People and policy

Watching the detective

Following on from the Annual Golf Day at Burswood in February, it was back to the Parmelia Hilton Hotel for the WA Chapter Lunch held on 18 April. The lunch was well supported with 91 attendees.
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Robinson ready to tackle key training issues with APIA

Oil Search Executive General Manager of Operations Richard Robinson is excited to bring his experience in the pipeline industry to the key projects currently at the heart of the APIA Board's work. Here, he talks to The Australian Pipeliner about his work in the pipeline industry, and reveals how those experiences are set to shape key training and innovation projects during his tenure as APIA Treasurer.
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Pipelining expats: providing overseas experience and character

Each year Australia grants working visas to skilled workers to boost the nation's pipeline building capability. These international personalities provide a much-loved flavour to the Australian industry. The Australian Pipeliner talks to eight pipelining personalities who have come from Canada, Scotland, Croatia and Kenya to find out what brought them to Australia and to hear about their experiences of, and insights into Australia's pipeline industry.
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Native title claims to be fast-tracked

Companies in the resources sector "risk being caught out" by the Federal Court's decision to fast-track native title claims, according to Allens Arthur Robinson Partner Marshall McKenna.
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Industry members recognised at APIA Convention

The Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) recognised individual and industry achievements through a series of awards at the 42nd annual APIA Convention and Exhibition held this week in Darwin, Northern Territory.
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Maloney Field Services begins land negotiations in Mildura and Robinvale

As part of the Sunraysia Irrigation Project, new state-of-the-art, high-pressure pipelines have replaced old concrete lined channels and "˜leaky' low-pressure pipelines. The project aims to improve the effectiveness of existing irrigation systems in the region and deliver water savings of up to 1.5 billion litres each year to the environment.

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Pipeline fabrication 101

Completing a pipeline project requires more than just what meets the eye - workshop fabrication is an important underlying part of the process. The Australian Pipeliner spoke with WDS Ltd Works Manager Andy Douglas about the fabrication process.
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West African Gas Pipeline

The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is an international gas transmission system that will transport natural gas from Nigeria to customers in Ghana, Togo and Benin.
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President’s Message

As President of the Australian Pipeline Industry Association and on behalf of APIA's Board and membership, I would like to welcome all IPLOCA members who have travelled such long distances to come to Sydney and accept some Australian hospitality. I am sure the IPLOCA members will be warmly welcomed and enjoy learning a little about Australian history and culture. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Andy Lukas on his presidency of IPLOCA.
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Chief Executive’s Report

In this special edition of The Australian Pipeliner magazine, and on behalf of all at the APIA secretariat, I would like to welcome delegates and guests to the IPLOCA Annual Convention being held in Sydney for the very first time.
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IPLOCA Convention Welcome

The IPLOCA Convention coming to Australia for the first time is an impressive landmark for the Australian Pipeline industry - so it is timely to note the strong links between the international and Australian pipeline communities.
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IPLOCA marks its 40th Anniversary, moves into a new era

The International Pipeline and Offshore Contractors Association (IPLOCA) recently celebrated its 40th anniversary at a time when the pipeline construction industry is facing some of the most significant challenges we have ever seen. Never has the need for pipeline engineers, construction workers and specialised equipment been greater. The price of oil is high and the consumption of oil and gas continues to climb, with third world development and increased demand in China, India and Russia, resulting in some huge pipeline contracts.

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Spain hosts Pipeline Industry Day

On Monday, 23 April, Caterpillar® Global Pipeline (CGP) and PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) hosted the first ever Pipeline Industry Day at the Caterpillar Demonstration and Learning Center in Malaga, Spain.
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