KEY POINTS
- Downer wins 15-year Chevron maintenance contract covering Wheatstone and Gorgon facilities.
- Agreement expected to generate up to $750 million, starting January 2026.
- Company pledges to boost local and Indigenous participation throughout the project’s lifespan.
Downer EDI Limited has signed a long-term maintenance and services deal with Chevron Australia that could be worth as much as $750 million over 15 years, marking a major expansion of its footprint in the country’s energy sector.
The contract, which begins in January 2026, has an initial term of 10 years with the option for a five-year extension. It covers maintenance, asset management, and small-scale capital works for non-process infrastructure across Chevron’s Wheatstone and Gorgon liquefied natural gas facilities in Western Australia.
Downer described the deal as a recognition of its long-standing relationship with Chevron and its proven record of operational excellence. Chief Executive Officer Peter Tompkins said the contract underscores Downer’s growing role as a key service provider to Australia’s industrial and energy industries.
“Downer is a leader in delivering major maintenance services to customers across the Australian energy and industrial sectors,” Tompkins said. “This contract builds on our strong, long-term partnership with Chevron and reflects our shared commitment to safety, performance, and collaboration.”
Commitment to local and Indigenous participation
As part of the agreement, Downer and Chevron have pledged to create sustained employment opportunities and capacity-building initiatives for local and Indigenous communities throughout the duration of the contract.
Tompkins said the company plans to expand its community engagement programmes to ensure that local suppliers and Indigenous-owned enterprises benefit directly from the project. “We will continue to develop pathways that empower people through employment and entrepreneurship,” he said.
Industry observers view the deal as a strategic win for Downer, bolstering its revenue pipeline and reinforcing its position as one of Australia’s most experienced operators in large-scale asset maintenance. The company has previously delivered a range of technical and operational services for Chevron and other leading energy producers in the region.
Analysts also note that the agreement arrives at a time when oil and gas operators are increasingly outsourcing support services to manage costs and maintain efficiency amid fluctuating commodity prices.
For Downer, the partnership with Chevron not only extends its service tenure in Western Australia’s energy corridor but also signals continued confidence from one of the world’s largest energy firms in its operational expertise and workforce capability.
