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Australia’s diesel trucks to receive latest LNG technology

Thu, 29 September 2011 American Power Group and American Power Group International, both subsidiaries of GreenMan Technologies, have signed an agreement with Wesfarmers LNG to exclusively market, sell and distribute APG’s V5000HD Aftermarket Dual-Fuel System to the diesel engine truck industry in Australia.

Valve advancements from Rotork and EMICO

The Rotork CVA electric control valve actuator and EMICO Trunnion Ball valve range are two new developments in valve hardware that can help to improve consistency and maximise process quality.

Metering gas for Gorgon

Enerflex has been developing a suite of project execution procedures to demonstrate how the company will construct the domestic gas custody transfer meter station for the Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG Development.

Tailored logistics solutions for large-scale LNG projects

With large LNG developments planned for remote parts of Australasia including Papua New Guinea, global energy contractors face the difficult task of undertaking significant construction activities in regions with minimal supporting infrastructure.

GC made easy: integrating process gas chromatographs

A process Gas Chromatograph (GC) detects multiple components and produces many process variables, making hardwiring each signal impractical. Early digital communication protocols required laborious system integration. Modern GCs now use Foundation Fieldbus to communicate with the DCS and intelligent device management software with virtually no customisation needed.

B&R Enclosures keeps hazardous material under wraps

Any area where flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts are likely to occur in sufficient quantities to cause fire or explosion has the potential to be classified as a hazardous area. Australia’s largest enclosure manufacturer, B&R Enclosures has established B&R Ex Systems, a new division specialising in hazardous area electrical equipment.

Tips for lean CSG facility design

Coal seam gas developments offer unique challenges to gas plant design and processing due to the low well productivity, low wellhead flowing pressures and the large number of wells required compared to conventional gas wells. Uhde Shedden Australia has developed the Lean Engineering approach to deliver substantial cost and schedule savings when designing CSG facilities.

DN450 – a world first in pipeline technology

Murphy Pipe and Civil has demonstrated the capabilities of its FSP 220 Fockersperger, ploughing a 450 mm high-density polyethylene pipe. The new ploughing technology increases cost-efficiency, improves safety on projects and reduces environmental impact.

Stay up to date with SCADA

In a rapidly-advancing technological world, the gas industry must change and adapt constantly to keep up with the times. Gas Today spoke to Control Microsystems Business Development Director Hany Fouda about how his company stays ahead with technology.

The ins and outs of gas condensing technology

The latest innovation in energy-efficient gas water heating is ‘condensing technology’. So, what is it and why is it the new buzzword in this era of environmental sustainability?

Gas-to-liquids: another fuel from natural gas

Gas-to-liquids technology can help produce cleaner fuels from remote gas fields – and that’s just a fraction of what it can do. Beach Energy and CSIRO’s Dr Valérie Sage discuss the technology and its potential in Australia.

MTU: onsite power

MTU Onsite Energy offers comprehensive, intelligent and innovative systems for gas-fuelled energy needs.

FutureGAS 2011 program online!

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

Green learning with MWM trigeneration

Thu, 3 February 2011 University of Adelaide’s Innova21 building has achieved a Greenstar energy rating of 6 stars, due to the installation of a trigeneration engine by MWM Energy Australia.

FutureGAS earlybird registrations closing soon!

Thu, 3 February 2011 Just over a week is left until earlybird registrations close for FutureGAS 2011, the whole-of-industry gas conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 22–24 March 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.

Incat to build first fast ferry to be fuelled by LNG

Thu, 2 December 2010 Incat has secured a contract to build the world’s first high-speed passenger ship powered by LNG.

Get ahead – get to FutureGAS 2011!

Australia’s whole-of-industry gas conference and exhibition, FutureGAS 2011, is returning to Brisbane in March with an expanded program, larger exhibition and the ever-popular networking events.

iGas: break-through application for gas to fuel large highway trucks

The new, patented iGas system could drive a new generation of CNG-fuelled interstate highway trucks, says Chief Executive Officer Paul Whiteman. He tells Gas Today all about the technology and its application.

Pipeline technology ploughs into the CSG industry

Pipe and Civil is introducing technology to Australia’s pipeline construction industry to increase cost-efficiency and safety on projects while reducing environmental impacts.

Compensating for the Joule-Thomson effect

When choosing a direct electric heater, it is important to take many factors into consideration, including the Joule-Thomson (J-T) effect. Grimwood Heating can analyse your process conditions to accurately confirm the true J-T effect based on the gas composition.