NewSat-BAE Systems for Wheatstone Project
Newsat is today’s largest independent satellite communications provider in Australia. And now, in partnership with BAE Systems, a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom and with operations worldwide, for a two year contract will provide offshore hardware and satellite communications through NewSat’s Perth teleport for the Wheatstone project. The project is one of the world’s largest liquid natural gas (LNG) developments located in the North Western region of Western Australia.
The company’s $8.59 million contract with BAE Systems will provide satellite communications to enable high-speed connectivity between NewSat’s Perth office offshore platform and production facility in Onslow. This solution was designed to withstand the cyclonic conditions unique to the region.
The satellite communication services of NewSat to the Wheatstone Project is expected to be larger than ever with the new contract, both offshore and onshore. This is because it will support the project’s construction, operations, administration and staff welfare. The said project is assumed to operate for approximately 40 years and is located in the remote region of Ashburton North Western Australia which is best served by enterprise-grade satellite communications.
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