Editor’s comment  

In this edition we discuss the current hot topics of the industry – coal seam gas (CSG), LNG, and the emerging shale gas industry.

Associate Editor Lauren Molan conducts an insightful interview with Beach Energy Managing Director Reg Nelson, outlines Beach’s current shale gas activity, and the opportunities present in the Australian industry.

Mr Nelson candidly discusses why Beach has chosen to focus on shale gas opportunities rather than coal seam gas, and shares the company’s insight into pursuing shale in Australia.

In our CSG feature, industry experts OSD Pipelines and Clark Energy provide articles on the important infrastructure required to develop CSG fields.

OSD’s Peter Lather discusses the logistics of designing a gathering system for CSG projects, while Clark Energy discusses their involvement in providing a water treatment facility to QGC’s Kenya CSG fields, located in Queensland.

Our LNG feature not only covers a comprehensive overview of LNG export projects on the North West Shelf, but also a feature article on the companies providing LNG domestically for transport.

Looking forward to February

Here in the Gas Today office, we have been busy making preparations for the upcoming fourth FutureGAS Conference and Exhibition. The event promises to be the biggest
yet, with a larger exhibition space, two-stream conference program, and many networking opportunities.

Last year the social program was a particular highlight, including the Opening Cocktails, Engineers at the Exhibition Drinks, the Women in Energy: Gas networking breakfast, and the annual Gala Dinner.

FutureGAS refl ects the dynamism of the natural gas industry – always growing and evolving. Such an industry requires recognition, and so this year we will be holding the inaugural FutureGAS awards, sponsored by Jemena.

To be presented at the Gala Dinner, the awards will recognise companies and individuals in the industry, with the particular categories of:

We are excited to provide this opportunity for companies to nominate themselves and others for industry best practice in the above areas.

See the FutureGAS Registration Brochure inserted in this copy of the magazine for more details on the award categories and how to nominate, or online at www.futuregas.com.au

You can also follow developments in the program, fi nd out more about the event and also register to take advantage of the earlybird rates at www.futuregas.com.au

I look forward to seeing you there.

Lyndsie Mewett
Editor