Australia's largest LNG deal signed in QLD

A 20 year agreement has been signed between Queensland Gas and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, for QGC parent company BG Group to supply 3.6 million tonnes of LNG from a new facility based out of Gladstone.

This agreement is estimated to be worth between $60-80 billion, and the $10 billion facility at Curtis is estimated to create around 5000 jobs during the construction phase, as well as 1000 longer term roles.

This contract will be the largest LNG contract signed in Australian history, according to Anna Bligh, Queensland Premier. China Daily also quoted CNOOC as saying that this deal will mark the first sale of LNG from coal seam gas to China.

If predictions are correct this project will employ over 8500 people in total at its peak, and generate over $60 billion in export revenue for QLD.

This will lead to an increase in demand for skilled oil and gas and construction professionals, as well as stimulating the local economy.

The long term benefits of a project this size cannot be underestimated, and will underpin future requirements for skilled staff in Queensland.

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Skye founder named as one of Australia's top female entrepreneurs

SmartCompany's Inaugural Top Female Entrepreneurs List features 45 of Australia's businesswomen across a variety of industries.

Sophie Macdonald from Skye Recruitment was delighted to be included on the list, which features leading entrepreneurs such as Janine Allis, Boost Juice founder, Therese Rein, MD of Ingeus, Diana Williams, Fernwood Gyms founder, and fashion label founder Carla Zampatti, amongst others.

The Top Female Entrepreneurs List aims to identify, recognise, and showcase Australia's outstanding female business owners and tell their stories.

The entrepreneurs generate more than $3.6 billion in sales each year, and are mainly responsible for private companies with revenues between $1m and $1b.

14 of the 45 entrepreneurs on the list run franchises, and the majority of women featured started up their businesses from home with start up funds of $100,000 or less.

"It's a great honour to be included on this list alongside so many inspirational women," says Macdonald of Skye Recruitment. "These lists are important for recognising the achievements of women in business, and to encourage future female entrepreneurs to take the plunge and work toward making their dreams a reality."