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AS 2885 open for public comment

Wed, 21 March 2012 The updated versions of AS 2885.0 and AS 2885.1 have been published and are open for public viewing and comment.

Arrow releases EIS for Surat Gas Project

Mon, 19 March 2012 Arrow Energy has released an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the company’s Surat Gas Project for public review.

OneSteel oil and gas pipe business to close

Fri, 16 March 2012 OneSteel has confirmed that it will cease manufacturing at its Oil and Gas Pipe business, based in Kembla Grange, New South Wales.

TAG invests in boosting Taranaki infrastructure

Tue, 13 March 2012 TAG Oil is initialling a $66 million capital expenditure program within the Cheal and Sidewinder fields located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand, which will include the construction of a new gas plant and pipeline.

The Trenchless Roadshow is coming to you!

Wed, 7 March 2012 The Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology is hitting the road in 2012, bringing a touring masterclass on trenchless technology to cities across Australia and New Zealand in May and June.

Piping systems business swaps hands

Wed, 7 March 2012 OneSteel has completed the sale of its Piping Systems business to United States-based MRC Global Inc., formerly McJunkin Red Man Holding Corporation.

Land access and valuation services firm appoints QLD manager

Wed, 7 March 2012 Maloney Field Services has appointed Steve Arnold as its Queensland State Manager.

Flexible supply contract awarded for Fletcher Finucane

Tue, 6 March 2012 Technip has received a flexible pipe supply contract for the Fletcher Finucane oil field development, located in the Carnarvon Basin, offshore north-western Australia.

Have your say in the APIA pipeline engineering training survey

Wed, 22 February 2012 Participate in APIA's pipeline engineering training survey to ensure that your views on the pipeline industry's training needs are heard.

New low-profile pipe roller launched

Wed, 22 February 2012 Richmond Wheel and Castor has introduced a new innovation in low-profile pipe roller design to service the exacting demands of the Australian pipeline industry.

Pipeline construction company appoints Deputy GM of Pipelines

Wed, 22 February 2012 McConnell Dowell has appointed Chakib Nayfe to the newly created position of Deputy General Manager – Pipelines.

Pipeline feasibility report identifies Aboriginal sites

Tue, 21 February 2012 An aboriginal heritage assessment conducted as part of a feasibility study for a proposed water pipeline linking Bathurst to the Ben Chifley Dam in New South Wales has identified six Aboriginal sites along the proposed pipeline routes.

QCLNG pipeline construction ramps up after weather delays

Mon, 20 February 2012 Construction of the Queensland Curtis LNG Pipeline has recommenced following heavy rain in the gas fields of western Queensland.

BG Group reports progress for QCLNG Project

Mon, 13 February 2012 BG Group has released its fourth quarter report, which highlights significant progress on the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) Project and its associated pipeline.

Gunson raises capital for pipeline FEED and plant construction

Wed, 8 February 2012 Gunson Resources has completed a $2.4 million share placement in order to raise funds for the commercial development of the Coburn Zircon Project, located near Dampier, Western Australia.

FutureGAS brings gas professionals under one roof

Wed, 8 February 2012 APIA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright will represent pipeliners’ interests at the 2012 FutureGAS Conference and Exhibition, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27–29 March, and will address delegates in the panel session on the second day.

Industry training kicks off in 2012

Wed, 8 February 2012 Industry training provider PIPEd has announced its schedule of pipeline-related training courses for 2012.

APIA pipeline engineer training survey launched

Wed, 8 February 2012 APIA has launched a survey to assess the pipeline industry’s training needs as part of Stage 2 of its Pipeline Engineer Training Project.

How to write a good survey that gets responses

Thu, 2 February 2012 Knowing your audience and marketing environment leads to more strategic marketing for strong results. This article shares top tips for writing a survey that audiences respond to, to make sure you get the information that you are looking for.

Growler to Lycium Pipeline to begin construction

Wed, 1 February 2012 Construction of the 70 km, 150 mm diameter Growler to Lycium oil pipeline will commence this month.

Horizon approves FID for Stanley

Mon, 30 January 2012 Horizon Oil has approved the final investment decision on the $350 million Stanley Field Gas Condensate Recovery Project, which includes the construction of a 40 km pipeline, located in PRL 4 in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.