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Capture the industry: Win a ticket to the APGA Convention

The pipeline industry is full of incredible moments – stunning landscapes, cutting-edge technology, and the hard-working people who make it all happen. We want to celebrate these moments, and we need your help. Read More

Staff Writer27 May 2025, 8:28 am20 June 2025

APGA Melbourne Christmas lunch rounds out 2024

Pipeline industry players from Australia’s south east region converged in Victoria last week for the APGA Melbourne Christmas lunch. Read More

Staff Writer17 December 2024, 10:06 am17 December 2024

Empowering industry innovation

Heath Services and Bureau Veritas Australia are working with Australian gas suppliers to discover a true measure of fugitive emission losses, utilising state of the art equipment to directly measure samples and report via innovative new software for improved analysis. Read More

Contributor1 October 2024, 11:08 am1 October 2024

STATS Group announces leadership change

Pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group has announced that chief executive officer Leigh Howarth is stepping down in a planned leadership transition.
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Vivien Topalovic12 April 2024, 3:14 pm12 April 2024

The company has recently relocated to a new premises. Image supplied by kwik-ZIP.

kwik-ZIP on the move

The spacer and centraliser specialist has recently relocated its WA head office to a new premises. Read More

Clémence Carayol31 January 2024, 2:07 pm31 January 2024

ROSEN acquired by Partners Group

The decision to sell ROSEN to Partners Group and reinvest into the company is part of a forward-looking succession plan by founder Hermann Rosen in the interest of all stakeholders. Read More

Clémence Carayol15 November 2023, 1:34 pm15 November 2023

A trusted partner in pipeline infrastructure projects

Momentum Engineering has showcased its capabilities as a leading pipeline infrastructure company through two recent pipeline projects.
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Vivien Topalovic22 October 2023, 8:00 am23 October 2023

Versatile tool in pipe rehabilitation

Primus Line’s flexible pipeline system is a leading rehabilitation method for many applications, including pipelines in industrial harbours.
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Vivien Topalovic21 October 2023, 8:00 am18 October 2023

Belzona composite repair system for pipes

As pipeline infrastructure continues to age and encounter various operational challenges, the demand for innovative and efficient repair technologies like Belzona SuperWrap II is expected to grow significantly.
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Vivien Topalovic20 October 2023, 8:00 am19 December 2024

Finding the right corrosion inhibitor

Savcor Products Australia provides some of the best corrosion protection for hydrostatic testing.
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Vivien Topalovic19 October 2023, 8:00 am18 October 2023

The right tool for hot tapping and line stopping

STATS Group’s BISEP® is a temporary line plugging solution using leading technology.
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Staff Writer18 October 2023, 11:06 am18 October 2023

APGA president’s message

In this report, Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) president Donna McDowall focuses on policy support for renewable gases.
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Staff Writer1 September 2023, 8:00 am5 September 2023

Combating ageism in the workforce

As the pipeline industry moves towards a more inclusive employment approach, there is still work to be done when it comes to retaining older members of the workforce.
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Vivien Topalovic31 August 2023, 8:00 am31 August 2023

How ROSEN Group’s new lab is exploring hydrogen’s potential

The ROSEN Group, together with National Gas (formerly National Grid Gas Transmission), have started work on an intensive research project to find ways to mitigate the potential for embrittlement of pipeline steel in hydrogen service.
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Staff Writer30 August 2023, 8:00 am8 September 2023

Leaders from the Women in Pipelines Forum

By Cara Robb, Elizabeth Wheeler and Siew Shan Foo, edited by Margaret Gayen

The Women in Pipelines Forum (WPF) was established as an outcome of the APGA Women’s Leadership Development Program, with the purpose of promoting the collaboration, contribution, celebration, and empowerment of women in the pipeline industry across Australia and New Zealand.
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Staff Writer29 August 2023, 8:00 am29 August 2023

Electrifying everything is out

By Jordan McCollum, National Policy Manager, APGA, APGA National Policy Manager Jordan McCollum discusses the recent IPCC Assessment Report on the Mitigation of Climate Change.
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Staff Writer28 August 2023, 8:00 am8 September 2023

Female Chair shaping the future of YPF

In this month’s Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) Q&A, the spotlight is on the Young Pipeline Forum’s (YPF) Chair Megan Le Bourdonnec.
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Staff Writer25 August 2023, 8:00 am29 August 2023

A dealer relationship almost 30 years in the making thanks to incomparable service

Customer satisfaction is a key priority for any business, with customer loyalty a level above that. When it comes to customer loyalty, look no further than Jeff Trackson and his decades-long professional relationship with Vermeer Australia.
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Staff Writer24 August 2023, 8:00 am24 August 2023

Vermeer Australia dealer can help you prepare for your next large-scale HDD project with advice and machines.

Vermeer Australia celebrates milestone

To celebrate its Pinnacle 2022 dealer status, Vermeer Australia welcomed Vermeer Corporation president and chief executive officer Jason Andringa to its Brisbane dealership.
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Vivien Topalovic23 August 2023, 10:47 am23 August 2023

ROTHENBERGER trail blazes with ROWELD pipe welding system

With plastic pipes on the rise in Australia, ROTHENBERGER’s ROWELD system is one of the leading plastic pipe welding solution for optimal performance and productivity.
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Staff Writer23 August 2023, 8:00 am21 August 2023

STATS Group seals exclusive Malaysian supply deal

Pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group has signed an exclusive supply agreement for its products and services, reaffirming the company’s focus on the Malaysian and wider Asian energy sector.
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Staff Writer22 August 2023, 8:00 am17 August 2023

ROSEN and Speir Hunter announce strategic partnership

To continue to meet customer expectations for rigorous inspections and integrity assessments, ROSEN has announced the company has entered into a strategic partnership with Speir Hunter.
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Staff Writer21 August 2023, 4:00 pm21 August 2023

APGA Convention returning to Perth in less than two months

There are now less than two months till the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) Annual Convention & Exhibition returns to Perth, Western Australia.
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Staff Writer21 August 2023, 10:20 am22 August 2023

Celebrating the women at James Vac Solutions

The vacuum excavation company has a remarkable and valuable team of women helping make James Vac Solutions what it is today. They sat down with The Australian Pipeliner to chat about their daily life in the industry.
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Staff Writer2 August 2023, 8:48 am1 August 2023

A milestone anniversary for the ages

Growing from installing 10km of high-pressure pipeline from a gas field in the 1920s to becoming a leading global contractor in pipelines and associated facilities, Spiecapag is celebrating 100 years of constructing gas pipelines in 2023.
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Staff Writer31 July 2023, 8:00 am28 July 2023

Shaping the women of tomorrow

ERIAS Group’s Julie Crawford, Melanie Brown, and Luci David share their career experiences and how the APGA women’s leadership program has shaped them as leaders and inspired future trailblazers.
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Staff Writer28 July 2023, 8:57 am28 July 2023