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New expanded range of wear plate kits for heavy machinery released

Wed, 12 June 2013 An expanded range of wear plate kits is being manufactured by the TW Woods Group for the maintenance of heavy machinery employed by such industries as mining and energy, oil and gas, civil engineering and construction and infrastructure.

Enerpac cordless hydraulic pump couples with pull cylinders to remove conveyor main

Wed, 12 June 2013 Enerpac’s new XC Series cordless pump has been coupled with powerful pull cylinders to remove a potential safety hazard when maintaining conveyors in confined spaces.

Skilled migrants vital to safety: AMMA

Wed, 12 June 2013 The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has spoken out against the Federal Government’s plan to modify legislation regarding its 457 visa skilled migration scheme, saying that the Gillard government is more committed to its union supporters than Australia's economic interests and international reputation.

QLD LNG gas sharing agreement looking likely: Santos

Wed, 12 June 2013 The joint venture behind the Santos-operated GLNG Project, located on Curtis Island, Gladstone, is currently looking to consolidate gas sharing or swapping arrangements with the neighbouring QGC-operated Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) Project.

Bengal Energy commissions Cuisinier to Cook pipeline

Wed, 12 June 2013 Bengal Energy’s Cuisinier to Cook liquids pipeline, located on the Barta sub-block of ATP 752P in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin in Queensland, has now been commissioned and production from all eight Cuisinier oil wells has commenced.

ROTHERNBERGER receives award for pipe repair tool

Wed, 29 May 2013 ROTHENBERGER ANZ has received international recognition by being awarded two Good Design Marks from the Australian International Design Awards for its Kibosh Pipe Repair and Roflare Revolver tools.

How to choose the best contractor for pipe work: Offaly

Wed, 29 May 2013 Pipe work is a critical part of any resource or civil project or operation, so when it comes to choosing a contractor it is important to look for a specialist well rounded in its discipline and with plenty of knowledge and experience.

APA applies for review of AER’s final VTS decision

Wed, 29 May 2013 APA Group has applied for the review of the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER’s) final decision in relation to the access arrangement on APA’s Victorian Transmission System (VTS) for the period of 2013–17.

GLNG passes the halfway mark, pipeline progressing well

Wed, 29 May 2013 The GLNG Project, located on Curtis Island, near Gladstone in Queensland, is over 50 per cent complete and remains on track for first LNG in 2015, according to operator Santos.

Two-way conversation the key to community empathy: Cotter

Wed, 29 May 2013 Queensland’s GasFields Commission Chairman John Cotter has highlighted increased two-way conversation with everyday consumers about where their energy comes from as the key to improving the industry’s relationship with the community.

International pipeline industry converges down under

Wed, 15 May 2013 The pipeline industry’s three top research associations, representing members operating over five continents, converged in Sydney, Australia, to address the challenges confronting the pipeline industry at a global level.

An update on APIA’s PE Gathering CoP Working Group

Wed, 15 May 2013 As most of the industry will be aware, field development of the three major coal seam gas to LNG projects in Queensland continues apace.

AGC wins extension on Gorgon pipe spool contract

Wed, 15 May 2013 AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries has been awarded a contract extension for further fabrication work worth approximately $A13.6 million on the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project located in WA, taking the total contract value to more than $A80 million.

Katherine to Gove Gas Pipeline draft EIS released

Wed, 15 May 2013 Pacific Aluminium has released the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for its proposed 603 km Katherine to Gove Gas Pipeline (KGGP), to be located in the Northern Territory.

Victaulic opens new distribution centre in Perth

Wed, 15 May 2013 Victaulic, one of the world’s leading suppliers of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has announced the opening of a new distribution warehouse in Perth, Western Australia.

Global trends in welding changing: Kemppi

Wed, 1 May 2013 The welding industry is undergoing significant changes globally according to the CEO of Kemppi Oy, a leading international welding equipment manufacturer.

Sargent reappointed by Thiess as preferred supplier

Wed, 1 May 2013 Australian fleet services company Sargent has been reappointed by Thiess nationally as preferred supplier for the company’s light commercial vehicle needs.

GLNG tunnelling commences at the Narrows

Wed, 1 May 2013 Santos has commenced tunnelling works underneath the Narrows Crossing in Gladstone Harbour, Queensland, for its GLNG Project.

Bauer to Lycium oil pipeline starts commissioning

Wed, 1 May 2013 The PEL 91 joint venture will commence the commissioning of the 47 km, 152 mm diameter Bauer to Lycium crude oil pipeline, located in South Australia’s Cooper Basin, in the next few days.

Neptune awarded extension on Blacktip IRM contract

Wed, 1 May 2013 Neptune Marine Services has been awarded a contract extension from Eni on its inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) works in the Blacktip gas field, located in the southern Bonaparte Gulf, offshore Northern Territory.

Metrology measuring expands refurbishment capabilities for Australian engineering company

Wed, 17 April 2013 By adding a Faro Laser Tracker to its stable of technologies, Australian engineering design and refurbishment specialist Leussink has increased its capabilities due to exceptionally accurate measurements this equipment can take.

Cat hybrid power systems help power the world’s mobile communications

Wed, 17 April 2013 Caterpillar® is launching hybrid power solutions for telecommunications applications that can significantly reduce operating costs including a major decrease in fuel consumption.

Matrix to buoy Wheatstone pipeline

Wed, 17 April 2013 Matrix Composites and Engineering has entered into an agreement with Allseas for the supply of rigid pipeline installation buoyancy for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project in Western Australia.

APA sells MAPS to QIC

Wed, 17 April 2013 APA Group has sold the 1,184 km Moomba Adelaide Pipeline System (MAPS) to QIC Global Infrastructure for $A400.6 million.

Australia not ready for US shale success: Shell

Mon, 15 April 2013 Shell Australia Country Chair Ann Pickard has warned that while Australia has “the right rocks” to support a shale gas industry is still has far to go before it can replicate the United States’ success.