Powering & Connecting Communities
Australia is an important part of Bechtel’s history and future. Our projects there have been located in urban, rural, and remote areas, and many have been Australian or industry firsts in relation to size, scale, quality, and impact. For more than 70 years, our projects in Australia have included mines, mineral processing facilities, LNG installations, refineries, chemical plants, power stations, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Australia’s governments and businesses have bold, exciting projects for the decade ahead, and Bechtel looks forward to continuing to be a valued partner in those plans.
In 2022, we launched Bechtel’s first Reconciliation Action Plan in a formal commitment to expand access and opportunity for First Nations people across our Australian projects and operations.
Projects in Australia
Sydney, Australia
Western Sydney International Airport
2025
Bechtel is delivering one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects — a state-of-the-art airport designed to handle 10 million passengers annually.
Karratha, Western Australia
Pluto Train 2
2025
Bechtel is adding a new LNG train and domestic gas facilities at Woodside Energy’s Pluto facility, driving economic benefits for Western Australia.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Metro
2025
Transport for NSW selected Bechtel as its Delivery Management Partner (DMP) for the Tunnel and Station Excavation (TSE) Works Package, part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest (CSW) project.
Pilbara, Western Australia
Wheatstone LNG
2017
The Wheatstone LNG project, led by Bechtel for Chevron Australia, boosts natural gas supply, supports local employment, and fosters indigenous business growth.
Queensland, Australia
Curtis Island LNG
2016
Bechtel delivered three world-class LNG plants on Curtis Island, Queensland, transforming energy exports and boosting Australia’s economy.
Queensland, Australia
Hay Point Expansion
2015
Bechtel assisted the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) in the construction of its third expansion, Hay Point Expansion Stage 3, of the Hay Point Coal Terminal.
Queensland, Australia
Caval Ridge Mine
2014
The Caval Ridge Mine in Queensland, built by Bechtel for BHP Mitsubishi, is Australia’s largest greenfield coal complex, exporting metallurgical coal worldwide.
Queensland, Australia
Daunia Coal Mine
2013
Completed in 2013, Australia’s Daunia mine, built by Bechtel for BHP, produces premium metallurgical coal and supports the global steel industry.
New South Wales, Australia
Kooragang Expansion Projects
2013
Bechtel assisted in doubling the capacity for Port Waratah Coal Services. The most recent Kooragang Expansion Project 145 included upgrading its rail receival systems.
Queensland, Australia
Amrun
2010
The Amrun bauxite project, delivered by Bechtel and Rio Tinto, boosts Queensland's economy, fosters Indigenous partnerships, and supports sustainable growth for 50+ years.
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