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Worker on the line: Darren Janes

Fri, 3 September 2010 APA Group’s Moomba to Sydney Pipeline Capacity Upgrade Project is an important ongoing project, securing an increased gas supply for Australia’s east coast. Darren Janes is AJ Lucas’ Construction Superintendant on the project. Here, he provides an insight into working on the project spread.

SunWater confirms funding for Connors River projects

Fri, 13 August 2010 SunWater has confirmed it has received vital financial commitments from the Bowen and Galilee basin mining sector, paving the way for the proposed $1.5 billion Connors River Dam and Pipeline and Galilee Basin Pipeline projects.

Ichthys gas buyers could take stake upstream

Fri, 13 August 2010 Inpex will consider selling stakes in the upstream portion of its offshore Western Australian Ichthys LNG Project, according to a company spokesperson.

Maloney Field Services begins land negotiations in Mildura and Robinvale

Fri, 13 August 2010 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.

Dresser introduces new low profile repair sleeves

Fri, 13 August 2010 Dresser’s new Piping Specialties Style 220 low profile repair sleeve is now available. Dresser said that the sleeve is the result of unique manufacturing capabilities combined with an existing product, creating a repair solution that reduces labour and material costs in the field.

Bow progresses early phase development for Blackwater to Gladstone Pipeline

Wed, 11 August 2010 Bow Energy has said that it will progress early phase development activities associated with the Blackwater to Gladstone Pipeline and will aim to shore up infrastructure planning, including environmental approvals, within the second quarter of the 2010–11 financial year.

New South Wales goes Orange

Wed, 11 August 2010 New South Wales Minister for Water Phil Costa has announced that the State Government will provide more than $A18 million in funding for a water supply pipeline from the Macquarie River to Orange.

Fyfe expands business operations in Queensland

Wed, 4 August 2010 Fyfe has purchased surveying and town planning practice Colston Surveyors and Planners, located in Coolum, Queensland, as part of the growth of its oil and gas operations across the state.

PII technology to improve security of two major pipelines

Wed, 4 August 2010 PII Pipeline Solutions, a GE Oil & Gas and Al Shaheen joint venture, has been selected to help improve the long-term security of two important natural gas pipelines.

VIETZ and Sunset Equipment appoint new Aussie rep

Wed, 4 August 2010 VIETZ and Sunset Equipment have appointed Sandra Schleiernick as the new Australian representative for VIETZ Pipeline Equipment.

Mipela and GeoSolutions merge

Wed, 4 August 2010 GeoSolutions Australia and Mipela GIS have merged to create a new company, continuing their focus on geographical information solutions as Mipela GeoSolutions.

Monadelphous wins Gorgon onshore pipeline contract

Wed, 4 August 2010 Engineering company Monadelphous Group has secured a major transmission pipeline contract with Chevron Australia, which comprises the installation of onshore pipelines at its Gorgon Project on Barrow Island, off the northwest coast of Western Australia.

Santos secures loan funding for GLNG

Thu, 29 July 2010 Santos has executed an $A2 billion bilateral bank loan facility, part of which will be put towards the Gladstone LNG (GLNG) Project.

Icom releases two new land mobiles

Thu, 22 July 2010 Icom has released two new land mobiles suitable for use on Australian project sites – the IC-F3163 and IC-F4163.

Fastwave on the move

Thu, 22 July 2010 Fastwave Communications has moved to new premises at 60 Coghlan Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, while further developing its product range.

EIS for Ichthys subsea pipeline released

Tue, 20 July 2010 Inpex has released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Ichthys Gas Field development, located offshore Western Australia, for an eight-week public review and comment period.

Route consulting for Narrabri to Wellington Pipeline

Tue, 20 July 2010 Eastern Star Gas (ESG) will soon hold talks with landholders, councils and relevant authorities to gauge support for a gas pipeline route from its coal seam gas tenements near Narrabri to its proposed gas-fired power station in Wellington, New South Wales.

Epic start for QSN 3 expansion

Tue, 20 July 2010 Construction has begun on the South West Queensland Pipeline Expansion (QSN 3), which will include 940 km of looping on the mainline and the QSN Link.

Send us your news!

Wed, 7 July 2010 The pipeline industry is abuzz with offshore developments, proposed CSG to LNG projects, expansion of exisiting pipelines and more research and development programs, and The Australian Pipeliner team would love to hear your news!

Project news: Capacity upgrade for Moomba to Sydney

Wed, 7 July 2010 APA Group has added a compressor station at Marsden, New South Wales, as part of an upgrade to the capacity of the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline (MSP).

Perspective: New service requirements and technologies for pipelines emerging in this millennium

Wed, 7 July 2010 Pipelines are a transportation asset, and the industry’s stripes have been primarily earned in moving oil, gas and water. Since 2000, new pipeline uses have added interest and challenges for the industry, mainly due to a diversity of energy sources and the onset of the global warming debate.

Project news: Newcastle LNG could assist in QHGP development

Wed, 7 July 2010 Eastern Star Gas’ plans to develop a LNG facility in Newcastle, in New South Wales, could provide the financial incentive to move development on the Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline (QHGP) forward.

Company news: New General Manager– Victoria for OSD

Wed, 7 July 2010 OSD Pipelines has promoted Michael Peoples to General Manager – Victoria following recent corporate restructuring initiatives.

Interview: Equipped for the job – sourcing and maintenance made easy

Wed, 7 July 2010 Equipment Manager Ross Demby is responsible for bringing together the key tools that enable Nacap to carry out its day-to-day works. Mr Demby tells The Australian Pipeliner his considerations in the selection, maintenance and safety requirements of Nacap’s pipeline equipment.

Product news: Sailing through pipe construction with the Deckhand

Wed, 7 July 2010 PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) is now the distributor of the Deckhand, a pipe handling system that accomplishes precise placement without requiring a ground crew to work in the vicinity of moving pipe.