WestStar Faces Execution Risks with $40M Remote Gas Facility Contract

Strategic Expansion in Emerging Gas Region

WestStar Industrial Limited’s subsidiary, Alltype Engineering, has announced a significant haul of contracts valued at around $40 million. The centerpiece is a major gas compression and processing facility near Daly Waters in the Northern Territory, situated in the rapidly developing Beetaloo Basin gas region. This contract, awarded by Tamboran Resources and Daly Waters Energy, marks Alltype’s first major project in this remote but strategically important area, signaling the company’s growing footprint in Australia’s evolving energy landscape.

Diverse Industry Reach and Geographic Spread

Beyond the Northern Territory, Alltype Engineering continues to maintain a strong presence in Western Australia’s domestic gas transmission market. Projects include offtake and metering facilities, control system upgrades, and various facility works stretching from the Pilbara’s Karratha region through to the Midwest and Perth metropolitan area. Additionally, the company has secured substantial piping fabrication packages for water infrastructure, water treatment, and petrochemical clients, utilizing Mild Steel Cement Lined, Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel materials. Some fabrication work is destined for South Australia, underscoring the company’s national reach.

Building on Experience and Reputation

Alltype Engineering’s Managing Director, Kelvin Andrijich, highlighted that these contracts are the result of extensive market development and a growing reputation for delivering complex projects in remote locations. The company’s prior success with similar gas processing and compression facilities, particularly in Southwest Queensland, has provided a strong foundation to confidently take on the Shenandoah South Pilot Project in the Beetaloo Basin. This project will supply gas to the Northern Territory’s domestic market, further integrating Alltype into Australia’s energy infrastructure.

Sustaining Workflow and Financial Visibility

The contracts, awarded by a mix of asset owners, operators, Tier One contractors, and alliance teams, offer Alltype Engineering a steady pipeline of work extending through to the end of 2026. This diversification across multiple clients and industries helps smooth workflow scheduling and enhances cashflow forecasting, a crucial factor given the cyclical nature of the resources sector. Celebrating 40 years of operation, Alltype is leveraging its fabrication and installation capabilities to maintain momentum and build backlog amid project completions elsewhere.

Outlook and Industry Positioning

WestStar Industrial’s strategic positioning through Alltype Engineering reflects a broader trend of industrial services companies expanding their geographic and sectoral footprint to mitigate cyclical risks. The company’s ability to secure contracts in remote and technically demanding environments, combined with its multi-industry exposure, positions it well for sustained growth. Observers will be watching how Alltype manages project delivery and capitalises on its enhanced reputation in the coming months.