INPEX will continue to work toward the success of the Ichthys LNG Project with the understanding and cooperation of all its stakeholders, including the Project's joint venture participants, the local communities, the Australian Federal Government and the governments of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Later this year, the Ichthys Project will commence shipment of cargoes from Bladin Point near Darwin in Australia –with liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports expected to follow in sequence. At peak, the Ichthys LNG Project is expected to produce: Media Contact: Ms Susie Pantall, Communications Manager, INPEX Australia Office: +61 (0) 862136634 Mobile: +61 (0) 403330020 Email: About INPEX INPEX CORPORATION is Japan's largest exploration and production (E&P) company, and a mid-tier E&P player just behind the world's oil majors.