en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chevron Australia has signed a new long-term purchase and sale agreement with Alinta Energy for the supply of natural gas from Chevron's portfolio of gas assets in Western Australia.

Under the terms of the agreement, Chevron will deliver 46 petajoules of natural gas to Alinta Energy over five years, starting from July 2027.

The gas will come from Chevron's interests in the Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities, as well as the North West Shelf Project.

Alinta Energy is one of the largest gas retailers in Western Australia, and the agreement is expected to help ensure continuity of energy supply for households, businesses, and industrial customers in the state.

This partnership extends a relationship between Chevron and Alinta Energy that has lasted for more than 40 years.

Balaji Krishnamurthy, President of Chevron Australia, emphasized the importance of gas projects to the state's energy security. Krishnamurthy stated that after nearly a decade of operations, Gorgon and Wheatstone have become pillars of the state's energy security, together supplying approximately 40% of Western Australia's domestic gas supply. This agreement once again demonstrates that under Western Australia's long-term domestic gas policy, LNG development projects have fostered a well-supplied domestic gas market, benefiting households, businesses, and vital industries. Natural gas underpins daily life, from power generation to supporting the state's world-class mining sector, and Chevron remains committed to providing the affordable, reliable energy that Western Australians rely on.

Jeff Dimery, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Alinta Energy, stated that having worked with Chevron for many years, this agreement builds on a partnership that has long provided reliable gas supply to Western Australia. Securing long-term supply from mature projects such as Gorgon, Wheatstone, and the North West Shelf is critical to meeting customer demand and supporting the state's energy security. As the energy system evolves, this agreement provides greater certainty to Alinta Energy's portfolio and ensures it can continue to deliver reliable energy to households, businesses, and industry.

In April 2026, Chevron signed an asset exchange agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela, expanding its participation in Venezuela's heavy oil sector and transferring specific natural gas assets.