text: The acquisition of these Victorian 
  gas interests strengthens Santos’ 
  domestic gas and infrastructure 
  strategy that was further 
  enhanced by the OMV purchase 
  announced early in 2005. 
  Importantly, Santos is now the 
  operator of the strategic Orbost 
  gas processing facility. 
  
  Late in the year, Santos sold its 
  18.02% share in the Carpentaria 
  Gas Pipeline between Ballera 
  and Mount Isa in Queensland 
  to Australian Pipeline Trust for 
  $59 million, resulting in a 
  $21 million after-tax profit 
  that was booked in the 2004 
  financial year. 