Community
Engagement in the
Northern Territory2023

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A message from Bill Townsend
INPEX Senior Vice President Corporate

Ichthys LNG: supporting energy security
and economic benefits
It was another busy year for INPEX and the Ichthys joint
venture in 2023. The safe departure of our 1000th cargo from
Ichthys LNG in December 2023 was a proud moment: witheach cargo supporting Indo-Pacific energy security, while
helping deliver positive outcomes for Northern Territorycommunities, through jobs, training and social and economic
benefits. This milestone would not have been possible
without the ongoing support of our business, communityand government stakeholders here in the Territory – and ofcourse, our people and their families.

Our pathway to net zero
INPEX is actively focused on supporting the world’s growing
demand for reliable, affordable and clean energy. As mappedout in our INPEX Vision@2022, we are working hard to help
reshape the Australian energy landscape by decarbonising
our upstream operations and investing in renewables and thenext generation clean fuels. Natural gas will continue to playa critical role in the global energy mix in 2050 and beyond.
Importantly though, it will be decarbonised.
As we move towards net-zero emissions by 2050, theTerritory remains a focal point for INPEX and will play a
critical role in the company’s decarbonisation strategy.
We are aiming to introduce carbon capture and storage (orCCS) to Ichthys LNG in the late-2020s, and our multi-year
appraisal program through the INPEX-led Bonaparte CCS
joint venture is now underway, after extensive consultation
and regulatory approval.
We are proud to be doing our part to help deliver Australia’s
net zero goals and support a carbon-neutral future. In asignificant investment to advance our non-hydrocarbon
business, INPEX is now a 50% owner of renewables company
Enel Green Power Australia. This means INPEX is now firmly
on the path to achieving gigawatt scale renewable energy
power generation by 2030 – leveraging Australia’s abundantsolar and wind resources.

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We’re listening
As a business, we value trusted relationships, so in 2023
we reached out to the Darwin community and local
stakeholders to see how we were tracking. A community
perception survey was led and implemented byindependent consultants and achieved more than 200 digitalsurvey responses and interviews with around 40 stakeholders
from a range of sectors. Some key highlights from the survey
included the majority of respondents agreeing or strongly
agreeing that INPEX:• has a strong presence in the community;• contributes to the NT economy; and• creates value for communities.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time toprovide this valuable feedback which will help inform ourbusiness activities.

Community investment
We are proud to contribute to the NT’s vibrancy and economic
resilience by working with local organisations to deliver vital
programs and services in the areas of education, training,
health and wellbeing. In 2023 highlights included the
expansion of existing partnerships with Starlight Children’sFoundation, Foodbank NT’s School Breakfast Program, andDarwin Festival – as well as new investments to support
Darwin Basketball Association, Stars Foundation and Anglicare
NT’s Safe Hangout for All Kids (SHAK) youth drop-in centre.
INPEX is part of the Darwin community. We will continue tosupport and engage with the communities we work alongsideand live in, through our long-term partnerships. We are proudof our people’s energy to make the Territory a great place to be– and together, we are contributing to a brighter future. Thankyou for your ongoing support.
Kind regards,
Bill Townsend

Results from the Community
Perception survey
Across a 12-week period in 2023, an independent
consultancy firm, on behalf of INPEX, undertook 39 face-toface interviews with government, peak industry associations,
local businesses, and community stakeholders to gauge
sentiment and overall awareness of INPEX and the INPEX
Ichthys Project in the NT.

Value Perception
56% of all respondents
Agree or Strongly Agreethat INPEX is a trusted
organisation.
60% of all respondents
Agree or Strongly Agreethat INPEX creates value
for communities.
53% of all respondents Agreeor Strongly Agree that INPEX
has a strong presence in thecommunity.

The survey campaign also generated 184 responses fromthe general public via a digital survey and 26 responses fromindividual businesses at a business networking event hosted
by Chamber of Commerce NT.
Below are some of the key findings of the Community
Perception survey across a range of stakeholder groups.

Accessible and transparent
communication

Engagement with Aboriginalcommunities

Communicate with stakeholders
to ensure a high-level ofawareness and allow flexibility
to effectively plan

Relationship with Larrakia People
is considered excellent and abenchmark for the industry

Opportunity:
Promote good news stories
and shareSocial licence and community
investment

69% of face-to-facerespondents Strongly Agreethat INPEX contributes to theNorthern Territory’s economy.

Activities and contributions
seen as a benchmark for theindustry. High level of acceptanceof social licence to operate.

30% of all respondents
Disagree or Strongly Disagree
that INPEX businessinformation is readily
available and accessible.

Opportunity:
Greater grass roots engagement– regional communities andyouth sport, beneficial for the
future pathways.

Opportunity:
Greater cultural training to
be undertaken by INPEX staff
when visiting country andengaging Elders

Carbon Capture and Storage
Lack of awareness in community
and industry
Opportunity:
Education campaign focusing
on CCS technology and LNG
within the energy transition
and the community3

Local employment
Production Technician trainee
career milestones
In early 2023, nine INPEX trainees celebrated an exciting
career milestone as newly qualified Production Technicians.
The two-year traineeship program, delivered by Programmed
Skilled Workforce, combines on-the-job and classroom-based
training, during which participants gain a Certificate II and
III in Process Plant Operations, as well as other important
training including emergency response, high-risk licensing,first aid, and a suite of safety training courses.
Newly qualified Production Technician, Bruce Jarmyn,
expressed his gratitude to the Larrakia Development
Corporation (LDC) for providing an entry point to theenergy industry and is looking forward to progressing his
career with INPEX.

Ramingining opportunities expo
Following the success of the 2022 Ramingining careers
expo, INPEX team members and contractors revisited thecommunity for the 2023 event organised by Arnhem Land
Progress Aboriginal Corporation. The purpose of the expo
was twofold – to educate the community on health care andeducate students on career opportunities.
Ichthys LNG Maintenance trainee Eliha Baker returned to hishome community where he represented INPEX and sharedstories of his success. Eliha gained employment at the Ichthys
LNG Darwin facility after attending the 2022 Ramingining
careers expo and chatting with Ichthys LNG MaintenanceSupervisor, Derreck Gepp.

“LDC provided a pathway to my life-long goal, which
I am proud to have achieved through my own hard workand commitment.”“At the end of the day, it’s not about what I haveaccomplished, it’s about who I may have inspired. I hope myjourney will encourage other Indigenous people to step outof their comfort zone like I did,” Bruce said.
Since 2015, 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
have successfully completed their Production Technician
traineeships, equating to 34% of INPEX’s overall trainee
cohort of 35.

“At the end of the day, it’s not about
what I have accomplished, it’s
about who I may have inspired.
I hope my journey will encourageother Indigenous people to stepout of their comfort zone like I did”
— Bruce Jarmyn

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Jacob Anderson (Planner), Eliha Baker (trainee), Derreck Gepp
(Maintenance Supervisor), Kenneth Pannell (Environmental Advisor)

Image at top of page: INPEX and Programmed teams celebrating
the Production Technician trainee achievements at Aboriginal Bush
Traders in Darwin

During the expo, INPEX team members discussed
employment pathways with community members, sharedvirtual tours of the onshore and offshore facilities throughVR headsets, and gifted AFL merch – donated by Gold Coast
Suns – to students with the highest school attendance.
Year upon year, the event continues to grow with more
employer stalls, government representation and community
participation. INPEX is pleased to support the Ramingining
careers expo, helping to empower generations and enhance
the social and economic benefits of remote communities.

Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides urgent
healthcare services to remote communities – services which
are often taken for granted in metro areas.
INPEX proudly supports RFDS, backing its efforts to provide
free community services including emergency evacuations
from remote communities and cattle stations.

With a fleet of 80 aircraft across 23 bases throughout
Australia, including one in Darwin and Alice Springs, RFDS
responds to emergencies in the Territory every 20 minutes.
Health staff stationed on INPEX’s two offshore Ichthys LNG
production facilities, 240 kilometres off the coast from
Broome, are supported by four RFDS members in Darwin andfour in Western Australia.
“RFDS has provided essential primary healthcare services
on our Ichthys LNG facilities, both onshore and offshore,
for several years,” INPEX HSE Manager – Support, David
Robotham said.
“Over the years, RFDS has expanded its services toencompass primary health care and preventative measuresand, more recently, INPEX and RFDS have started to explore
other initiatives to support the NT community,” David said.
We look forward to many more years of partnership with
RFDS, supporting the mission of helping Australians live
healthier and happier lives.

INPEX Onshore HSE Team Lead Mark Cooper with RFDS Paramedic Jordyn Slattery at the Ichthys LNG Onshore Facilities

5Celebrating our people
Our Women in Resources shine bright
The annual Women in Resources awards celebrates the
success of women, gender diversity champions and thoseworking to enhance diversity and inclusion across the NT’s
resource sector. At the 2023 event, INPEX was delighted tocongratulate two team members who were recognised as
finalists at the NT awards with one exceptional woman taking
out the national award in Canberra.

and exploring different approaches to resolve problems, has apositive impact on all those who interact with her.
Cordelia is a role model to young women in the engineering
field, and regularly supports after-hours events and activities.
Her ability to problem-solve complex engineering solutions
while managing high workload demands has earnt Cordelia
several nominations for ‘Making a Difference’ at INPEX’s
International Women’s Day awards and many accolades fromher colleagues.

An outstanding win for Lindsay
Lindsay Gerrard, INPEX Operations Instrumentation andElectrical (Inlec) Technician, was named the winner of the
INPEX Outstanding Tradeswoman/Operator category at the
Women in Resources awards in Darwin. In late 2023, Lindsay
was also recognised as the winner of the National Womenin Resources awards. Lindsay’s natural ability to lead, support
others, and break new ground in her field resulted in her
nomination for the award.
As a proud Gamilaroi woman, Lindsay has had an impressive
career journey which has taken her from carpentry toelectrical work, with a focus on instrumentation and control.
Supporting the community is a high priority for Lindsay. Fromvolunteering for the Girls Academy to mentoring children
on the Tiwi Islands, her knowledge sharing helps younger
generations build confidence and self-esteem.
Alongside her natural mentoring abilities, Lindsay’s technicaltalent led to her promotion to a Work Execution Lead role inthe 2022 Ichthys LNG maintenance shutdown making her
the first female to hold such a position in the field.

INPEX Engineering team Lead Cordelia Mac accepts finalist award

Group training NT awards
Dianna Lee: Trainee of the Year award runner-up
INPEX Corporate Affairs Advisor in Darwin, Dianna Lee, wasannounced as runner up in the ‘Trainee of the Year’ category
at the Group Training NT (GTNT) awards.
In 2022 Dianna commenced a Certificate IV in ProjectManagement with GTNT, with the training delivered by
Charles Darwin University and a job position hosted by INPEX
in our NT Corporate Office. Dianna’s initiative, professional
growth and development to date resulted in her nomination
for the award.
On completion of the traineeship in March 2023 Dianna
commenced a role with INPEX in the Corporate Affairs teamand is currently supporting a range of community investment
and educational activities in the NT.

INPEX Operations Technician Inlec Lindsay Gerrard accepts award
from INPEX General Manager Onshore Dave Dann

Exceptional recognition for Cordelia
A special mention to fellow nominee, Cordelia Mac INPEXEngineering Team Lead, who was recognised as an
Exceptional Women in Resources award finalist. Cordelia’s
focus on developing her team, leading wellbeing initiatives,

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INPEX Corporate Affairs Advisor Dianna Lee joined by members of the
INPEX NT team, at the GTNT awards nightOur valued partners

Foodbank in the NT – Christmas
food drive

Starlight Children’s Foundation Express
Room brightens days
In 2023, INPEX was delighted to continue its partnershipwith Starlight Children’s Foundation to support theoperation of the Starlight Express Room at Royal Darwin
Hospital and expand support to now include the Healthier
Futures Initiative (HFI) operating across the NT.
The Starlight Express Room is the only treatment-free spacein the hospital for children and their families to access arange of facilities and recreational activities, socialise andenjoy time away from the stress of the wards during theirstay in hospital.

INPEX team stocking up at Coles for the Foodbank SA & NT
Christmas food drive

Foodbank was founded with a vision to achieve zero hunger.
As the primary provider of food and grocery relief in theNT, Foodbank SA & NT relies solely on donations and thegenerosity of others to help feed those in need – both during
times of crisis and consistently throughout the year.

The HFI, funded by the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture,facilitates the presence of Captain Starlight at mobile healthclinics (in remote NT communities) to promote attendanceof children and their families during routine check-ups,
helping kids feel less anxious about medical visits andmaking clinics a positive experience. In turn, this leads toimproved appointment attendance, meaning more kids get
their vital health checks and treatments for improved longterm health and wellbeing.

The INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture has been a proudsupporter of Foodbank SA & NT for a number of years and ispleased to continue to support the School Breakfast Program
across the Territory into 2024.
Aiming to combat hunger and increase school attendance,
the School Breakfast Program provides a free daily breakfast
to students in participating schools, currently operating inaround 40 schools across the Territory.
In December 2023, representatives from INPEX’s Darwin
team, as well as members from INPEX’s offices in Perth,
Norway and Japan, were very pleased to support the
Foodbank SA & NT Christmas food drive. After hitting the
local Coles and filling several trolleys to the brim, items were
donated to Foodbank’s warehouse in Berrimah where they
were distributed to those doing it tough at Christmas.

Nellie having fun with a Captain in the Starlight Express Room

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Partnering with Anglicare NT’s SHAK
youth hub in Darwin

Specifically, by contributing to this program, we hope toincrease the capacity of the SHAK to achieve the following:

Anglicare NT’s Safe Hangout for All Kids (SHAK) youth hub,operating at Sanderson Middle School, offers a safe andsupportive space for Darwin’s young people to spend
time outside of school hours. The SHAK provides accessto activities, services and meaningful programs that
support resilience, self-determination, and social andemotional wellbeing.

• Provide employment and trainee pathways for local young
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Operated by Australian Red Cross for 20 years, service
delivery of the SHAK transitioned to Anglicare NT incollaboration with CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation in August2023. The INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture has been a proudsupporter of the SHAK youth hub since 2015.
“We are thrilled about the new partnership with INPEX. This
enables us to expand activities offered at the SHAK andprovide career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander young people,” said Craig Kelly, CEO of Anglicare NT.

Kayllah Motlop (left) and Boab Murray-Atfield (right) at the SHAK

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• Provide increased trauma-informed training andprofessional development opportunities for SHAK staff.
• Support increased delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander cultural activities by local Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples and businesses.
• Provide additional activities for young Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples to improve health andwellbeing and increase engagement in education/training/skills development.

Stars Foundation participants

Stars Foundation
On behalf of the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture, we arepleased to highlight our new community partnership with
Stars Foundation (Stars), which aims to support female
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to remain inschool and actively engaged in education to finish Year 12.
The program also supports students’ successful transition
into further study or employment. Central to the program’s
success are culturally sensitive and empowering mentors
who create a safe environment for students to develop
positive self-esteem and essential life skills and unlock
their full potential during impressionable years, ultimately
preparing them for a brighter future with sustainable career
pathways.

Since the program launch in 2015, Stars students haveachieved an impressive school attendance record. In 2022,
their school attendance rate of 80 per cent, outperformed
Indigenous students not participating in the program (68per cent). Additionally, the Year 12 completion rate for theirstudents stood at an exceptional 91 per cent, in contrast to
the national Year 12 completion rate for Indigenous students,
which was 65 per cent.
We are very proud to partner with an organisation that
positively impacts the lives of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander girls and looks forward to fostering andstrengthening this relationship for years to come.

In 2022, Stars provided invaluable support to more than
2,400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls across 43
school programs in the Northern Territory, Western Australia,
Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Stars also actively
supported their 2021 high school graduates and Stars Alumni
cohort. In 2023, Stars worked with around 3,000 students
across 52 schools.

In 2023, Stars provided invaluable
support to more than 3,200 students
across all mainland states and theNorthern Territory.
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INPEX team cyclist Cameron Lockley (second from the left)

INPEX in thecommunity: sport
Tiwi Islands Grand Final showdown
The highly anticipated Tiwi Islands AFL Grand Final, between
the Tuyu Buffaloes and Pumarali Thunder and Lightning,
drew thousands of passionate supporters who were off
their seats and cheering from the sidelines, including INPEX
team members who made the trip from Darwin to Bathurst
Island alongside representatives from long-term community
partner, AFL Northern Territory.
In what turned out to be a nail-biting showdown, in the end
the Tuyu Buffaloes narrowly won by 70-63!
INPEX has proudly partnered with AFL NT for more than adecade, most recently supporting capacity building of local
clubs at a grassroots level with equipment and volunteer
development as well as supporting the Michael Long
Learning and Leadership Centre. Well done teams, we can’t
wait for next season!

During 145, 110, 52 or 22-kilometre routes, cyclists persevere
through dry season heat – while dodging the odd kangaroo
along the way – to reach the finish line and enjoy live music,
award presentations and well-deserved refuelling.
Well done to all our team INPEX riders including General
Manager Onshore Operations, Dave Dann, alongside
Cameron Lockley, Yuta Kato, Mark Cooper and Dominic Boyle,for successfully completing the challenge - no easy feat!

Winners ‘wheely’ are grinners!
Friendly competition was in full force between INPEX teams
during a recent game of wheelchair basketball. INPEX as
proud supporter and member of the Darwin Basketball
Association (DBA), was delighted to mark the milestone witha team-building exercise at the DBA centre.
Local basketball legends, Tom O’Neill Thorne and Clarence
McCarthy Grogan, provided a coaching crash course to theteams before play commenced. Between a few air balls,
double dribbles and successful steals, teams managed toshoot some hoops in a fun (yet challenging) game.
At INPEX, we strive to make a positive contribution to theAustralian communities in which we operate. We are proud
to be supporting the vibrancy of our local communities andlook forward to watching Darwin’s basketball teams on the
court for many seasons to come. Go Salties!

Excited spectators cheering on the game

Top End Gran Fondo successHundreds of cyclists once again hit the road in the annual
Top End Gran Fondo. As proud event sponsors for thesecond consecutive year, INPEX was behind riders every
pedal of the way as they tackled the journey through the
Territory’s Top End.
Each year, the Territory displays a true sense of community
collaboration with anticipation and excitement filling the air
in the lead up to the ride.
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Winning INPEX team (left to right) Delna Vaghaiwala, Yuko Tokunaga,
Cameron Lockley, Charles Briston, Tom O’Neill Thorne, Dianna Lee,
Sharon Sammut, Max Stretton, and Cara BurkeSupporting education andtraining for Territorians

AFLNT Michael Long Learning andLeadership Centre
The INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture has been a proudsupporter of AFLNT’s Michael Long Learning and Leadership
Centre (MLLLC) since 2016. The MLLLC aims to support andempower young Aboriginal students through leadership andeducational opportunities, encouraging school engagement
and personal growth. The MLLLC programs are delivered to avast number of communities across the Northern Territory.
The program incorporates educational, leadership andsporting (AFL) components that encompass health andwellbeing, literacy and numeracy, team building, creative artsand goal mapping. Schools are encouraged to select students
for the MLLLC residential program based on pre-program
participation, school attendance and positive attitude/
behaviour within the school environment.
A highlight for the INPEX team has been the opportunity
to participate as volunteers in the weekly awards sessions
at the camps.

INPEX Graduate Mechanical Engineer Alwin Lal presenting at the
CDU STEM expo

Charles Darwin University STEM expo
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has hosted the National
Science Experience annually since 2006. One hundredyear-9 students are given the opportunity annually to attend
a three-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths(STEM) learning experience designed to inspire future STEMrelated career pathways.
In 2023, INPEX was proud to sponsor the event for the firsttime, helping to bring students from remote communities toDarwin to attend the event.
INPEX Graduate Mechanical Engineer Alwin Lal attended theprogram and shared insights into the STEM-related career
opportunities on offer at INPEX.

INPEX General Manager Onshore Operations Dave Dann participating
in a MLLLC award session“I was amazed by the high level of engagement from thesestudents during my talk. They not only asked great questions
about my experience as a former student, but also what it’s
like to work at INPEX, and were genuinely interested in myday-to-day activities as an engineer.
“I’m confident that we have some upcoming bright young
minds that will pave the path of the energy industry’s future,”
Alwin said.

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Okawa-san honoured with Doctorate of
Economics

Supporting a brighter future for
NT Youth

INPEX Senior Vice President Oceania Projects, Hitoshi Okawa(former President Director INPEX Australia) was presented an
Honorary Doctorate of Economics at a graduation ceremony
hosted by Charles Darwin University (CDU).

With the rise of new technologies, Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills are becoming
increasingly important in our everyday lives and job
opportunities.

The ceremony was presided over by CDU Chancellor, The
Hon. Paul Henderson AO.

We’re proud to support the Australian Resources & Energy
Employer Association (AREEA) Bright Futures STEM Programin Darwin, aiming to inspire the next generation to pursue aninterest in STEM subjects and careers in the energy industry.

The Honorary Doctorate was awarded in recognition of
Okawa-san’s fundamental role in enabling the A$ 60-billion
INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG energy development and thevast economic and social benefits flowing to Australiancommunities as a result.
Okawa-san used his speech at the event to highlight thesignificance Ichthys LNG plays on a global scale, towards
energy security and in building the bridges of strong bilateralrelationships between Australia and Japan.
To the graduates, he emphasised anything is possible and not
to let others convince you otherwise.

In mid-2023, INPEX Corporate Coordination Officer Charles
Briston and Electrical Engineer Vacation Student Hamza
Kamran, travelled to seven schools across the Northern
Territory to share their career journeys, advice, and lead
STEM-based activities with more than 580 students
collectively.
After a week of school visits, Charles earnt himself a celebritylike reputation amongst the young ones.
“I got home one day after the school visits and was met by
one of the kids down the road who was shooting hoops in
his driveway. He looked at me in disbelief and with so much
excitement said ‘you came to my school! That was awesome.
I loved it. When are you coming back?’,” Charles said.
Safe to say, a good time was had by all.

The Hon. Paul Henderson AO (left) presents Okawa-san with an
Honorary Doctorate of Economics

INPEX Electrical Engineer Vacation Student Hamza Kamranpresenting to a year 6 student cohort

12The Hon. Selena Uibo providing a keynote address at our RAP launch in Darwin at the Parliament House

Reaffirming our commitment to reconciliation
One of INPEX’s key highlights in 2023 was the launch of its
Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2023-2025 – ourthird Stretch RAP and sixth RAP overall. Joined by special
guests from government, industry, community partnerorganisations and employees, various celebratory launch
events provided an opportunity to reflect on our RAP journey
to date.
In Darwin, an event was hosted at the NT Parliament
House where The Hon. Selena Uibo MLA, then NT Minister
for Aboriginal Affairs spoke highly of INPEX’s approach to
Reconciliation.
“INPEX has been a leader in utilising the RAP approach
to mould relationships and positioning with First Nations
peoples,” Minister Uibo said.

INPEX is proud of its RAP achievements to date yet
recognises there is still more to do.
We’re excited to continue to build on our RAP deliverables
and progress our vision for an Australia where Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples thrive through equitableparticipation in social and economic development.

To find out more about our RAP
commitments, scan the QR code.

“Also crucial, are the Ichthys LNG environmental andgreenhouse gas offsets programs in the NT. That includes
implementation of the Savanna Fire Management Program,
Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program and establishment ofa Conservation Agreement Area. These programs create
positive environmental, cultural and economic outcomes for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
“That is a deeply impressive, crystal clear and measurable listof targets.
“On the basis that past performance is a good measureof future success INPEX is now entering into a busy andrewarding three years,” Minister Uibo said.
In Perth, at the Epoch Café at Boola Bardip (WA Museum)
The Hon. Dr Tony Buti MLA, Western Australian Minister for
Aboriginal Affairs was also complimentary towards INPEX’s
key commitments on employment, capacity building andenvironmental offset programs.

INPEX Vice President People & Collaboration Chad Calvert (left)
joined by The Hon. Selena Uibo (right) at our RAP launchcelebration in Darwin

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Supporting industry
and businesses
2023 Meet the Buyer
Members of the INPEX procurement, offshore and onshore
buyer teams participated in the Energy Club NT’s Meetthe Buyer event in Darwin. The event provided 26 local
suppliers the opportunity to connect with industry buyers,
helping form new connections and business prospects,
with an impressive 500 meetings hosted at the speednetworking event.
INPEX is proud to be the major sponsor of Meet the Buyer
for the third year in a row. We place strong value on local
capability and aim to continue to improve our working
relationship with Territory businesses.

Women in Resources – Changing thenarrative
INPEX was proud to sponsor the Women in Resources‘Changing the Narrative’ event in Darwin. Providing guests
with an understanding of the social and economic value ofthe resources sector to the Territory’s growth and success,presenters included former NT Deputy Chief Minister, Nicole
Manison, registered psychologist and healthcare leadershipcoach, Michelle Taylor and Assure Program’s Therese Cury.

Practical advice was also delivered on empowering members
to be resilient at times when faced with negativity about theirwork in the industry, both professionally and socially.

NT Export Awards
The Northern Territory is a significant contributor toAustralia’s national trade and economy. INPEX was proud
to support the 30th Chief Ministers NT Export Awards,
acknowledging NT businesses for their excellence inexporting.
As sponsor for two award categories, INPEX Corporate
and Property Supervisor Cameron Lockley, was delighted
to present the Advanced Technologies Award and theSustainability and Green Award to Spee3D.
“It was an honour to represent INPEX at the 2023 NT Chief
Ministers Export Awards.
“It was an inspirational event showcasing innovation andtechnological initiatives from Territory businesses and theirability to thrive at an international level with exporting
ventures,” Cameron said.
Congratulations to all winners and nominees!

The discussion focused on stories of success where theresources industry had influenced positive socio-economicchange in local community and its generational effect.

INPEX Property Supervisor Cameron Lockley presenting Spee3D
their award

Women in Resources lunch and learn

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Image at top of page: INPEX team engaged with suppliers at the ECNT
‘Meet the Buyer’ event

Blak Business Awards
In August 2023, the second Blak Business Awards, hosted
by Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network, took
place at the picturesque Mindil Beach Resort and Casino
Lawns in Darwin. The event celebrates Indigenous-owned
businesses accomplishments across 14 award categories
and provides network opportunities.
Over 375 Indigenous business owners, community
leaders, sponsors, and government representatives
attended the awards night. INPEX is proud to be a firsttime Bronze Sponsor of this event. We congratulate all
winners and nominees.

INPEX Corporate Coordination Officer Charles Briston (left) and INPEX
Category Principal Labour Gary Bell (right) represented INPEX at theBlak Business awards

Sharing the Harbour safely
INPEX is committed to sharing Darwin Harbour safely
with all recreational and commercial users.
Up to three liquefied natural gas (LNG) export carriers
and one liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier are
received each week at the Ichthys LNG onshore
processing facilities at Bladin Point. In addition, up to
one condensate carrier is received each fortnight.
The Regional Harbourmaster has declared a marine
safety zone restricting access around Bladin Point,
including the product loading jetty, to ensure the safetyof everyone on the water.
All Harbour users are encouraged to observe theHarbourmaster’s marine safety zone, available
at Marine safety – https://nt.gov.au/marine/marine-safety
Contact: 1800 705 010
enquiries@INPEX.com.au
INPEX.com.au

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Further information
Read more about our business and community
engagement activities in the Northern Territory
region by scanning the QR code.

Community enquiries
Please contact us with any enquiries or questions on 1800 705 010 or enquiries@inpex.com.au
Ichthys LNG is a joint venture between INPEX group companies (the Operator), major partner TotalEnergies, and the Australian subsidiaries
of CPC Corporation Taiwan, Osaka Gas, Kansai Electric Power, JERA and Toho Gas.

INPEX Darwin Office
Level 8, 59 Mitchell Street
Darwin, Northern Territory 0800

@INPEXaustralia@INPEXau@INPEX@INPEXaustralia