The scope of work includes development of the breakwater and materials offloading facility (MOF) of the Chevron-operated LNG and domestic gas project near Onslow in the State’s north-west.

Thiess managing director Bruce Munro said this partnership creates a new specialist marine capability to support the booming LNG sector and the productive and ongoing relationship with Chevron Australia.

Work on the project is scheduled to start on site later this 2012.

Thiess is contracted to Bechtel for the breakwater/MOF T which is delivering the work packages for Chevron.

Previously, Thiess has secured a micro-tunnelling contract direct with Chevron.