Tim Jackson

APA Group takes out APIA Safety Award

APA Group's Dial Before You Dig Automated Response system received the Australian Pipeline Industry Association's (APIA) Safety Award at the 2009 APIA Convention and Exhibition held in Cairns, Queensland.
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New head for NOPSA

Jane Cutler has been appointed chief executive officer of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA).
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APA looks to expand in the east

APA managing director Mick McCormack has said that he expects APA's capital expenditure to double on last year's figure due to northern expansion work on the Victorian Transmission System, which will increase gas flow to northern Victoria and facilitate moving gas across the border.
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APIA’s 2020 vision

APIA's submission to Kevin Rudd's 2020 Summit emphasised that Australia's strength lies in its abundant natural resources.
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Regulatory and Economic Policy

One of APIA's most active committees, the Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee (now the Regulatory and Economic Policy Committee), had a rare face-to-face meeting in Melbourne in April.
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The climate for pipelines

APIA is closely monitoring the implementation of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGER), the progress of the Garnaut Climate Change Review and raising awareness of the challenges of transporting carbon dioxide in pipelines. The introduction of the National Gas Laws in Parliaments around the nation will be monitored and work is underway on the proposed review of Weighted Average Cost of Capital.
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Tackling global gas issues

Barbara Jinks was recently granted funding by the Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT) to attend the third meeting of the Working Committee 3 Gas Transmission (WOC3) of the International Gas Union, held in March in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Sydney to Newcastle Pipelines

Building the dual pipeline system between Sydney and Newcastle involved the construction of twin oil and gas pipelines with the two pipelines sharing a common trench for a major part of the route. This pipeline system is probably best remembered for the excruciating delays in obtaining building approval and the nightmare of extended industrial unrest during construction.
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Ron Black

Despite having been retired for a number of years, Ron Black's name remains legendary in the pipeline industry. Having been involved with nearly every major pipeline built in Australia from 1973 to 1996 Ron, has a formidable insight into the industry.
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A winning Alliance for SRWP

The Southern Regional Water Pipeline Alliance (SRWPA) efforts in delivering a technically challenging project, while maintaining high standards of safety and training, have been recognised by a spate of awards.
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Bayside recruits with 457 Visas

Specialist recruiter, Bayside Personnel Australia, can now secure experienced overseas pipeline engineers and designers, as one of only a few Australian recruiters to be awarded an On-hire Labour Agreement by the Federal Government.
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Increasing productivity is no longer a pipe dream!

Keeping costs down and productivity up is a standard part of business and it's no different when it comes to welding. As the resource market continues to grow, businesses must find ways to refine processes to keep up with demand, and of course to keep costs down to remain competitive.
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