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Gorgon inspection notice could see entire plant switched off – Sydney Morning Herald
The notices could have serious implications for the ongoing operation of the Gorgon LNG plant if severe issues are found with the heat exchangers, which carry highly explosive propane.
On Friday Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety dangerous goods and petroleum safety director Steve Emery said following inspections of the plant, Chevron was issued with the notices.
“The Dangerous Goods Directorate issued the notice as the nature of the reported cracking in train two is such that there may be similar defects in trains one and three,” Mr Emery said.
“A notice was not issued on train two as it is shut down, but the department may reassess the train at a later dat…
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