According to the Office of the Chief Economist (December 2016), committed mining, oil and gas and infrastructure projects in WA have a combined project value of $136.7 billion. This represents 70% of the total value of all projects across Australia ($194.8 billion).
Perth is one of the 20 international energy capitals. It is home to 35% of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, which collectively account for the largest proportion of Australian mining companies in Africa, South America and Central Asia.