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New APPEA Chairman and board announced

Mon, 28 November 2011 The Board of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has announced the election of David Knox as Chairman and Rob Cole as Vice Chairman.

GSP establishes new Gas Industry Marketing Solutions division

Great Southern Press is pleased to announce the creation of a new department to help gas industry businesses market themselves.

APIA heralds new President

Wed, 26 October 2011 Mr Kevin Lester has been elected President of The Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA), replacing immediate Past-President Peter Cox of WorleyParsons.

Pipeline Industry recognises importance of gas

Mon, 24 October 2011 Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) President Mr Peter Cox, has spoken at the APIA's annual convention and exhibition in Sydney stating that an 'unprecedented level of activity in the piepeline sector' to the tune of $A20 billion is diue to the expansion of the CSG projects in Queensland and the bourgeoning LNG industry in Western Australia, also stating that "the pipeline sector which will continue in line with the increased use of gas,”.

ENEX: New Zealand’s oil and gas event

Want to know more about the opportunities offered by New Zealand’s untapped petroleum resources? Register to attend ENEX – New Zealand’s oil and gas event to find out all you need to know about the latest industry developments.

APPEA 2011

A record number of delegates convened in Perth for the 2011 Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association’s annual conference.

Women in Energy: Gas

FutureGAS 2011 concluded with a panel session and networking event for women in the gas industry, held at sponsor Deloitte’s offices from 6.30–8.30pm, which focused on how women might help meet looming skills shortages in the natural gas sector.

FutureGAS 2011 – once again a success for MWM

After the successes of FutureGAS in 2009 and 2010, MWM Energy Australia took up the major sponsorship as Event Partner at FutureGAS 2011.

FutureGAS 2011 breaks all records!

More than 500 national and international delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors attended the third annual FutureGAS Conference and Exhibition, featuring a conference program of 35 papers, and over 50 booths in the extensive exhibition space.

5 minutes with Graeme Bethune

Dr Graeme Bethune is Chief Executive and founder of EnergyQuest. With 30 years' experience in economic and financial analysis and ten years in senior business development and finance roles with Santos, Dr Bethune is now the lead author of major EnergyQuest reports and consulting studies for energy producers, energy buyers and governments.

WorleyParsons releases report on greenhouse gas emissions

Thu, 28 April 2011 WorleyParsons has released the findings of a new study entitled: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study of Australian CSG to LNG. The report outlines potential global greenhouse gas benefits associated with Australia expanding its LNG industry.

ENA re-elects and Reviews

Fri, 17 December 2010 The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has re-elected SP AusNet Managing Director Nino Ficca, TransGrid Managing Director Peter McIntyre and ENERGEX Chief Executive Officer Terry Effeney to the ENA Board.

Policy limiting gas industry investment: APPEA

Wed, 20 October 2010 The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has released its State of the Industry 2010 report, advising that strong future investment in oil and gas production and exploration will require improved regulatory efficiency, an internationally competitive fiscal regime, and an appropriate national climate change policy.

APPEA appoints Queensland CSG director

Wed, 22 September 2010 Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive Belinda Robinson has appointed Ross Dunn to the role of APPEA Director – Queensland CSG.

ENA Gas Seminar looks to the future

Wed, 25 August 2010 The Energy Networks Association (ENA) Gas Seminar will be held in Canberra on 12 October 2010 at Old Parliament House.

IANGV making changes

Tue, 15 June 2010 The International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV) will make structural changes, amendments to membership rules and implement a name change following recent meetings in Rome.

Natural gas central to energy policy: APPEA

Tue, 15 June 2010 Increased use of natural gas should be the centrepiece of new energy policies needed to reduce Australian greenhouse gas emissions, according to Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive Belinda Robinson.

Australian NGV association established

Wed, 2 June 2010 The Australian natural gas vehicles industry has come together to form a new association, NGV Australia, which has held a workshop in Melbourne to establish its near-term priorities.

DomGas calls for action on WA gas

Tue, 16 March 2010 Western Australia’s DomGas Alliance has called for an action plan on domestic gas as part of the state’s strategic energy initiative.

Gas industry veterans rekindle and old flame

Tue, 16 March 2010 Members of the old Australian Gas Association (AGA) have reunited at the Eternal Flame, located at the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra.

Andrew Blyth comments on the future of gas distribution in Australia

Tue, 9 February 2010 Energy Networks Association Chief Executive Officer Andrew Blyth looks at some of the factors that will affect demand for natural gas across Australia in 2010 and beyond.

More room for natural gas vehicles: Kellett

Wed, 21 October 2009 Natural gas powered motor vehicles are not being taken up in Australia with the same enthusiasm as other countries, according to Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) president Ashley Kellett.

Report into Asia Pacific Gas Market Growth launched

Fri, 18 September 2009 A major report from the Asia Pacific Partnership (APP) on Clean Development and Climate entitled Asia Pacific Gas Market Growth has been launched by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).

APPEA applauds new focus on workplace training in WA

Tue, 1 September 2009 The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has welcomed the Western Australian Government’s decision to create a Department of Training and Workforce Development.

National Gas Law

The gas distribution industry has a regulated asset value of over $10 billion. Gas is distributed to around 4 million customer connections through over 75,000 km of gas distribution pipelines. Gas networks not only provide energy to individual households, they also enhance the efficiency, reliability and competitiveness of Australian business and industry, by providing ready access to gas at reasonable prices.