Tim Jackson

VTA enters the global ball valve arena

The ball valve sector of the oil and gas industry has traditionally been dominated by European and American companies. Australian-owned company Valve Technology Australia has entered the global ball valve sector with its Australian designed and manufactured ball valves in a complete range of API 6D.
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Slurry sector steps up in Australia

With the advent of Australia's mining "˜boom', the slurry pipelines sector has received a welcome boost to its level of investment and construction activity, most of which has been particularly notable in Western Australia.
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10 years on: the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline

The Tasmanian Gas Pipeline - the natural gas transmission pipeline system that extends from the gas transmission system at Longford, Victoria across the Bass Strait to Tasmania - recently celebrated its tenth birthday. The Australian Pipeliner spoke with Zinfra Tasmanian Delivery Manager Greg Donald about this milestone.
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Project update: Fyshwick TRS Upgrade

The Fyshwick Trunk Receiving Station Upgrade Project is a major upgrade to the capacity of an existing gas trunk receiving station owned by ActewAGL, located in Fyshwick in the Australian Capital Territory.
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The importance of choosing the right vacuum lifter

Many people think that vacuum lifters are all the same and that there is no real difference between one brand and another. On the surface, many may look alike, and the working parts on the inside may seem to be very similar. However, the technology, research and engineering involved for different brands of vacuum lifters can be very different.
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kwik-ZIP HDX: the spacer that answers the big questions

When installing large heavy-weight carrier pipe, the challenges can be numerous, including supporting the pipe, obtaining good stand-off to clear flanges, customising pipe position, and dealing with running drag and friction. kwik-ZIP's HDX Spacer solves these challenges head on.
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Gary Gray: stepping into a strong ministerial legacy

Coming in as the replacement for one of the industry's most respected ministers - the Hon. Martin Ferguson - is not an easy task. However, the new Federal Energy and Resources Minister Gary Gray's significant industry experience should ensure a high level of respect for his newly awarded portfolio. In an exclusive interview, Mr Gray speaks to The Australian Pipeliner about his background and his policy ambitions.
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Enerflex gets working on EGP

With a limited amount of time to complete works, Enerflex was able to successfully replace two valves on the Eastern Gas Pipeline in Mila, New South Wales - with half a day to spare.
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Expanding the EGP and QGP – how, when and why

While the Eastern Gas Pipeline and the Queensland Gas Pipeline have had major expansions over the past five years, changes in the East Coast gas position have created an appetite for the next phase of expansion opportunities. Dave Green, General Manager - Commercial and Business Development at Jemena Pipelines, speaks to The Australian Pipeliner about how these expansion projects have recently developed some genuine momentum and discussed the opportunities they hold for the broader industry.
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Monitor welding compliance with ArcQ

Kemppi has launched its new Arc Quality System 2.0, a reliable welding monitoring and management system that provides quality assurance, cost savings and helps to mitigate risk in the Australian pipeline industry.
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Expanding emergency pipeline repair services

Whether a pipeline lays hidden 20,000 leagues beneath the sea or crests a snow-covered mountain range, pipeline operators know that to maintain pipeline integrity, they need to anticipate and prepare for every emergency. A customised emergency pipeline repair system can be a company's global security blanket; the answer to nearly every contingency.
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WWL: offering unparalleled equipment processing centres

As a global company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics understands the unique logistics requirement of the pipeline industry. The company's expertise can be assured through its operations and involvement in over 50 technical services and vehicle processing centres and 11 ocean terminals globally, and is responsible for handling over 10 million units per annum.
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