IntroductionThis newsletter is one in a series intended to keep the community informed about the construction of the Gas Conditioning Plant (GCP) at Esso’s existing Longford facilities near Sale in south eastern Victoria, outlining progress to date and highlighting key upcoming activities.

BackgroundThe GCP is being constructed on private land already occupied by Esso, zoned for industrial use and adjacent to the existing Longford facilities. The GCP will process gas associated with the largest domestic gas development on Australia’s eastern seaboard, the multi-billion dollar Kipper Tuna Turrum (KTT)1 Project.

Progress achieved in recent months• All major equipment has been transported safely to

site and installed in its final location • Construction of foundation works, underground

drains and site roads is nearing completion• Fabrication of the tanks, which form a critical part of

gas processing, is well progressed • Pipe work welding, installation and testing is

progressing• Electrical and communication cable installation is

underway, with electrical equipment rooms now installed

• Glycol truck loading facility now complete and operational

• Extension of existing plant maintenance workshop is now complete

1 The Gas Conditioning Plant is being developed by Esso Australia as part of the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture in which Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd (EARPL) and BHP Billiton Petroleum (Bass Strait) Pty Ltd each have a 50 percent interest. The Turrum and Tuna developments are also part of the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture. The Kipper joint venture participants are Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd (32.5% and Operator), BHP Billiton Petroleum (Bass Strait) Pty Ltd (32.5%) and Santos Offshore Pty Ltd (35%).

Over Dimensional Transports During 2015, a number of over dimensional loads were safely transported to the construction site. Most of the equipment was transported at night and spread over many days in order to minimise inconvenience to other road users and in accordance with regulatory permits.Since the commencement of the project, almost 20,000 tonnes of equipment has been moved to the site. A total of 155 oversize transports have been completed which have travelled over 35,000 cumulative kilometres, with the largest transport being over 65 metres long, carrying a piece of equipment weighing 185 tonnes.Most importantly, all our large transport movements were completed safely with no injuries recorded and no significant disruption to the community.

Truck Loading Facility Regenerated glycol which is used to process gas, has been transported by road from Longford Plants to Esso’s Barry Beach Marine Terminal (for shipping to Esso’s offshore facilities) since 1978. As part of the GCP Project, a new fully automated truck loading facility has been constructed to ensure continued safe transport of glycol.

Longford Plants Safety Case The Longford Plants Safety Case was revised in mid-2015 and submitted to WorkSafe Victoria. The Longford Plants Safety Case demonstrates how the hazards and risks of the facility are going to be managed. Existing operations and maintenance procedures are being updated to include the GCP in readiness for a 2016 start-up.

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Aerial view of the GCP construction site, looking south-west (3Q 2015)

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New Truck Loading Facility at Longford Plants

Key Upcoming Activities (next 6 months)• Complete foundation works, underground drains

and progress site roads• Progress mechanical connection of all equipment• Progress electrical and communication cable

installation • Finalise tank fabrication and installation• Progress pipe work and electrical connection to

the existing Longford facility• Pre-commissioning activities and preparing for

start-up of the plant in 2016

Safety MusterIn July 2015, Esso together with principal contractor, CB&I, and other contractors, held a two day safety muster showcasing a range of safety related initiatives and products for the workforce. The safety muster was a key event for reinforcing our site safety culture and enhancing our workforce engagement in safety. The Safety Muster provided an opportunity for the workforce to take time out from their day to day duties to share learnings, best practices and to focus on the project’s vision of Nobody Gets Hurt.

As part of the muster, Western Australian Local Hero, (Australian of the Year Awards, 2012), Helen Fitzroy addressed the workforce and shared her personal experiences of the significant impact of a serious workplace incident. The talk was very well received by the workforce and provided plenty of food for thought.

Community and Environment InitiativeFollowing a suggestion from a member of the workforce during a site waste awareness campaign, timber which was otherwise going to be discarded was provided to the Australian Men’s Shed Association. The timber will be re-used by members of the Men’s Shed for projects such as making a kids cubby house for Camp Quality to raffle, constructing garden boxes or by young men working with the older men learning new skills with timber. This initiative provided an opportunity to re-use the timber instead of sending the timber for recycling.

Contributing to the Local EconomyEsso has a strong track record of supporting contractors and suppliers in the region and has utilised local expertise in helping to deliver the project.• Construction and fabrication has generated over

600 direct field jobs• Up to 90% of the workforce is from the Gippsland

region• Local suppliers in Gippsland have provided millions

of dollars’ worth of goods and services• Australian labour, materials and equipment will make

up almost 70% percent of the project spend

FeedbackFurther information on Esso’s activities at Longford Plants is available at www.exxonmobil.com.au/longfordgcp or ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd Telephone (03) 9270 3333

Construction of the GCP Flare (September 2015)

Helen Fitzroy addressing the GCP workforce

Inside the Safety Muster (July 2015)

Construction of GCP process equipment (August 2015)