Apache Energy is committed to supporting the sustainable development of communities in which it operates.
Apache Energy’s proposed Van Gogh oil field development is situated some 53km off the coast of Exmouth. Apache Energy has established the Van Gogh Sponsorship Guidelines to provide a valuable contribution to the Exmouth community and environment.
Through the Van Gogh Sponsorship Guidelines , Apache Energy seeks to contribute to projects situated in Exmouth in these three categories, each year:
- Community
- Education
- Environment & Science
Van Gogh Sponsorship encompasses both cash and in-kind contributions to the community and environment.
NAIDOCApache Energy was a proud sponsor of the 2009 Exmouth Annual Arts Award exhibition National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) celebration.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SPONSORSHIP
If you have a project you would like Apache Energy to be involved in, we request you submit an Application.
Applications are assessed twice per year, with closing dates for submissions on 1 October and 1 April. Applications should be received at least two months before the commencement of the project to be considered.
Apache Energy assesses the applications to determine how best to allocate funds and in-kind contributions to maximise benefits for Exmouth’s community and environment. While many proposals are worthwhile, the company regrets that it is unable to support all programs.
All applications must be made in writing and address the application criteria.
If you are interested in submitting an application, please click here to download the guidelines.
CURRENT SPONSORSHIP TO JULY 2009
Community
Exmouth Hospital
Apache Energy and its construction contractor, Acergy, provided a $33,737 donation to the Exmouth District Hospital, as a result of a safety initiative program that was in place during the installation of the Van Gogh subsea infrastructure. Acergy’s construction staff onboard the construction vessel, Toisa Proteus, earned safety points during the offshore construction phase. For every safety point earned, money was donated by both Apache Energy and Acergy with the cumulated amount of more than $100,000 divided equally between Exmouth District Hospital, Camp Quality and the Starlight Foundation.
Fire Engine at Exmouth’s Learmonth Airport
As an Exmouth Aviation Consortium member, Apache Energy has proudly contributed to providing the first fire engine at Exmouth’s airport in Learmonth. The fire engine is available for all operations and flights at the airport and is an exciting new asset that significantly enhances safety. Previously, the airport had to rely on a fire engine coming out from the town.
Sea Search and Rescue Boat
Apache Energy proudly provided $20,000 financial support to the Exmouth Volunteer Marine Sea Rescue Group for the purchase of their new rescue vessel, the 'Ningaloo Endeavour'. Apache Energy attended the official launch of the vessel at the Exmouth marina on the 6th of May, 2007, which was christened by the Shire of Exmouth's President, Ronnie Fleay.
Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival
Apache Energy was a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival in 2007. At the exhibition, Apache Energy provided information on the proposed Van Gogh development and handed out calico bags packed with a Van Gogh brochure and giveaways including caps, stubby holders and stickers.
Education
APPEA – Careers Expo/Schools award
Apache Energy sponsors the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA’s) Schools Information Program, which is a Science/Studies of Society and Environment based competition for Year 10 students focusing on the oil and gas industry. The competition is research-centred and designed to maximise student and teacher interaction with employees in various sectors of the industry.
In 2008, Apache Energy sponsored the 2nd prize winners, which consisted of a two day all expenses paid trip to Exmouth with students going on a boat tour of Yardie Creek Gorge and snorkelling off a boat on the coral reef.
Apache Energy plans to continue its sponsorship of the Schools Information Program.
Exmouth District High School
Apache Energy provided $21,500 in funding to the Exmouth District High School's science department for their maritime and marine studies program.
Environment
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Apache Energy is supporting the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s (AIMS) research aimed at identifying the migratory cycle of Ningaloo whale sharks and assessing the status of the whale shark population. This research will relate observations of whale sharks to ocean dynamics to help explain movement patterns and develop a program of international research. Apache Energy is supporting this research by providing funding over three years to maintain this program.
Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership (SERPENT) Project
Apache Energy is involved in the Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership (SERPENT) where scientists from the University of Sydney and other institutions use our Remote Operating Vehicles (ROV) that are on stand-by on our drill rigs to run scientific programs to explore for life in the deep ocean. A world-first for SERPENT will be exploring the ocean from three rigs (Apache Energy, Woodside and BHP Billiton Petroleum) so close to each other in the Exmouth sub-basin. For further information, go to www.serpentproject.com .
Exmouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.
Apache Energy is working with the Chamber to provide some funding and ongoing assistance with the removal of waste oil from the business's in Exmouth.
