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How to write a good survey that gets responses

Thu, 2 February 2012 Knowing your audience and marketing environment leads to more strategic marketing for strong results. This article shares top tips for writing a survey that audiences respond to, to make sure you get the information that you are looking for.

Mock ROV allows for tailored subsea testing solutions

Wed, 25 January 2012 Velocious Australia has added to its portfolio of innovative subsea engineering and remote technology services through the development of a new mock remotely operated vehicle.

Industry growth sparks office moves and new appointments

Wed, 25 January 2012 Continuing growth in the oil and gas sectors has sparked a period of record growth for national engineering and surveying firm Fyfe.

New plans power up Bannaby

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.

How to effectively market your business in the pipeline industry

Thu, 19 January 2012 The high penetration rates and heavy use of the internet in Australia has led to a proliferation of new types of marketing tools that are the perfect complement to traditional marketing.

Saipem awarded Ichthys pipeline EPCI

Fri, 13 January 2012 Saipem has signed an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract with Inpex for the gas export pipeline on the Ichthys LNG Project offshore northwest Australia.

A few words with the 2012 APIA Board

Thu, 12 January 2012 The Annual APIA Convention saw new elections to the APIA Board, and changes to key positions. Here, some of the board members share with The Australian Pipeliner their experiences and thoughts on what future of the industry may hold.

Communication company expands through acquisition

Wed, 11 January 2012 Mine Site Technologies, a subsidiary of MST Global Holdings, has acquired 100 per cent of the share capital of Nixon Communications.

Get the right pipeline equipment

Wed, 11 January 2012 Make sure you are fitted with the right equipment for your pipeline project with Astec Australia.

NZ pipeline relocation FEED awarded

Wed, 11 January 2012 OSD Pipelines has been awarded a major front-end engineering and design re-alignment project in southwest New Zealand.

SWQP expansion complete

Tue, 10 January 2012 Hastings Funds Management Ltd has advised that the expansion of the South West Queensland Pipeline, known as QSN 3, is now complete.

FEED awarded for DBNGP lateral

Tue, 10 January 2012 Gunson Resources has signed a front-end engineering and design study agreement with DBP for a 110 km pipeline to supply gas from the DBNGP to its proposed Coburn Power Station, to be located near Coburn in Western Australia.

APLNG seeks approval for gas spur lines

Tue, 10 January 2012 Australia Pacific LNG has lodged an application for a new environmental authority relating to PPL 171 for the construction of a gas transmission network comprising three pipelines in the Surat Basin of Queensland.

9 ways to generate leads

Wed, 21 December 2011 Generating sales leads are a key component of moving the sales process forward and making more money for your company. This article looks at nine easy ways to generate leads.

APIA welcomes draft Energy White Paper

Wed, 14 December 2011 Australia’s gas transmission industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s draft Energy White Paper and its promise to monitor current policy arrangements for the national gas market.

Happy holidays and see you in the new year!

Wed, 14 December 2011 The Australian Pipeliner team will be taking a short break over Christmas, but we’ll be back in 2012!

How effective is your customer newsletter?

Thu, 8 December 2011 Tips and tricks to ensure your communication with customers between purchasing is satisfying your customers and clients, and fulfilling your aims.

Arrow awards Gladstone tunnel concept design contract

Thu, 8 December 2011 Arrow Energy has awarded Arup the tender for the concept design of the pipeline tunnel that will transport CSG from Gladstone to the Arrow LNG Plant on Curtis Island, Queensland.

Reindeer/Devil Creek delivers first gas

Wed, 7 December 2011 Santos has announced that first gas from the Reindeer gas field in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia has been delivered to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline.

Creating a book to celebrate your company’s achievements

Tue, 6 December 2011 Great Southern Press has recently launched a specialist Pipeline Industry Marketing Solutions department, which creates engaging marketing and communications solutions for businesses in the pipeline industry.

Water pipeline proposed

Fri, 2 December 2011 An approximately 1,800 km water pipeline has been proposed to pump water from Western Australia’s North West region into the River Murray system.

How to effectively exhibit at a pipeliner trade show

Wed, 30 November 2011 Exhibiting at events can be an effective way to generate revenue and increase awareness about your business.

New shareholder heralds major expansion

Wed, 30 November 2011 NationWide Hire is looking to expand on a major scale with the assistance of new shareholder Omni Technical Solutions.

New generation pipelayers released

Wed, 30 November 2011 Cat Pipelayers has released the new PL83 and PL87, which – while retaining the solid basic design of their predecessors – answer customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.

Free whitepaper for new magazine subscribers

Wed, 30 November 2011 Readers of The Australian Pipeliner’s e-newsletter can subscribe to The Australian Pipeliner magazine to receive a free whitepaper on how to effectively market your business in the pipeline industry.