Petrofac has signed an MoU with Boya Energy, a majority Aboriginal-owned Western Australian renewable energy project developer, to collaborate on future projects.
The signing of the MoU signals international partnership is an important step in Aboriginal participation in the energy transition, the partners said.
The arrangement allows the parties to work together in a collaborative manner to identify potential opportunities for projects that are of mutual benefit.
Boya will provide its experience and local market knowledge in developing, building and delivering renewable energy assets.
Petrofac will provide services and support to Boya, including front-end engineering and design, business development activities, operations, management and maintenance.
The MoU is a step in Petrofac’s continued expansion into new and renewable energy, while building new energy capability and capacity in Australia.
Petrofac engineering and production services regional director Josie Philips said: “We are delighted to be forming the first Aboriginal energy partnership of its kind in Australia.
“Like Boya Energy, Petrofac is committed to playing its part in delivering a sustainable energy sector.
“We have an international presence, but our model of local execution to global standards is what sets us apart.
“This focus on delivering in-country value neatly aligns with Boya’s vision to drive value for indigenous communities.
“We look forward to combining our engineering, project management and operations capabilities, with Boya’s off-grid renewable energy expertise to support viable projects that will provide sustainable energy solutions.”
Boya Energy chief executive Ron Villaflor said: “Our partnership with Petrofac is an important step for Boya Energy.
“We take our participation in the renewable energy transition as seriously for Aboriginal people, country and assisting a rapid net zero transition as we do for the business opportunities it provides.”
Petrofac has been working with customers in Australia for more than a decade, including providing support to some of the region’s largest energy developments.