WorleyParsons has signed a contract with Steelhead LNG in connection with the proposed Sarita Bay LNG Project on Vancouver Island, Canada. The proposed project is a 24 (million tonnes per annum) land-based facility being developed jointly by Steelhead LNG and Huu-ay-aht First Nations.

The contract is for the provision of preliminary front end engineering and design studies, geotechnical investigations, environmental impact assessments, and permitting approvals support. WorleyParsons will begin the newly awarded activities immediately and will support the project with technical personnel from its offices in Burnaby, Canada and London, England.

“One of our core beliefs as a company is to build enduring customer relationships,” said Andrew Wood, WorleyParsons Chief Executive Officer. “WorleyParsons played a key role in the recently completed preliminary assessment & screening stage and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Steelhead LNG and Huu-ay-aht First Nations through this next stage of the project.”

About Steelhead LNG

Steelhead LNG is a Vancouver‐based liquefied natural gas project development company, whose principals have created and led some of the world’s largest, most successful and environmentally responsible natural gas and LNG projects. Steelhead LNG’s investors include KERN Partners, a Calgary-based energy sector private equity firm, which is funded by a group of leading Canadian pension funds, North American university endowments, foundations, institutions and family offices.

About WorleyParsons

WorleyParsons delivers projects, provides expertise in engineering, procurement and construction and offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services. We cover the full lifecycle, from creating new assets to sustaining and enhancing operating assets, in the hydrocarbons, mineral, metals, chemicals and infrastructure sectors. Our resources and energy are focused on responding to and meeting the needs of our customers over the long term and thereby creating value for our shareholders. WorleyParsons is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:WOR]

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