Australia Resumes Operations at Cyclone-Damaged Gorgon LNG Port

Mar 28, 2026 02:24 UTC

CL=F, NG=F, LNGA

Short term

Australia has restarted some operations at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas facility on Barrow Island following damage from a recent cyclone. The resumption marks a key development for global LNG supply, particularly impacting Asian energy markets.

Partial operations resumed at the Gorgon LNG facility on Barrow Island, Australia
Facility operated by Chevron Corp. includes carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities
Original approval for development based on 80% CO2 capture and storage target
Cyclone caused temporary disruption to operations
Resumption impacts global LNG supply dynamics, particularly for Asian markets
Energy markets may see shifts in pricing for CL=F, NG=F, and LNGA

Operations at the Gorgon LNG facility on Barrow Island, Australia, have resumed following disruptions caused by a cyclone. The facility, operated by Chevron Corp., is a major export hub for liquefied natural gas and includes a carbon capture and storage component. The restart of partial operations signals a gradual recovery in Australia’s LNG export capacity, which had been affected by severe weather. The Gorgon project was originally developed with approval based on its ability to capture and store 80% of the CO2 associated with gas processing. This recovery could help ease supply constraints in key Asian markets reliant on Australian LNG. The facility’s return to function may influence global natural gas pricing dynamics, particularly for contracts linked to CL=F, NG=F, and LNGA.