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APIA launches pipeline engineer training survey

Thu, 2 February 2012 The Australian Pipeline Industry Association has launched a survey to assess the pipeline industry’s training needs as part of Stage 2 of its Pipeline Engineer Training Project.

Great Southern Press opens new office in China

Publisher of Gas Today, Great Southern Press, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Qingdao, China.

Gas training ramps up in Victoria

Thu, 13 October 2011 The GippsTAFE Energy Training Centre at Chadstone, Victoria, has announced that a design has been finalised for a new gas precinct, which is intended to be a one-stop shop for all gas training requirements.

SP AusNet turns up the pressure on Victoria’s gas distribution network

Residents in Victoria, have set to receive a more reliable gas supply after SP AusNet completes its $A1 million gas mains replacement project in the area.

Challenging opportunities in the operation and maintenance of the JGN

The Jemena Gas Network consists of over 24,000 km of pipeline that distributes gas to over 1 million homes and businesses in New South Wales. Over 200 km of new mains are added each year, with nearly 30,000 new customer connections a year. Jemena Commercial Manager Andy Carr shares with Gas Today some of the challenges associated with operating and maintaining this network.

APA replaces SA gas mains

Thu, 7 July 2011 APA Group has completed 900 km of pipe replacement across Greater Adelaide as part of its program to upgrade old, high maintenance or undersized gas mains throughout the area.

National Energy Customer Framework targeted for July 2012

Wed, 6 July 2011 The Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE) has set a target date of 1 July 2012 for implementation of the National Energy Customer Framework (NECF).

Envestra clears regulatory hurdle for its gas network replacement plan

Thu, 23 June 2011 Natural-gas distributor Envestra’s plans to replace 1,300 km of ageing gas pipes across South Australia have been backed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

STTM price and quantity update

Wed, 25 May 2011 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 13 May to 26 May 2011.

Gas mains upgrade for Yarraville

Wed, 25 May 2011 SP AusNet will replace and upgrade 5.6 km of low pressure gas mains at Yarraville, Victoria.

QSN3 pipeline weathers the storm

The QSN3 Pipeline Project, which stretches across southern Queensland to northern South Australia, has progressed well over recent months despite prolonged wet weather. Engineering and construction management organisation, Nacap, has been a part of the process – rain, hail or shine.

Appeal to competition tribunal over ERA decision

Wed, 23 March 2011 WA Gas Networks has filed an application for leave of the Australian Competition Tribunal to review the Economic Regulation Authority of Western Australia’s (ERA’s) final decision regarding revised access arrangements for the Mid-West and South-West gas distribution systems for the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2014.

STTM price and quantity update

Wed, 16 March 2011 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 4 – 17 March 2011.

Gas gets going around Gippsland

Almost a year on from the final town getting connected to natural gas, Multinet Gas’ South Gippsland Natural Gas Project is bringing gas to ever more residents in the area. Gas Today spoke to project manager Jemena about the roll-out and what it means for end users.

Log on before you dig

More and more people continue to use the Dial Before You Dig service across Australia and in recent times there have been dramatic increases in the number of enquiries lodged each year. Significant service improvement and technological changes have made it much more accessible and user-friendly.

FutureGAS 2011 – bigger, broader and bringing you more!

Tue, 8 March 2011 FutureGAS 2011 is almost upon us, with delegates from across Australia’s gas industry arriving at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22 March to network, share their latest developments and hear from experts across the industry.

Tariff increase for WA networks approved

Thu, 3 March 2011 The Economic Regulation Authority of Western Australia (ERA) has released its final decision on WA Gas Networks’ proposed revised access arrangement for the Mid-West and South-West Gas Distribution Systems for the period 1 January 2010 – 30 June 2014.

STTM price and quantity update

Thu, 3 March 2011 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 18 February – 3 March 2011.

Gas distribution capital costs too high: AER

Wed, 23 February 2011 The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has not accepted the access arrangement proposals for APT Allgas’ gas distribution network in Queensland and Envestra’s South Australian and Queensland gas distribution networks.

FutureGAS 2011 program online!

Thu, 17 February 2011 The conference program for FutureGAS 2011 is now online!

STTM price and quantity update

Thu, 17 February 2011 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 4–17 February 2011.

STTM price and quantity update

Thu, 3 February 2011 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 21 January – 3 February 2011.

Adelaide market opens up for gas-to-electricity units

Thu, 27 January 2011 Ceramic Fuel Cells has signed an agreement with Adelaide-based manufacturer, distributor and installer of home products Hills Holdings to sell and service BlueGen gas-to-electricity units.

STTM price and quantity update

Tue, 18 January 2011 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 7–20 January 2010.

ERAWA aware: 2009–10 gas market performance report released

Tue, 18 January 2011 The Economic Regulation Authority of Western Australia (ERAWA) has released the 2009–10 Annual Performance Report – Gas Trading Licences, noting continued growth in the number of both residential and non-residential customer accounts.