Australia China LNG Training Program

The Australia China Natural Gas Technology Partnership Fund (“the Fund”) was established as part of an historic agreement for Australia to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China. The Fund supports activities aimed at establishing genuine, long-term partnerships within the energy sector that create positive economic and environmental outcomes, increase knowledge and skills particularly in the LNG industry, and enhance the relationship between Australia and China.

The Australia China Natural Gas Technology Partnership Fund provides opportunities for training, scholarships, research and technology transfer between China and Australia in the natural gas and LNG industry. It has a focus on increasing knowledge about the natural gas production-to-consumption chain including liquefaction, transport, re-gasification, distribution, engineering and procurement. The fund also fosters the development of long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships across the energy sector between Australia and China.

An annual Training Program has been in operation from 2005 – 2009, and this Request for Proposals will be seeking to appoint an educational service provider or educational service providers in collaboration to manage and coordinate the next 5 year program 2010 – 2014.

Further background information can be obtained from the Fund website at: www.gasfund.com