Projects

Production halts at Gorgon

The Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG Project has temporarily halted production due to mechanical issues. This comes after issues with the propane refrigerant unit on Train-1 was reported Read More

APA buys-out Diamantina Power Station project

APA Group has secured 100 per cent ownership of the Diamantina Power Station project after purchasing AGL’s half of the project for $151 million. The Diamantina Power Station project (DPS) is a large
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Cooper and AGL in Sole agreement

Cooper Energy has signed its second gas supply agreement for the Sole gas field, and the first for the nearby Manta field, both located offshore Victoria. The agreement provides the supply of up to 53
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Memories of constructing the Roma-Brisbane Pipeline

The 440 km Roma to Brisbane natural gas pipeline is Australia's oldest gas pipeline, and heralded the dawn of an industry - not only in Queensland, but across the nation. Bruce McCaul was a Field Manager in Roma for Associated Group AAR during the construction of the pipeline and recounts his memories to The Australian Pipeliner.
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South West pipeline expansion

A stranded asset no more

The McConnell Dowell team has been busy working on a project that will open up increased gas supplies for the Sunshine State, enabling previously stranded gas to be captured and moved on to Ballera for processing.
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CSG construction continues seamlessly

A 225-strong team of Murphy Pipe and Civil pipeliners and cable installation specialists is again present in the Surat Basin, this time to construct a 46 km steel pipeline to transport coal seam gas for the Queensland Curtis LNG Project.
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A pipeline rises in the East

Construction by APA Group of the 293 km Eastern Goldfields Pipeline to the Sunrise Dam and Tropicana Gold Mines in Western Australia remains on schedule, with delivery of first gas expected by 1 January 2016.
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An old pipeline becomes new

Changes to the east coast gas grid and proposed new pipeline infrastructure in the Northern Territory has meant that one of Australia's oldest pipeline systems, the Moomba Adelaide Pipeline System, has recently completed works to modernise and make its flow bi-directional.
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Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

The New South Wales state election, held in March 2015, saw the Liberal Party, under Michael Baird, maintain the confidence of Australia's most populous state. However, questions remain for the gas and pipeline industry, with the state's unconventional gas industry still under moratorium.
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What’s next for the NEGI?

The Northern Territory Government is working to facilitate the development of a gas pipeline connection from the Northern Territory that will help meet energy demands on the eastern seaboard and contribute to national energy security.
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Crossway JIP: an engineering guideline for crossings

Pipeline shoreline and waterway crossings have always been challenging sections in pipeline routes. The primary objective is to ensure that the pipeline at the crossing will maintain its integrity during the operational lifetime of the entire pipeline system. Just as important is the care for the natural environment.
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APGA addresses the inquiries

The APGA has written a couple of times in The Australian Pipeliner about the number of reviews and inquiries being held to investigate gas markets. This year has seen the two "˜reviews to end all reviews' and the APGA has been actively participating in both.
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Piping water to Melbourne’s west

In the ever-expanding western suburbs of Melbourne, Melbourne Water and contractor John Holland have recently commenced construction on a pipeline project to increase drinking water supply for one of the region's fastest growing regions.
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No rest in the West: pipeline development surging ahead in WA

It has been a busy 18 months for the pipeline industry in Western Australia, where construction on a number of significant projects for the region is booming and several contracts have been granted. The Australian Pipeliner provides an update on the state of the Western Australian pipeline industry and on major proposed and under construction projects.
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Pipelines in the Pilbara: facilitating the mining sector

In recent years, the development of the Pilbara region in Western Australia hasn't been limited to the mining industry. Several new gas pipelines are being constructed in the region, not only to access vast reserves of gas, but to supply the mining industry with fuel to power its operations. The Australian Pipeliner spoke to DBP CEO Stuart Johnston about the "˜gasification' of the Pilbara.
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WA pipeline personality: Kelvin Andrijich

After nearly 20 years in the pipeline industry, Enerflex Executive Director Kelvin Andrijich has been involved with almost every Australian pipeline owner and operator in some capacity. The Australian Pipeliner speaks to Mr Andrijich about his leadership experience, his involvement across a number of projects, and gets his insight on the challenges currently facing the industry.
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Developments in the welding industry

Over the last 50 years, mechanised pipe welding has been developed and improved so that welds can be made with consistent high quality and high productivity, and systems are available from several pipeline equipment contractors.
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A departing SA stalwart: Geoff Balmer

In December 2013 Geoff Balmer announced his retirement from APA Group and the Australian pipeline industry after an influential and successful 35-year career. Originally working for the Pipeline Authority of South Australia, Geoff has been an integral part of the South Australian pipeline industry in particular, and his exceptional welding knowledge and experience is held in high regard by those who have worked with him and learnt from him.
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How to relocate a live gas transmission pipeline

In 2013 APA Group completed a unique project to relocate its Pilbara Energy Pipeline while it remained live, in order to make way for a new rail line that needed to be constructed as part of the Roy Hill Iron Ore Project, located in Western Australia.
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