Hydrogen

More than meets the eye

Whether it’s natural gas, LNG, LPG or hydrogen, Elaflex has a broad scope in the fluid transfer sector that few other companies can match. Read More

Time flies when you’re having fun

In Pipe Tek’s 10th year in business, The Australian Pipeliner spoke with co-founders Myles Brannelly and Taddam Farrant about their shared passion for pipelines, a leap of faith and the challenges of establishing the company as a leading turnkey pipeline contractor. Read More

Safe pipeline repairs in the hydrogen era – the need to know

Article contributed by Ian Coleman, Zachary Louden and Ernie Lackner from PLIDCO. As hydrogen becomes an increasingly important part of global decarbonisation strategies, the infrastructure required to handle it – especially pipelines – faces new technical and material challenges. Hydrogen’s unique properties, such as its low molecular weight and potential for embrittlement, demand a shift in how the pipeline industry approaches maintenance and repair. Read More

Ready for H2 applications: GF’s Butterfly Valve 565

Green hydrogen is a promising energy source for replacing fossil fuels. Piping systems, and their materials in particular, play an essential role in the efficiency of H2 production. Components such as the thermoplastic Butterfly Valve 565 by GF are designed to support the growth of green hydrogen with long-lasting materials and a reliable operation. Read More
CRC Evans

CRC Evans takes unique approach to hydrogen service weld design

The development and qualification of welding procedures for hydrogen service presents a number of technical challenges, which need to be explored as pipelines are increasingly used as a method to transport hydrogen. At the 2023 APGA Convention, Dr Robin Gordon discussed these challenges on behalf of CRC Evans.
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Melbourne

Melbourne mains all hydrogen ready

Australian Gas Networks (AGN), part of Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG), just completed two decades of upgrades to its infrastructure, which means the city’s gas mains are hydrogen-ready. Read More
Emissions reduction

Emissions reduction process needs to change

By Jordan McCollum, National Policy Manager, APGA. The months since the Federal Election has seen the pace of legislative change around energy and emissions policy ramp to record pace. But key shortcomings in ongoing reforms mean energy users ultimately have few decarbonisation pathways beyond electrification or a radical change in their business model. 
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