Tim Jackson

Pipelines in NSW: what lies ahead?

The Australian Pipeliner provides an update on the progress of all proposed and under construction pipeline projects in the New South Wales region, which is now subject to some of the strictest policy regulations in the nation.
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NSW pipeline personality – Richard Blagrove

Richard Blagrove has been a prominent figure within the New South Wales gas industry, and the pipeline industry more broadly, since the 1980s. He recently spoke with The Australian Pipeliner about his career highlights, including being part of the team that introduced natural gas to the Riverina area and the central west region of NSW, and the exciting projects he is involved with in his current role as General Manager, Network Services NSW/ACT for the new service provider Zinfra Group.
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Developing the QCLNG upstream network

Queensland's coal seam gas sector continues to be at the forefront of the state's petroleum industry, and a number of major projects that aim to harness Queensland's vast reserves of natural gas are at the height of their construction period. Murphy Pipe and Civil has a significant presence in the Surat Basin, with a portfolio of large-scale pipeline projects in excess of $1 billion. In this exclusive feature, the company provides an update of its operations on the Queensland Curtis LNG Gathering Project, the Queensland Curtis LNG Trunklines Project and the Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline Project.
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An Australian-first for HDD intersect technology

In mid-2011 Coe Drilling was awarded the horizontal directional drilling crossing contract on the Curtis Island Water and Trade Waste Infrastructure Project, which involved the first use of horizontal directional drilling intersect technology in Australia. In September 2013, Coe Drilling was recognised for its work on the project at the Australasian Society of Trenchless Technology International No-Dig Down Under 2013 event, where it won the Project of the Year 2013 Award and the New Technology Award.
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The Slurry Pipelines Summit

The 3rd Annual Slurry Pipelines Summit is the only event wholly dedicated to the operational challenges, design questions, innovations, pumps and tailings related to slurry pipelines in the mining and resources sectors.
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Impacts of the NSW Strategic Regional Land Use Policy on the pipeline industry

The perceived conflict between coal seam gas and mining projects and other agricultural land users has been well publicised in the media. This public attention has prompted the New South Wales Government to introduce changes to the way coal seam and mining activities are regulated, citing the need to "˜better balance growth' in these industries with the need to "˜protect strategic agricultural land and associated water resources'.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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