Setting up an LNG industry bridge between Australia and China

Contributing to Australia

With the business ongoing, CNOOC NWS is contributing to Australia significantly. CNOOC NWS constantly contributed taxes and levies to the federal and local governments.

In addition to fulfilling its tax obligations, since 2006, CNOOC NWS has been consistently contributing to local communities. To date, CNOOC NWS has funded through the NWS LNG project to the city of Karratha and other communities in infrastructure, hygiene, education, and the protection of aboriginal heritages.

In the cultural sphere, CNOOC NWS sponsored performances of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra from 2006 to 2008.

In 2009, CNOOC NWS, along with other Chinese-funded enterprises, made donations to the fire-stricken areas in Western Australia.

From 2010 to 2012, CNOOC NWS sponsored the qualification rounds of the Chinese Bridge — Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Western Australia organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Western Australia.

In 2016, CNOOC NWS contacted local schools and held lectures on primary and secondary education in Western Australia for its employees and their families who were interested in learning more about educating their children in Australia.

CNOOC NWS has participated in numerous charitable causes, including donating to the victims of natural disasters.

CNOOC NWS also created job opportunities to locals over the decades in accordance with Australian laws and regulations and contributed more values to communities.

As a Chinese company in Australia, CNOOC NWS has also been engaged in frequent exchanges with other Chinese-funded enterprises in the country and Australian institutions to jointly promote the harmonious development of businesses and communities.

Looking ahead

CNOOC NWS keeps a strong interest in developing its business in Australia. CNOOC NWS is to sustainably strengthen the bridge of the LNG industry between Australia and China, promote the relationship between Australia and China and contribute to the Australian economy and local communities.