People and policy
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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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NOPTA approves Ironbark permit extension
The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) has approved a suspension and extension of an Ironbark exploration permit.
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UNGI scheme shortlists APA project
APA Group’s proposed Dandenong Power Project (DPP) has been shortlisted as part of a Federal Government power program.
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Project Atlas awarded environmental approval
The Queensland Government has granted Senex Energy environmental approval for the development of Project Atlas.
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APGA welcomes recognition of NT in budget
The association has welcomed inclusion of funding for gas exploration in the Northern Territory in yesterday’s Federal Budget.
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Offshore environment plans to be made public
The Federal Government says all environment plans for offshore oil and gas activities will be open for public comment.
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LNG exports to top $50b
Earnings from Australia’s LNG exports are forecast to exceed $50 billion in 2018–19, according to a new report.
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APGA: industry well placed for hydrogen rollout
The Australian gas industry’s public safety record displays the country is well placed to facilitate the development of hydrogen, according to a prominent industry body.
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WA EPA backtracks on emissions guidelines
The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has withdrawn its revised guidance on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Government greenlights $10b gas project
The Queensland government has approved Arrow Energy’s $10 billion Surat Gas Project.
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Queensland LNG projects in jeopardy
A report from EnergyQuest has painted a bleak picture for the future of Queensland’s LNG industry.
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Water turned on for W2BH
Water has started to flow through the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline (W2BH) in New South Wales.
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APGA: neutralise politics to ensure energy reliability
Long-term energy investment opportunities are being hindered by short-sighted political policies, according to APGA CEO Steve Davies.
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APA on the look out for US acquisitions
Undeterred by a failed takeover last year, APA Group is eyeing opportunities for expansion.
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