AGI Tanami will begin testing the Tanami Gas Pipeline by introducing gas at the pressure under which it will operate.
Once testing is successfully completed and independently verified, the pipeline will be able to go into full operational mode.
The Tanami Gas Pipeline will provide gas to Newmont’s Granites gold mine located approximately 550km north-west of Alice Springs in the Tanami Desert. Historically the mining operations have had to rely on diesel to operate, which meant a pause in production if roads became impassable and diesel could not get through.
The Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Paul Kirby, said, “Newmont’s Territory mining operations are some of the most successful gold operations in Australia. This pipeline will provide year-round, cleaner power – supporting existing jobs and creating the potential for more jobs.
“The Territory Labor Government will continue to focus on attracting private sector investment across the Territory, and on getting job-creating projects out of the ground as quickly as possible.”
