Held on 27 June at the Parmelia Hilton, the seminar was an action packed day with nine speakers talking on the topic of ‘Pipelines: Getting the most from existing assets’.
Following a welcome from APIA’s Cheryl Cartwright, Chris Hughes from OSD Pipelines started by talking about the differences between hydrotesting in Australia and around the world, generating considerable interest in the approximately 60-strong group in attendance.
Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Manager Legal and Regulatory Anthony Cribb spoke about third party access, while Rolf Gunnar Lie from TDW Offshore Services rounded off the morning session by talking about smart plug technology.
The mid-morning session kicked off with PPS Partnership Project Manager Graham Allen speaking about the challenges of delivering water pipelines. Mr Allen was followed by Brian Humphreys of PIE Consulting, who spoke about pipeline integrity and ageing assets. The session concluded with Marcus Kern from APA Group speaking about the requirements for industrial gas-fired appliances.
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After enjoying a refreshing lunch, the group reconvened for something a little bit different. A debate was held, titled ‘Redwings and belt buckles, is it enough?’ The debate discussed whether the industry is doing enough to attract and retain its most important assets– its people. Sarah Jeane Fraser and Kelvin Andrijich formed the affirmative, while Anthony Chiechini and Rachel Chisholm asserted the negative argument.
Following the debate, James Smith spoke about pipelining for the young Pipeliner, providing a new perspective for the older Pipeliners in the audience.
Afternoon tea was followed by Romea Managing Director Leng Saw and Richard Brooke-Smith from WorleyParsons. Mr Saw spoke about developing a concept, and implementation of, a pipeline management plan, while Mr Brooke-Smith described the Transnet Pipeline Project in South Africa.
The WA Chapter dinner dance, sponsored by APA Group, Rosen and WorleyParsons, was the perfect way to unwind after the seminar. Approximately 120 Pipeliners attended, some dressing up in the theme of ‘Seven Deadly Sins’.
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