Economic contribution
ConocoPhillips Australia is proud to be a major investor in the Queensland LNG and domestic gas sector. Our long-standing commitment, underpinned by more than AU$20 billion of capital investment, has been critical to the development of gas resources across Australia.
We know how important a vibrant and sustainable resources sector is to regional, state, and national economies. ConocoPhillips Australia’s operations on Curtis Island provide substantial economic, community and training benefits for Gladstone locals.
Our contributions
As part of our Queensland operations, we contribute to the economy as a shareholder in the APLNG joint venture and as ConocoPhillips Australia.
$5.2 billion
Paid in taxes, royalties and levies since 2016*
*ConocoPhillips Australia pays tax in Australia largely via its 47.5 percent ownership of APLNG. Learn more here
$1.55 billion
Spent with local businesses between 2018 and 2025
$24 million
Invested in Gladstone’s local community programs between 2011 and 2024
~500 jobs
Direct jobs in Queensland
Gladstone LNG industry’s contributions to Queensland
Across the entire LNG industry, significant contributions have been made to Queensland over the past decade (2014–2024).
$51.5 billion
In wages for around 60,000 supported Queensland jobs
$42.5 billion
Spent with 3,178 Queensland businesses and 307 community groups
$695 million
Paid to Queensland local Governments