People and policy

First meeting of the IGU WOC3 held in Amsterdam

The first research triennium of the International Gas Union's Working Committee 3, which focuses on various aspects of gas transmission, was held in Amsterdam in January 2010. Attendee, GHD Business Development Manager for Oil and Gas Barbara Jinks, reports.
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The first year of The Pipeline Authority

The Pipeline Authority was the brainchild of the Minister for Mines and Energy in the Whitlam Government, the Hon Rex Connor, who formed the group to take over the building of the 34 inch Moomba to Sydney Pipeline much to the chagrin of William (later Sir William) Pettingell who, as head of AGL, was well advanced with plans for AGL to construct and own the pipeline. The Australian Pipeliner revisits an article printed in June 1974 and written by former Executive Manager of the Pipeline Authority James Donald for a look at the first year of the Authority's activities.
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Pipeliner’s industry knowledge to be available online

Sometimes it's difficult to determine whether the younger generation learns from the older ones, or if it's the other way around. Information technology and knowledge transfer are firmly established as components of the internet world and those who use the available tools to best advantage are most often the younger employees.
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2007: The year in review

Australia's pipeline industry has continued its boom over the past twelve months. Many eagerly anticipated projects have moved or are about to move in to the construction stage, setting the scene for continuing growth. Against this backdrop is the industry's continued involvement in new high growth areas of water and coal seam gas. Combined with ongoing changes at the ownership and corporate level, it's a year that few will forget.
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Future Focus

Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future. Niels Bohr (1885 - 1962)

With so much happening on in the pipeline industry it is easy to focus on current projects without looking forward in to the future. The Australian Pipeliner has compiled this special report looking at possible future trends for the pipeline industry.
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Pipeline Pedigree

While pipelining in Australia is still a comparatively young industry, it has since its inception had a strong "˜family involvement'. The Australian Pipeliner recently spoke to a number of first and second generation pipeliners to look at their experiences and how they had shaped each other's involvement and development within the pipeline industry. The responses were wide-ranging and covered pipeliners in all sectors of the industry, from engineering to construction to suppliers.
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East Coast Pipelines and Vermeer sprint ahead

The recently founded East Coast Pipeline Racing Team (EPR) is gearing up for the 2007/2008 Sprintcar Speedway Season and has announced that, with a sponsorship agreement in place with Vermeer, it intends to establish itself as a first class team, competing at meets Australia-wide.
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The APIA method of designing against penetration

The 1997 revision of the Australian Pipeline Standard for pipeline design and construction (AS 2885.1) introduced a requirement that pipelines must be designed to resist external interference using a combination of physical and procedural methods. While the principles remain the same, the 2007 revision has developed the understanding of the force applied by excavator threats, and introduced improved requirements that reflect this.
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APIA dinner a record breaker

The number of attendees at the APIA Adelaide dinner on 22 August broke the South Australian record - over 120 members and guests were in attendance to hear a briefing by BHP Billiton Corporate Affairs Manager Richard Yeeles.
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Macfarlane addresses APIA

APIA's work with the Federal Government - and some State Governments - was the "catalyst" for improvement in proposed new energy legislation, according to the Federal Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, the Hon. Ian Macfarlane MP, who addressed the Melbourne APIA lunch in June.
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Young industry members gather for Gas Speak 2007

Each year the Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT) convenes the annual Gas Speak Colloquium. Gas Speak provides an opportunity for younger members of the gas industry to develop their communication skills and industry awareness as well as providing networking opportunities.
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President’s Message


In this, my final report for APIA as President, I would like to thank the APIA members and Board for their support and enthusiasm.
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Young pipeliners take the stage in Brisbane

Peter Barnett (GHD) and I were presented with a fantastic opportunity to speak at the APIA dinner in Brisbane on 25 July. While we both struggled to finish our main meal on the night, due to nerves, we were pleased we accepted the opportunity and have benefited from the experience.
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The PCS team in the spotlight

Petro Coating Systems has provided long-life corrosion prevention and sealing systems for pipelines since 1992. The Australian Pipeliner meets the people delivering the coating solutions on Australian and South East Asian pipelines.
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