Factsheet Origin Energy_Engl
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About origin energy Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Origin Energy is an S&P/ASX 20 company by market capitalisation (A$14.0 billion at 15 March 2012), operates in 10 countries and has approximately 5,600 employees. Origin Energy invests in a diversified portfolio of energy opportunities to establish new channels to market including gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar. Origin Energy’s sustainability approach Origin Energy commits to respecting the rights and interests of the communities in which we operate by listening to them, and understanding and managing the environmental, economic and social impacts of our activities. At Origin Energy, sustainability means managing our business with a view to the future, both of our own business and of those affected by what we do. We make long-term commitments to serve the interests of our customers, of the communities who give us access to resources, the investors who provide us with capital and the employees who make it all happen. Some of those commitments are economic in nature, others are social or environmental. We hope that by living up to our commitments, and by acting in accordance with our own principles and values, we will enjoy the ongoing support of these groups and together make a difference in the broader community. Fast Facts A$14.0 billion market capitalisation at 15 March 2012 160,000+ shareholders 4.6 million customers across Australia Market leading clean energy provider 10 countries Origin operations Energy portfolio gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar Origin Energy is Australia’s leading integrated energy company, focused on exploration and production, power generation and energy retailing. www.originenergy.com.au Origin Energy’s energy portfolio Gas • Origin Energy, as part of the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, is currently developing the first phase of the US$20 billion Australia Pacific LNG project - one of Australia’s largest coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. • Origin Energy is a partner in New Zealand’s Kupe Gas Project, an important venture supplying the nation’s domestic gas needs as well as condensate for export to refineries in Australasia and the South Pacific. • In addition to its existing exploration and production interests in Australia, Origin Energy continues to undertake conventional and unconventional gas exploration activities in New Zealand’s Canterbury Basin as well as South East Asia (Vietnam and Thailand) and Africa (Kenya and Botswana). Geothermal • Contact Energy (in which Origin Energy is the 52.8 per cent shareholder) is one of New Zealand’s largest producers of geothermal electricity, with 290MW of power generated by the Wairekei and Tauhara geothermal power stations. • Origin Energy and Tata Power, in consortium with PT Supraco Indonesia, hold the Sorik Marapi geothermal exploration concession in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, which could support the development of 200–300 MW of geothermal generation capacity. • Origin Energy’s joint venture with Geodynamics is focused on harnessing Australia’s world class geothermal resources in the Innamincka region of central Australia. • In May 2011, Origin Energy announced the acquisition of a 40 per cent interest in Chile’s leading geothermal exploration company, Energia Andina. Antofagasta Minerals S.A. retains a 60 per cent interest in the company. Continued overleaf
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About origin energy
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Origin Energy is an S&P/ASX 20 company by market capitalisation (A$14.0 billion at 15 March 2012), operates in 10 countries and has approximately 5,600 employees.
Origin Energy invests in a diversified portfolio of energy opportunities to establish new channels to market including gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar.
Origin Energy’s sustainability approach
Origin Energy commits to respecting the rights and interests of the communities in which we operate by listening to them, and understanding and managing the environmental, economic and social impacts of our activities.
At Origin Energy, sustainability means managing our business with a view to the future, both of our own business and of those affected by what we do.
We make long-term commitments to serve the interests of our customers, of the communities who give us access to resources, the investors who provide us with capital and the employees who make it all happen. Some of those commitments are economic in nature, others are social or environmental.
We hope that by living up to our commitments, and by acting in accordance with our own principles and values, we will enjoy the ongoing support of these groups and together make a difference in the broader community.
Fast Facts
A$14.0 billion market capitalisation at 15 March 2012
160,000+ shareholders
4.6 million customers across Australia
Market leading clean energy provider
10 countries Origin operations
Energy portfolio gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar
Origin Energy is Australia’s leading integrated energy company, focused on exploration and production, power generation and energy retailing.
www.originenergy.com.au
Origin Energy’s energy portfolio
Gas
• Origin Energy, as part of the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, is currently developing the first phase of the US$20 billion Australia Pacific LNG project - one of Australia’s largest coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.
• Origin Energy is a partner in New Zealand’s Kupe Gas Project, an important venture supplying the nation’s domestic gas needs as well as condensate for export to refineries in Australasia and the South Pacific.
• In addition to its existing exploration and production interests in Australia, Origin Energy continues to undertake conventional and unconventional gas exploration activities in New Zealand’s Canterbury Basin as well as South East Asia (Vietnam and Thailand) and Africa (Kenya and Botswana).
Geothermal
• Contact Energy (in which Origin Energy is the 52.8 per cent shareholder) is one of New Zealand’s largest producers of geothermal electricity, with 290MW of power generated by the Wairekei and Tauhara geothermal power stations.
• Origin Energy and Tata Power, in consortium with PT Supraco Indonesia, hold the Sorik Marapi geothermal exploration concession in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, which could support the development of 200–300 MW of geothermal generation capacity.
• Origin Energy’s joint venture with Geodynamics is focused on harnessing Australia’s world class geothermal resources in the Innamincka region of central Australia.
• In May 2011, Origin Energy announced the acquisition of a 40 per cent interest in Chile’s leading geothermal exploration company, Energia Andina. Antofagasta Minerals S.A. retains a 60 per cent interest in the company.
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Hydro
• New Zealand’s Contact Energy (in which Origin Energy is the 52.8 per cent shareholder) is the owner of hydro projects including the 432MW Clyde power station and the 320MW Roxburgh power station.
• Origin Energy is evaluating the potential development of the 1800MW Purari Hydro Project in Papua New Guinea with joint venture partner the PNG Sustainable Development Programme.
• In April 2012, Origin Energy announced the acquisition of a 51 per cent interest in one of Chile’s leading hydro development companies, Energia Austral. Xstrata Copper retains a 49 per cent interest in the company.
Solar
• Transform Solar, a joint venture between Origin Energy and US-based Micron Technology, is working to examine opportunities for the commercialisation of solar photovoltaic technology.
• Origin Energy is Australia’s leading installer of solar rooftop systems as well as being the nation’s leading green energy retailer.
Wind
• Origin Energy built and operates the 30MW Cullerin Range Wind Farm, the first significant wind farm to become fully operational in New South Wales, Australia.
• Origin Energy continues to progress the development of Stockyard Hill Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia. Consisting of up to 157 turbines, the project will harness some of the region’s best wind resources to generate electricity.
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