People and policy
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Government raises possibility of shipping WA gas east
Western Australian gas could be transported to the east coast to lower energy prices, according to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
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Construction begins on Atlas pipeline
Jemena has officially commenced construction of the Atlas Gas Pipeline in Queensland.
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COAG Energy Council releases hydrogen papers
The Australian Government has released nine papers for consultation to help develop the National Hydrogen Strategy.
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Stakeholders disagree on gas market intervention
A major industry body says heavy-handed intervention in the domestic gas market could discourage market participation.
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Jemena proposes gas price cut
Jemena has proposed a plan to cut gas distribution charges for its customers in New South Wales.
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Government grants Windorah gas pipeline licence
A pipeline licence allowing gas to be transported from the Windorah Gas Project has been granted by the Queensland Government.
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APGA: ACCC disconnected from reality
Australia’s competition watchdog has an incorrect perception of pipeline investment, according to a prominent industry association.
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Queensland raising petroleum royalty
The Queensland State Government’s budget has raised the petroleum royalty rate.
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Nominations open for APGA awards
Nominations have opened for APGA’s Annual Awards, to be presented at the association’s upcoming convention and exhibition.
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WA EPA approves Burrup pipeline
The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new gas pipeline in the Pilbara.
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AGIG backing hydrogen
The head of one of Australia’s largest gas pipeline operators said hydrogen will play a “key role” in the country’s energy future.
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Industry bodies respond to reappointment of minister
Energy industry bodies have commented on the reappointment of Angus Taylor as Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction.
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ATCO investigating hydrogen energy grid
ATCO Gas Australia has welcomed a recent announcement confirming injecting hydrogen into a gas distribution network is possible under current legislation.
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Report gives all clear to hydrogen in gas networks
A new report has confirmed hydrogen is permitted under law for injection into gas distribution networks.
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APA names new CEO
APA Group has named the company’s replacement for outgoing CEO and Managing Director Mick McCormack.
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Survey finds Australia’s gas price below average
A new gas price survey has found the average wholesale gas price in Australia is below the average amount paid in Asia.
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NT budget is oil and gas inclusive
The newly-released Northern Territory budget has included initiatives to facilitate development of the region’s energy sector.
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Labor to back gas pipeline projects
Federal Labor will replace the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) with a fund to unlock gas supplies from the northern states if elected.
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Welding standard open for comment
The final draft of AS/NZS 2885.2 (Welding) is now available for final review and comment until 8 May 2019.
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WorleyParsons reveals name change
WorleyParsons has changed its name to Worley, coinciding with the company’s acquisition of a prominent US engineering business.
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APGA introduces female leadership program
APGA has introduced its Women’s Leadership Development Program, for females involved in the energy industry.
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April edition of The Australian Pipeliner now online
The latest edition of The Australian Pipeliner magazine is now available to be read online as a digital magazine.
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World’s leading pipeline minds descend on Brisbane
Approximately 160 of the international industry’s leading researchers and engineers are gathering in Brisbane this week for an important event.
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Victoria considers lifting gas moratorium
The Victorian Government will consider lifting the moratorium on conventional gas exploration next year, according to reports.
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Industry body says Bight drilling “misrepresented”
Public debate around drilling in the Great Australian Bight has been influenced by non-factual information, according to a leading industry body.
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Papua LNG gas agreement signed
The Papua LNG Project Joint Venture (JV) partners have signed a gas agreement with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government.
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