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WDS supports FutureGAS in its biggest year yet

Thu, 2 February 2012 WDS Ltd will be supporting the FutureGAS 2012 Conference and Exhibition, to be held from 27–29 March at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Engineering firm on the move and growing fast

Thu, 2 February 2012 Continuing growth in the oil and gas sectors has sparked a period of record growth for national engineering and surveying firm Fyfe.

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.

Plans lodged for Bannaby power station

Fri, 20 January 2012 Snowy Hydro has lodged plans for its proposed Bannaby Power Station, which includes a 23–29 km gas pipeline, to the New South Wales Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

Pipeline construction company to undergo restructure

Thu, 24 November 2011 KHE Group BV (Koop) has said that contrary to an announcement made in May this year on the sale of the Nacap Group of companies through a share purchase agreement with Habau GmbH, the sale will not proceed.

New CNG station expands NGV network

Encana Natural Gas has opened a compressed natural gas (CNG) station in southern Alberta, Canada.

SEA-ing gas through to SA

Since January 2004, the SEA Gas Pipeline has been integral in supplying gas to South Australia. Gas Today speaks with SEA Gas General Manager Ashley Kellett to find out more about the company behind the pipeline.

Epic gas transmission

As the owner and operator of approximately 2,400 km of pipelines in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and the manager of 659 km of pipeline for other owners, Epic Energy remains true to its name as a gas supply and transmission company of epic proportions.

APLNG: creating a world-scale industry in QLD

The Australia Pacific LNG Project has been gaining momentum over the last month, with construction of its 444 km pipeline now underway.

Boddingtons negates third-party intervention

Buried pipelines can be subject to disruption from third parties unaware of the pipeline’s location, resulting in fatal and costly accidents. Gas Today speaks with protective mesh and safety tape provider Boddingtons about the methods that can be used to avoid dangerous intervention of pipelines by external parties.

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,”.

Tremco takes part in FutureGAS again

Tue, 18 October 2011 Tremco Pipeline Equipment have signed on again as Gold Sponsors of the FutureGAS conference, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27-29 March 2012.

Olympic Dam gas plant and pipeline receives EIS approval

Tue, 11 October 2011 The South Australian and Federal governments have approved the environmental impact statement (EIS) for BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam Project, located in SA.

QLD gas pipeline expansion

Fri, 23 September 2011 LNG Ltd has executed an interim front-end engineering and design (FEED) agreement with Jemena for the expansion of the Queensland Gas Pipeline.

Transmission company good to grow

Wed, 31 August 2011 In excess of $A300 million of growth opportunities have been recognised for the coming years in APA Groups 2011 financial results.

Gas Today remembers: Amadeus to Darwin pipe repair

The Northern Territory’s propensity for unpredictable and extreme weather conditions can often cause issues for major projects, as in the example of the Northern Territory’s Amadeus Basin to Darwin natural gas pipeline, which was significantly damaged by earthquakes in 1988. Veteran pipe welder Laurie Atkins talks to Gas Today about working through the night so the lights didn’t go out in Darwin.

Origin announces APLNG FID

Fri, 29 July 2011 Origin Energy has announced a final investment decision (FID) on the first phase of the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) joint venture project.

Moomba to Adelaide lateral needed: O’Brien

Wed, 13 July 2011 An $A150 million gas pipeline will be needed to ensure South Australia’s energy security, South Australia Energy Minister Michael O'Brien has said.

QGP to feed “Fisherman’s Landing” LNG project

Tue, 21 June 2011 A pre-front end engineering and design (FEED) study has confirmed Jemena’s Queensland Gas Pipeline (QGP) can be expanded to transport gas for the Gladstone ‘Fisherman’s Landing’ LNG Project, in Queensland.

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.

Changing industry practice one gas regulator at a time

Accutherm International Business Development Manager Paul Anderson thinks Pietro Fiorentini’s Reflux piloted gas regulators have the potential to change current industry practice and assist with the new demands placed on gas transmission pipelines.

WDS shines in the Surat

Australian company WDS is currently providing a range of services to Santos, Origin and QGC on major projects in the Surat Basin, Queensland.

FutureGAS: talking topical issues

Thu, 3 March 2011 Landholder liaison is becoming an issue of increasing importance in the Australian gas industry and with this in mind, Day One of FutureGAS 2011 will feature a special landholder liason panel session.

Best Practices in Pipeline Operations and Integrity Management

Thu, 3 March 2011 Supported by Saudi Aramco and His Excellency Dr Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Minister of Oil & Gas Affairs and Chairman of the National Oil & Gas Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain, the Best Practices in Pipeline Operations and Integrity Management Conference and Exhibition is not to be missed.

Tony Petersen to present at FutureGAS 2011

Thu, 16 December 2010 If you have registered for FutureGAS 2011, to be held on March 22–24 at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention centre, you will have the chance to hear from DomGas Alliance Chairman Tony Petersen, one of the industry experts set to speak at the conference.