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October 11, 2022

INPEX Chairman Toshiaki Kitamura Awarded the Order of Australia

Tokyo, Japan - INPEX CORPORATION(INPEX) announced its Chairman and Representative Director Toshiaki Kitamura was awarded the title of Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia by the Australian federal government.

The award was presented by Mr. Peter Roberts OAM, Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Japan at a ceremony held at the residence of the Australian Ambassador to Japan on October 10, 2022, starting at 8:15, in the presence of the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate.

INPEX Chairman Toshiaki Kitamura

The Order of Australia was established in 1975 by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth as an Australian award presented to citizens of Australia and other countries deemed to have made significant contributions to the advancement of the Australian federation.

INPEX is the operator of the Ichthys LNG Project, which is the single largest Japanese investment in Australia to date. The Project has shipped and exported liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and condensate since 2018.

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Public Relations Group, Corporate Communications Unit

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This award reflects the Australian government's recognition of Toshiaki Kitamura's leadership in the execution of the Project as the chief representative of INPEX management, and his contribution to the enhancement of the Australian economy as well as the economic partnership between Australia and Japan.

In addition to making economic contributions through generating local employment and business opportunities, Ichthys LNG is engaged in community initiatives in close liaison with the Larrakia people who are the Traditional Owners of land and water in the Darwin area in the Northern Territory of Australia where the Project's onshore gas liquefaction plant is located. These initiatives include the establishment of the Larrakia Ichthys LNG Foundation Trust.

About INPEX

INPEX CORPORATION is Japan's largest exploration and production (E&P) company, and is currently involved in projects across multiple continents, including the Ichthys LNG Project in Australia as Operator. By thoroughly making its oil and gas business cleaner while expanding its 5 net zero business areas, INPEX aims to provide a stable supply of diverse and clean energy sources including oil, natural gas, hydrogen and renewables as a pioneer in energy transformation. For more information, visit https://www.inpex.co.jp/english/index.html.

Media Contact: INPEX Tokyo Office, Public Relations Group, Tel) +81-3-5572-0233

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