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TUESDAY, 22 MARCH, 2022
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Wednesday Shower or two - Min: 15 Max: 23
Tel: 03 5143 9333
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A day of celebration
St Patrick’s Day was celebrated in Sale last week with staff at Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar kept busy as many took part in the festivities. Photo: Stefan Bradley
ESPORTS CUP A HIT IN SALE INSIDE TODAY
GAS GROWTH Tom Parry
STRATFORD WINS SMCA FIRST GRADE TITLE SPORT
GIPPSLAND’S gas industry is hoping to increase its production amid an expected shortfall. Under the proposal, the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture will be extracting and refining additional gas resources from the Bass Strait. The announcement was made in a media release by ExxonMobil Australia, the parent company of Esso Australia, one of the Venture’s operators. Esso Australia plans to invest up to $400 million as part of the proposal, which will go toward installing new compression units on offshore rigs to extract more gas from the Kipper field.
It is estimated that an additional 200 petajoules of gas will be delivered over the next five years, with 30 petajoules to come online in 2023. The GBJV currently delivers approximately 230 petajoules of gas per year. ExxonMobil Australia chair Dylan Pugh said that Esso continues to invest to deliver reliable and affordable Gippsland gas to Australian homes and businesses. “Our ongoing investment and commitment to supplying Australian customers means that the Gippsland Basin remains the largest single source of natural gas for Australia’s east coast,” Mr Pugh said. “There is still plenty of gas remaining
in Bass Strait and we are working hard to unlock its full value. “More investment will be required for Victoria to maintain its reliable supply of natural gas, especially during winter.” The decision to expand operations has been made in response to a report by the Australian Energy Market Operator, released March last year. The Gas Statement of Opportunities report identified “scarcity risks” in the short-term for Victoria, with a major gas supply source expected to be depleted by winter 2023. The Longford Gas Plant, which refines gas as part of the GBJV, currently supplies 80 per cent of Victoria’s gas needs.
WE HAVE 2 EXCITING FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES SERVICE ADVISOR/WARRANTY CLERK
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
• An enthusiastic, energetic customer service
• Meet compliance and OHS requirements • Able to meet deadlines and prioritise workload • Time management and forward planning • Achieve key performance indicators
We are looking for:
focused person • Proven history in a customer service roll • Commitment and attention to detail, meeting deadlines, problem solving and working in a team environment
We are looking for an applicant who can:
• Good analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Have a can-do positive attitude • Team orientated • Willing to complete further training
for Please forward your application and resume to the General Manager via email: Jason@wmgsale.com.au
SALE MAZDA & MITSUBISHI 273 York Street, Sale Phone: 5144 1311
LMCT. 12209
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The offshore rig at West Tuna will receive new compression units as part of the proposal.
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HAIR IS KANYEMBA Raymond Street, Sale Phone 5144 5746 ‘Don’t let your girlfriend cut your hair.’ Steve Walsh
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