Tim Jackson

Vast Resource servicing the pipeline industry

In an environment where risk management is paramount, quality is the ultimate arbiter and a company's reputation often rests on the performance of the last job, never accept anything but the best. When selecting an equipment supply partner, the decision should be easy. Experience, experience, experience.
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Tracking Vermeer’s trenching progress

With over 55 years of industry experience, Vermeer understands that every project is unique and this is reflected in their diverse product range. The power of the T1155 Commander 3 cuts through the most stubborn rock while the RTX1250 ride-on trencher with a quad-track design can hold its ground in all conditions.
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Boom time: when the pipeline industry wants a lift

As the pipeline industry powers on with bigger and bigger projects, the support of strong sub-contractors becomes more important. In the "˜lift and shift' sector, Australia's largest crane hire company, Boom Logistics, is reporting a strong position, giving contractors calling for lift and shift services a good level of security.
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Sunshine and pipelines: a bright future

Queensland's vast coal seam gas (CSG) reserves are fast establishing the state as an east coast gas hub with exciting development opportunities for the future. This has also spurred the proposal of several LNG projects and research regarding the uses of by-product CSG water.
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Nacap constructs Darling Downs Pipeline

As part of the coal seam gas market's rapid expansion throughout Queensland, Nacap Australia has been awarded the construction of a natural gas pipeline set to run from Wallumbilla to Origin Energy's Darling Downs Power Station.
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Diverse challenges overcome in central Australia

Diversified Construction Corporation brought its considerable expertise and resources together for the completion of the 273 km Jackson to Moomba Oil Pipeline, which serves to link Santos' Jackson Oil Fields to its Moomba processing facility.
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Young Pipeliners pipe up for the future

Training and recruitment is integral to the perpetuation and development of an employment base for any sector. The Australian Pipeliner caught up with a group of young Pipeliners to chat about their perspective on the training and recruitment process within the pipeline industry.
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The fast and the philanthropic

Last year proved fruitful for OSD Pipelines with the company receiving its fourth consecutive Business Review Weekly Fast 100 award. The rapidly growing business has not only extended into international markets but has continued to improve pipeline education with its PIPEd initiative.
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APIA pipeline engineer training program

After spending much time considering the needs for pipeline engineer training and how this can be achieved in the context of the Australian pipeline industry, the APIA Board has approved the first steps in developing a program to develop and recognise pipeline engineers who can act as "˜competent persons' as required by AS2885, the Australian Standard for petroleum pipeline design, construction and operation.
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Focusing on slurry in the west

Slurry pipelines were the focus of the WA Chapter lunch held on 17 September 2008, with OSD Pipelines' JP Fortin providing an insightful perspective on the topic.
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Merry pipeline functions

December 2008 saw Pipeliners get into the Christmas spirit with functions occurring around Australia. The events provided a great opportunity for members to unwind and talk about the year in pipelines.
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QLD YPF continues with winning formula

The Queensland contingent of the Young Pipeliners Forum (YPF) held a presentation and drinks night in September that proved so successful it was decided to repeat the format of the event in November.
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Pipelines pick Perth

APIA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style last October at the 2008 Annual APIA Convention and Exhibition, with over 450 delegates and partners convening in Perth for the landmark event.
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Pipes for life: 2008 APIA awards

Noteworthy contributions to the pipeline industry were once again recognised at the APIA Convention. The 2008 awards were well earned, with three very commendable Pipeliners acknowledged by APIA.
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Pipeliners tee off in WA

The Burswood Resort Golf Course provided a great day for a bunch of golf-mad Pipeliners to participate in the 2008 APIA Convention Golf Challenge, sponsored by Vermeer.
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