Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) and Beach Energy were delighted to welcome the Hon. Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia; the Hon. Daniel Pastorelli MLA, Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Exploration; and the Hon. David Michael MLA, Minister for State Development and Economic Diversification to Waitsia on 13 November 2026 for a tour of the Waitsia Gas Plant.
The Waitsia Gas Field, located approximately 15 kilometres from Dongara in WA’s Mid West is one of Australia’s largest onshore gas fields. The 250 TJ/day Waitsia Facility processing facility plays a key role in safely delivering reliable energy from the Perth Basin.
The tour allowed guests to see the Waitsia Gas Plant in operation and highlighted its significance to WA’s energy sector, including its potential to support future resource development across the region.
The event commenced with a Welcome to Country delivered by Yamatji Southern Elder Jeff Farrell, acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land and paying respect to their continuing connection to Country, culture and community. Premier Cook and MEPAU Managing Director and CEO Ken Yamamura then unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.
MEPAU sincerely thanks the Premier, Ministers and Yamatji Southern Traditional Owners for attending the event. The event highlighted the successful collaboration behind the project and the strategic importance of the Waitsia Gas Plant as critical infrastructure supporting resource development, energy security and future growth opportunities in WA.
