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
For Chevron Australia, the development of its LNG project portfolio over the next few years is being viewed by the company as a catalyst to enhance its already strong social and economic commitment to the communities in which it operates.
Part of the success of the Onslow Youth Outreach program has been attributed to the array of activities it has on offer for the local community members.
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Partnering with Local Indigenous Communities
Chevron believes its commitment to Indigenous communities around the areas of its operations is fundamental to its broader business success. Both the Chevron-operated Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas projects are located within the North West region of Western Australia. Chevron Australia General Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs Peter Eggleston said that by working hand-in-hand with local Indigenous people on the ground, the company believed it was possible to build better, stronger communities. And, to this end, a collaborative approach was being used to empower the Indigenous communities, including their youth and leaders of tomorrow via a range of education and training programs. Specifically designed to up-skill an Indigenous generation ready for employment, the results of the programs already in place have been impressive, Mr Eggleston said. For example, by working closely with Local and State Government, the Onslow Youth Outreach program was producing great outcomes. Now in its fourth year Onslow Youth Outreach program was providing the added bonus of addressing youth boredom and lack of out-of-school opportunities in tandem. Consequently, there was a significant decrease in antisocial behaviour and juvenile crime in the community. Part of the programs success, Mr Eggleston explained, was being attributed to the diverse range of activities on offer which promoted physical and mental health coupled with overall positive social development outside the traditional classroom.
Chevrons Working on Employment, Learning and Development or WELD program in partnership with the Onslow Primary School was also producing measurable benefits for the local community. The WELD program was helping improve school retention and attendance of students by linking an academic agenda with engaging activities through hands-on job training, skill building and academic and social activities. By engaging students in activities beyond book-based learning, it has increased the appeal of school, improved work habits, social skills, and reduced misconduct, Mr Eggleston said. And if the results to date of this twoyear old program are any indication of its long-term success, then the future did indeed look brighter for Onslow Indigenous youth. Mr Eggleston also highlighted Chevrons participation in the North West Shelf Venture as further extending its commitment to the Indigenous community in the core
Last year Chevron contributed more than $3 million to social investment programs in Perth and the northwest of Western Australia. Indigenous communities were substantial beneficiaries of that investment and as the companys LNG projects in the area move forward, so is Chevrons commitment to enhance its partnership opportunities with local communities associated with its operations.
area of the States LNG industry. The Ventures Gumula Minurwarni program, for example, was helping Indigenous high school children complete their TER (Tertiary Entrance Ranking). And, as Chevrons Gorgon and Wheatstone projects gain momentum, the company is busy working with key members of the respective local communities to implement and build even stronger relationships, Mr Eggleston said. Our overarching vision is to be seen as a leader in innovative and collaborative community development. Successes to date indicate our solid foundations in meeting that objective. As our projects develop further, we will have the opportunity to work with local communities, governments, organisations, and academic institutions on-the-ground to help build even stronger communities in the regions in which we operate. In the next edition of Frontier magazine, well introduce our Indigenous Working Group a multifunctional team specifically formed to ensure representation from people within the organisation, involved in Indigenous engagement, employment opportunities and business/ supplier partnerships. Youll also meet two of our Indigenous human resource employees working hand-in-hand with the community engagement team to recruit and retain Indigenous employees and contractors from our areas of operations.
Chevron Australia invests in high-value programs that build human capacity and help stimulate economic growth, enabling communities to prosper.
Find our more about Chevron Australias community programs by visiting chevronaustralia.com
Chevron Australia Community Spirit Grant funding provided the opportunity for Pilbara artist Peter Kalalo to paint a mural in Onslow depicting the towns history from 1925 until the present day.
A popular new mural in Onslow is proving the old saying right - that a picture really is worth a thousand words or, in this case, a detailed local history lesson. Pilbara artist Peter Kalalo was commissioned by the Shire of Ashburton to paint a mural on the main street, and he suggested a pictorial history of Onslow from 1925 until the present day. Funding for the mural was provided by Chevron Australia as part of a $5,000 Community Spirit Grant to the Onslow Tourism and Progress Association. The mural includes images of Onslows former townsite along the Ashburton
River to its current location on the coast and, according to Mr Kalalo, includes every colour of the rainbow. Its not a bland mural, thats for sure, he said. It took Mr Kalalo three months to complete the mural, which was painted on a brick retaining wall near the Goods Shed on the main street of Onslow. Mr Kalalo said the mural was attracting a lot of comments and attention from passersby - both local and tourists. Older people remember the old Onslow and have given me comments about where things should have been located. I tell them well, its over there now.
Gorgon Business Manager Martin Nash outlines the community benefits of the project to Business After Hours attendees.
user facilities at Mermaid Marines Dampier Supply Base. This investment will provide a significant and lasting improvement to the States marine supply Industry. Mr Nash also spoke of works underway to upgrade the Barrow Island Supply Base as well as the quarantine practices in place to ensure the unique environment on Barrow Island was maintained. Greater Gorgon Area General Manager Colin Beckett said events such as KDCCI Business After Hours, helped to build good working relationships with local communities. The Business After Hours Event also built on previous Pilbara supplier and local Indigenous business briefings hosted by the Gorgon Project in Perth and Karratha during 2009.
Chevron Australias Gorgon State Approvals Specialist, Richard Gordine, left, with Cyril Lockyer, an elder from the Kuruma Marthudunera Group.
Chevron Australia will be the Naming Rights Sponsor for the Marathon leg of this years Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ.
Embracing the Chevron commitment to health and wellness and participating in last years City to Surf event were, from left to right - Nina Rudduck, Gorgon petroleum engineer, Rikki Smith, HR Associate, Claire Atwell, subsurface and facilities administrator and Kyllie Walker, senior IS administrator.
To be run over 42.2 kilometres, the Chevron Marathon is not for the faint hearted! Like all City to Surf running lengths, the marathon is open to all Australian and overseas participants, and raises money for Activ - one of WAs leading community benefit organisations. Chevron Managing Director, Roy Krzywosinski, said that Chevron was proud to be a part of one of Western Australias premier community sporting events, particularly as it was aligned to the companys commitment to promoting health and wellness amongst its workforce. It is an event that not only promotes fitness, health and wellbeing but is also a major fundraiser for a charity supporting people with disability, he said. We are confident that the Chevron Marathon will prove to be a great draw card locally, nationally and internationally, that will grow in popularity in the coming years. The inaugural marathon was run last year and proved popular, boasting the largest field ever
assembled for a 42.2 kilometre event in WA. Chevron Australia Management Team sponsor of the event, NonOperated Joint Venture Manager Dave Minemier, said he again anticipated strong employee support this year.
In 2009, 600 Chevron staff and their family and friends, and Joint Venture participants, participated in the City to Surf 12 kilometres fun run and 20 - who were super-fit - opted for the inaugural marathon, he said. City to Surf Sponsorship Director Thomas Wagner said he was proud to welcome Chevron to this popular event. We are thrilled that Chevron has decided to support the community through the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ, Mr Wagner said. Furthermore, we delight in the message that the City to Surf and Chevron share about the importance of Human Energy. The 2010 Chevron Marathon will take pride of place in the Australian Road Race Calendar as the richest event with prize money over $80,000. Activ CEO, Tony Vis, said Chevrons sponsorship will make a great contribution to an event that helps to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Western Australia.
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