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History of oil and gas

Oil and gas exploration has been active in the Perth Basin for more than 50 years with the first discovery at Yardarino-01 in 1964. Learn more about the history of oil and gas in the Mid West region of Western Australia.

Why is gas good for WA?

How do the people of Dongara benefit from having Mitsui E&P Australia in their backyard? Learn more here.

From Discovery to Production in Less than Two Years

The Waitsia Gas Field was sending gas to the Perth market less than two years after discovery. Learn more here.

Schedule of Activities

See what we’re currently working on by consulting our Schedule of Activities for 2020/2021.

Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Southern Yamatji and Yued Peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First People of these lands. We would like to pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Southern Yamatji and Yued Peoples.

About Mitsui E&P Australia

Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd and AWE Limited are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), and are now sister companies. We are working under the single brand of Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) to reflect the recently combined businesses.

The Northern Perth Basin

The northern Perth Basin is a prolific oil and gas producing area covering a large portion of the Mid West region of Western Australia. The town of Dongara, located approximately 360km north of Perth, is the regional economic hub for a number of industries, including oil and gas.

Featured Projects in the Northern Perth Basin

Waitsia Gas Field
Perth Basin Decommissioning and Rehabilitation Project

 

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