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OPERATIONS BULLETIN ISSUE #34 SEPTEMBER 2019 IN THIS ISSUE... Prizes up for grabs for students with winning STEM pitch Positive change in Miles Beach clean-up on Curtis Islands coastlines Local supplier portal launch
OPERATIONS BULLETIN Issue #34 September 2019
PRIZES UP FOR GRABS FOR STUDENTS WITH WINNING
STEM PITCH
Prizes up for grabs! The 2019 Future Makers STEM Awards are now open. The winner will receive a $500 voucher, STEM prize pack and show their work at the World
Science Festival Brisbane in 2020. Visit www.futuremakers.org.au/awards
Calling all Western Downs and Gladstone region students Katrina Mullin, Production Excellence Manager at Shell’s QGC
with big ideas to solve some of today’s greatest challenges. business, said the awards were a great way for students to get an
The 2019 Future Makers STEM Awards have opened, and understanding of what a career in STEM could look like.
the winner will have their idea displayed at World Science
“Students will need to use problem solving and creative thinking to
Festival Brisbane in Chinchilla and Gladstone next year.
develop their innovative ideas, skills that are needed for the jobs of
Students need to research and identify a local problem in their the future”, Ms Mullin said.
community that focusses on one of the four award categories of
“People with STEM skills are in demand and work across exciting
Environmental, Recycling, Natural Disaster or Health and use their
projects. The awards are a way for students to showcase their
knowledge of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)
ideas and gain insight into the possibilities of a job in STEM”.
to showcase the issue, pitch the idea and show how they did it.
The awards are now open for submissions and close Friday 11
There are two categories across each region, one for students in
October 2019. Students can find out more about the awards and
Years 5 and 6 and one for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 and the first
how to apply by visiting www.futuremakers.org.au/awards.
prize recipient will receive a $500 voucher, a STEM prize pack
and the opportunity to showcase their work at the World Science
Festival Brisbane in 2020. Other great prizes are up for grabs.
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OPERATIONS BULLETIN Issue #34 September 2019
POSITIVE CHANGE BEING ACHIEVED IN MILES
Miles State School principal Steve Bennett is already seeing great results from his daughter’s involvement in the Health-e-Regions telehealth program funded by Shell’s
QGC business.
Steve Bennett is uniquely placed to “We decided to participate in the “We are getting some really good
understand the impact the Health-e- program as a way of supporting child outcomes. We are seeing kids able
Regions telehealth program is having development and we have noticed to socialize better, being able to
across the Miles school community. an increase in the number of students communicate better, it all adds up.
presenting with speech and language
Steve is not only the principal at Miles “People have commented on an overall
issues in recent times,” Steve said.
State School, he’s also the parent of one improvement in our child’s ability to
of the 12 school students that are currently While Health-e-Regions is just one part of communicate with her peers, teachers
taking part in the program. the school’s holistic approach to speech and other staff. She is becoming
and language for students, Steve said more confident, more social and
Health-e-Regions is a partnership between
it was an important one because of its more capable in the classroom. She
Shell’s QGC business and the University
accessibility. actively socialises and her friends
of Queensland’s Centre for Online Health.
can understand her which makes for
“The program provides levels of access
It links students at schools in Miles, a positive experience and sense of
to speech pathology services that may
Wandoan, Chinchilla and Tara to health wellbeing.”
not otherwise be possible for our students
specialists at UQ in Brisbane – providing
and their families,” he said.
them with access to one-on-one support
through telehealth. “Students who may not have had
access to therapy outside of school due
At Miles the focus is on improving speech
to cost, travel time and distances are
and language, while other schools
now receiving one-on-one support and
also access occupational therapy and
therapy.”
audiology testing.
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WANDOAN’S GREEN TRANSFORMATION 1770 FESTIVAL
BENEFITS FROM
SHELL’S QGC
COMMUNITIES FUND
The 1770 festival has received an upgraded
stage thanks to $40,000 from the Shell
QGC Communities Fund. Pictured are
Project Manager Wayne Hartfiel, Shell
QGC Social Performance Advisor Marilyn
Steel and 1770 Festival Event Manager,
Debbie O’Flaherty in front of the new stage.
Performances at this year’s
Gladstone region 1770
Drought-ravaged Wandoan State School is about to have a transformation thanks to the funding from Shell’s
QGC Communities Fund for the Greener Ovals project.
festival were able to benefit
from a new extension to the
stage at the festival’s home,
From brown and dusty to green and “Without this fund we wouldn’t be able the SES grounds.
lush – the Wandoan State School to achieve what we are going to achieve
sporting ovals are on the verge of a this year,” P&C president Greg Zillman Shell’s QGC Communities Fund
said. provided $40,000 to Discovery
remarkable transformation.
Coast Tourism and Commerce to
The region’s drought has left the fields dry, “It’s getting harder and harder to construct an 8x4 metre extension
with the school unable to afford the cost of fundraise in small towns. It is possible but to the 1770 community stage.
irrigation. for a project of this size we needed funds
The project has improved the
to help get us over the line.” safety, security and functionality
For the students who play on the ovals,
prickles and burrs are common-place. Greg says the Greener Ovals Project of the facility and offers cost
However, most students avoid the oval will be finished by the end of 2019. As savings in running events such as
altogether. They stick to a small patch of a past student and parent, he can’t wait the Captain Cook 1770 Festival,
Agnes Blues and Rock Festival.
grass, about the size of a netball court, to see the kids running around on the
which is irrigated. school’s ovals enjoying their sports. Discovery Coast Tourism and
Commerce (DCTC) President
That’s all about to change thanks to the “They’re excited as,” he said.
Amber Rogers said the
Greener Ovals Project. improvement to the community
“I always get approached and asked
For two years the school’s P&C has been when’s it going to be finished by the asset would benefit the whole
working to make the project a reality. It school’s kids and they’re absolutely community.
provides access to water from Western stoked with it and I can’t wait to see them “Accessing grants like the Shell
Downs Regional Council’s water treatment all fall over on the green grass and have QGC Communities Fund allows
plant to keep grass growing. a bit of fun. us to host more events for the
community,” Ms Rogers said.
The council is on board, but installing “It also benefits the wider community
tanks, pipes, pumps and laying turf at the and tourism and allows us to run other
school costs a lot of money. events at the school, so that we can
become more dependent on fundraising
This prompted the P&C to apply for
ourselves.”
funding through last year’s round of the
Shell’s QGC Communities Fund. They
were successful, and the assistance has
been crucial to making the Greener Ovals
Project a reality.
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CAMELS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND MUSIC transformation she’d seen since arriving
in Tara for the festival.
“When I first got here, I was amazed at
how much a tiny town it was, and then it
turned into this,” Sally said.
She also said she didn’t expect to be
greeted by a team of expert scientists as
she went through the entrance.
“It’s awesome. The first thing I thought
was, I wish my grandson was here. He’d
stay here all day in this tent.
“Just look at their faces (of the kids), every
single one of them is so interested.”
Shell’s QGC business sponsored the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races and took along the Shell
Questacon Science Circus to entertain the 10,000 visitors at the event. She did have one regret, though. There
wasn’t enough time to spend at the Shell
Camels, culture, science and music. Housed at the Shell’s QGC business tent, QGC tent. She had a busy day of sheep
They don’t ordinarily go hand in the Shell Questacon team engaged the shearing, whip cracking and country
hand, but they were all celebrated young (and not so young) in all things music performances to look forward to.
by more than 10,000 people at the science. The aim: to captivate and inspire
That’s what keeps people coming
Tara Festival of Culture and Camel them to consider the possibilities that a
and why the tenth edition of the Tara
Races. science-related career can offer.
festival of Culture and Camel Races is
Shell’s QGC business is not just a sponsor Sally Bates is from Culburra Beach, the biggest yet – there’s a little bit of
and supporter of this event, we also took on the New South Wales south coast. something for everyone.
the Shell Questacon Science Circus team However, she spends most of her time
We’ll see you at the next festival in 2021!
on the road to entertain crowds with travelling around Australia with her dog
exciting science experiments. Pepsi. Sally said she was amazed by the
SUPPORTING LOCAL CAFE IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS
The uniforms arrived just in time for the
festival and allowed Karen to move on
her next big project.
“That boost of money coming in for us
is just huge,” she said.
“I’ve had all these things I wanted to
get done before the camel races. I’ve
wanted to get new uniforms and new
paintwork done out the front and things
like that. It’s just made it possible.”
A small catering contract with Shell’s QGC business means big things for the Tara Café. The new uniforms Karen has been running the Tara
purchased from another local business is just the start for Tara Café owner Karen Brauer. Café for 25 years and has always
tried to buy local, because she’s seen
The Tara Café had a brand-new look Tara Café owner Karen Brauer said the
the impact it can have across many
at this year’s Festival of Culture and positive impact of this contract had been
businesses.
Camel Races. felt across many Tara businesses.
That’s why it’s so encouraging for her
This year, the café’s staff were decked out “You don’t realise how much of a roll-on
to see larger companies purchasing
in brand new uniforms. And it’s all thanks effect it has when you support one local
services locally.
to a small catering contract with Shell’s business in town, because I was getting
QGC business. my bread from the local bakery and milk “We know that we deliver a great
from the milkman,” Karen said. service and we were able to share
The café recently delivered food to the benefits with other local businesses,
hundreds of workers as they finished shifts Karen used the extra money coming into
which is great for us and great for
during the recent shutdown of the Jordan the café to purchase new staff uniforms
the town.”
processing plant. that were “desperately needed” from
another local business, The Modern Trend.
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OPERATIONS BULLETIN Issue #34 September 2019
LAUREN’S PATHWAY TO A NEW CAREER
Dalby’s Lauren Hirning is just eight
months into her traineeship as a gas
plant operator with Shell’s QGC
business, but couldn’t be more
excited about her future career.
Last year Lauren, 20, successfully applied
for the QGC Pathways Apprenticeship
and Traineeship Program. She’s now
started a Certificate 3 in Process Plant
Operations and she’s getting hands-on
professional experience in the natural
gas industry.
Lauren, who is currently working at the
Ruby Jo Central Processing Plant, said
the opportunity she’d been given had
changed her life.
“I applied because the job was in a
Dalby’s Lauren Hirning is getting hands-on experience with Shell’s QGC Pathways Apprenticeship and
field that is thriving with great career Traineeship Program for her Certificate 3 in Process Plant Operations.
prospects.
“The extent of what I have learnt and “This would be an opportunity that could the Western Downs Region kick off
continue to learn each and every day is take me all over the world, but I would be their career in the natural gas industry,
amazing. just as happy staying right here in my own learning on the job while completing a
backyard where I grew up.” nationally-recognised qualification.
“My goal now is to hopefully get a
permanent position as a gas plant The Pathways Program, introduced in
operator. 2017, has seen 22 people from across
NEW JOB BRINGS POSITIVE CHANGE FOR BRITTANY
When it comes to work, Brittany “I’ve always done simple admin or reception
Mailman has a motto she lives by - work and have never really expanded my
“The only way to do great work, is knowledge or skills outside of that,” Brittany said.
to love what you do.”
“So, when I was considered for this role, I was
Which is why Brittany’s so happy to have excited, as I could take on something a little
secured a job she loves at MPC Kinetic in different.”
Chinchilla.
Brittany’s main focus is now on health on safety
Since March, Brittany has been working as and being responsible for interpreting training
a project administrator at MPC Kinetic after requirements and working with managers
being helped into the role by Indigenous to deliver on these commitments, as well as
Workstars, a company specialising in managing the company’s training and safety
the placement of Aboriginal and Torres databases.
Strait Islander people into meaningful
She says she’s loving the change and is already
employment.
considering what career opportunities lie
Brittany, a proud Bidjara woman, is one ahead.
of 110 people placed by Indigenous
“I’ve only been with the company for a few
Workstars through its partnership with Shell’s
short months, but I believe I have gained more
QGC business, of which MPC Kinetic
confidence, determination, communication
has been a long-term contractor delivering
Shell’s QGC Indigenous Workstars program
skills, the ability to work in harmony, problem-
pipework for Shell’s QGC business.
secures another placement for Brittany Mailman at solving skills and loyalty,” she said.
MPC Kinetic in Chinchilla. Brittany is one of 110 This new job is a big change for Brittany,
people placed by Indigenous Workstars through “I look forward to the excellent opportunities
who is taking on more responsibility than
its partnership with Shell’s QGC business. MPC Kinetic will provide me.”
she’s previously had.
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BETTER RESOURCING SCIENCE TEACHERS
RSEA SUPPORTING
INDIGENOUS
TRAINEES
Our five trainees taking
Shell Australia Vice President East Tony Nunan announced the new online learning resources portal for teachers
in Queensland. The interactive platform is funded through the Future Makers partnership between Shell‘s QGC part in the Western Downs
business and the Queensland Museum Network. Indigenous Careers Program
received brand new PPE gear
Teachers in Queensland can now They can then download comprehensive courtesy of RSEA Australia.
access interactive learning resources resources that give them expert tips and
outline engaging activities to involve their The Western Downs Indigenous
directly linked to the curriculum, thanks
students in science experiments. Careers Program provides
to the Future Makers partnership.
employment and training for local
The new online portal is an interactive The online platform builds on the other Indigenous Australians. The program,
way for teachers, and the wider public, work that has been happening in Future delivered with MIGAS, supports five
to access resources from Queensland Makers, which also delivers professional trainees who are placed with Shell’s
Museum Network (almost 800,000 are development workshops for teachers QGC business contractors Decmil,
available!). in the Western Downs and Gladstone Easternwell, MPC Kinetic, Corbets
regions. and Western Downs Civil.
The aim of the portal is to better equip
teachers to engage more students, which Future Makers is a partnership between RSEA jumped at the request to
will lead to better science outcomes. Shell’s QGC business and Queensland support the program, generously
Museum Network. donating two full PPE uniforms for
The portal allows teachers to search by
The online learning resources can be each of the trainees.
school year and subject, such as biology,
chemistry, physics and earth and space. accessed here: learning.qm.qld.gov.au/
BEACH CLEAN-UP AND MARINE DEBRIS SURVEY ON CURTIS
ISLAND’S COASTLINE
A team of nine enthusiastic and back to countries in Asia, for example to clear our local waterways and beaches of
engaged from Shell’s QGC business branded lids from water bottles not sold in rubbish and noxious vegetation.
employees recently spent a day at the Australia.
Shell’s QGC volunteering formed part of the
beach removing marine debris from
All items were sorted into specific ReefClean five-year project of which CVA and
a 2.5km stretch of coastline on the
categories and recorded in the Australian Tangaroa Blue are active members.
ocean side of Curtis Island, near the
Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database
small island township of South End.
developed and managed by the Tangaroa
It was a great opportunity for the volunteers, Blue Foundation. The data was entered
who work at our LNG plant on Curtis Island, to into a growing bank of information that is
demonstrate their passion for the environment, analysed to assist with working on solutions
by scouring the beach and sand dunes, to stop the flow of litter at the source.
removing over 2200 items of rubbish.
The clean-up was facilitated by the
The items ranged in size from small fragments Gladstone branch of Conservations
of plastic to a large water storage container. Volunteers Australia (CVA), an organisation
Shell’s QGC employees who work on our LNG plant
The origin of some of the waste could be traced that regularly conducts volunteer events on Curtis Island spent a day cleaning up 2.5km
stretch of Queensland coastline.
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SHELL’S QGC STEPS UP TO THE BLOCKS FOR
WESTERN SUBURBS SWIMMING CLUB IN REVAMPED PREQIP
PROGRAM FOR
“In the past two years the façade of the pool
has changed significantly” Wests committee GLADSTONE-REGION
member and coach Beccy Desertiaux said. INDIGENOUS
“With QGC coming on board, they can STUDENTS
see we are a club with a very strong future
and are helping us with some additional
funds for those minor projects we need to
finish off.”
QGC Social Performance Advisor Marilyn
Steel said Shell QGC supports community
groups in a variety of ways.
Shell QGC Social Performance Advisor Marilyn
Steel, Western Suburbs Swimming Club coach Beccy “Sometimes it’s larger grants through Shell’s
Desertiaux and some of the young swimmers, lend a
hand in upgrading the club’s facilities. Shell’s QGC
QGC Communities Fund where people
business donated $3,000 to the swimming club for their get up to $40,000. Then there’s smaller
upgrade works. amounts of money and this one has come
through our sponsorships and donations
GLADSTONE program, which give smaller parcels of
Shell’s QGC Pathways trainees Maddison
money to groups, like here for example, to
Petrie and Tre McKenzie with Organisational
Shell’s QGC business in Gladstone top up a grant they’ve already received.” Development and Learning Supervisor Joseph
stepped up to the blocks to support the de Jonckheere talked to Indigenous students at
Western Suburbs Swimming Club. The The club has also replaced the surface of the PREQUIP information night in July.
club received $3,000 via Shell’s QGC the pool, replaced the pump and chemical
sponsorships and donations program to closing unit and put in solar panels with The revamped PREQIP
upgrade essential equipment. the help of State Government and the program for Gladstone-region
Gladstone Regional Council. Indigenous students was
launched at an information
night in late July.
Developed in consultation with
GLADSTONE’S LNG INDUSTRY GETS BEHIND Traditional Owner groups,
NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS schools and the community, the
new program is based on an
individualised career development
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in
and case management model.
Indigenous communities, but by Australians
It aims to improve academic
from all walks of life.
engagement, achievement and
In Gladstone, the LNG industry supported attendance at senior school and
NAIDOC Week by funding a joint LNG prepare students for the transition
Industry Picnic Day to help increase into higher education, training or
awareness in the broader community of employment pathways.
the status and treatment of Aboriginal and
Shell’s QGC business Pathways
Torres Strait Islander Australians.
trainees Maddison Petrie and
Gladstone’s LNG industry supports Tre McKenzie with our Organisational
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander jobs Development and Learning Supervisor
for the future by investing in programs Joseph de Jonckheere talked to
which develop employability skills such Indigenous students at the PREQUIP
as leadership, communication, planning, information night.
teamwork, resilience, and problem solving
Shell’s QGC Pathways Trainees showcasing their artworks The PREQUIP is designed for
as well as Indigenous trainee programs.
depicting their personal journeys for NAIDOC week. Year 10 Indigenous and Torres
Shell’s QGC Pathways Trainees completed Strait Islander students in the
NAIDOC Week celebrations were held artworks depicting their personal journeys Gladstone region and proudly
across Australia in July to celebrate the for NAIDOC week. The multi-media works supported by Shell’s QGC
history, culture and achievements of included carvings and paintings displayed business. For more information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Shell QGC’s Gladstone shopfront visit eqipgladstone.com.au/.
peoples. during NAIDOC week.
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SURAT BASIN
This section features information about activities in our natural gas development areas that cover more than 4,900
square kilometres and span from south of Tara to north-west of Wandoan.
WELL SITE PROJECT PERRETTS ROAD
Western Downs Regional Council
INSPECTIONS GOOG-A-BINGE will commence sealing of Perretts
A team of 50 operators inspect each of Project Goog-a-binge, the latest Road, 300m north of the Bundi Road
QGC’s more than 3,000 wells once a project for Shell’s QGC business is intersection from late September
fortnight. now underway with preparation works 2019.
beginning. ROBBOS ROAD AND WAINS ROAD
Operators are required to adhere strictly
to land access and weed management The project includes onshore natural gas QGC will commence formation and
rules for individual properties. This team, development of about 250 wells in the gravelling of Robbos Road and Wains
who drive utility vehicles, represent a Surat Basin, Queensland connecting to Road from September 2019.
major proportion of our light vehicle our existing gas facilities.
movements around the region. UPPER HUMBUG ROAD
Drilling commenced February 2019,
with 50 wells drilled by the end of August Western Downs Regional Council will
PIPELINE 2019. commence sealing of Upper Humbug
Road from late November 2019.
INSPECTIONS Project Goog-a-binge’s central and
southern wells can be delivered within Weather conditions and unforeseen
QGC operators work in small teams events, may impact dates and timings
existing State and Federal approvals.
to inspect the 543km Wallumbilla of work and repairs. All works will be
QGC requires additional approvals to
Gladstone Pipeline easement to monitor performed in accordance with a council
develop the full scope of work in the north.
the infrastructure and progress of approved traffic management plan.
vegetation rehabilitation. Please adhere to the advisory traffic
Activities in the first half of 2019 include:
QGC UPGRADES signage installed before and during the
• Aerial inspections using a helicopter
ROADS closure periods. We thank you for your
patience and encourage all drivers to
are conducted from west of Dalby QGC continues its maintenance keep safe and drive to conditions.
(Ruby Jo site) to west of Wandoan program for local roads across the
(Woleebee Creek site) and between Western Downs.
Chinchilla and Gladstone. This occurs
BUNDI ROAD
on a monthly basis.
Western Downs Regional Council will
• Regular easement inspections from
commence sealing of Bundi Road, west
west of Dalby (Ruby Jo) to Wandoan
of Perretts Road to Horse Creek Road
(Woleebee Creek) and Gladstone
from late September 2019.
(Curtis Island)
The following table summarises the average daily production at
WATER TREATMENT each water treatment plant and the total volume of water processed
The Northern Water Treatment Plant, at Woleebee Creek to date in 2019.
south-west of Wandoan, and the Kenya Water Treatment WATER AVERAGE DAILY 2019 YEAR TO DATE
Plant, south-west of Chinchilla, are successfully processing TREATMENT PRODUCTION PRODUCTION
water produced in the surrounding gas fields for beneficial PLANT (TO END AUGUST 2019) (31 AUGUST 2019)
use within these regions.
Kenya 28.4 ML/d 6,031 ML
These two water treatment plants enable QGC to make
available for beneficial use up to 97% of the raw CSG Northern 17.4 ML/d 4,212 ML
water processed at each plant.
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BECOMING A SUPPLIER
Shell’s QGC business knows that having local and Indigenous For further information about supplying to Shell Australia and
businesses in our supply chain is key to sustaining a thriving QGC please visit: http://www.shell.com.au/suppliers
and diverse local economy.
SHELL LOCAL SUPPLIERS PORTAL LAUNCH
Shell’s QGC business invites you to attend a drop-in session for the launch of the Shell Local Suppliers portal.
We’ll share with you information on how to use the portal, answer any questions on local supply opportunities and how you can easily
express interest in upcoming work packages in your area.
WESTERN DOWNS:
Session details are as follows:
Tuesday 1 October 2019
Miles Drop in any time between Royal Motel, 60 McNulty Street, Miles
9–10.30am
Wandoan Drop in any time between Wandoan Surf Club, 32 Royd Street, Wandoan
4–5.30pm
Wednesday 2 October 2019
Chinchilla Drop in anytime between QGC Community Information Centre, Bell Street, Chinchilla
10am–12 noon
Thursday 10 October
Gladstone 8.30am–4.30pm GEA Major Industry Conference, Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Shell’s QGC team will also be participating in the GEA Major Industry Conference in Gladstone on 10 October and will have a trade stall
you can attend to ask any questions on the new Local Suppliers Portal.
This Operations Bulletin is designed to provide communities in the Surat Visit our information centres at:
Basin and Gladstone with a variety of information about our activities. Chinchilla
It has been developed in response to feedback from community members QGC Pty Limited
interested in understanding what to expect from our operations. 18-20 Bell Street
We look forward to your feedback at qgccommunity@shell.com Chinchilla, QLD 4413
Gladstone
ENQUIRIES 72 Goondoon Street,
Gladstone, QLD 4680
For all general enquiries, please call 1800 030 443 (24 hour toll free)
or email qgccommunity@shell.com Wandoan
27 Royd Street,
Wandoan, QLD 4419
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