Wanted: young pipeliners for safety research
Wed, 16 May 2012
The Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre is currently seeking young pipeliners to voice their opinion on the safety culture in the gas transmission pipeline industry as part of a research project.
APIA recognised for skills contribution to gas industry
Improving development planning for the betterment of pipeline safety
A clear set of regulations is needed to cover future development near major infrastructure pipelines to protect the public, developers and pipeline owners, according to Fyfe Managing Director Mark Dayman.
Reflections on an industry stalwart: Barry Wood
Throughout his lengthy career in the Australian pipeline industry, Barry Wood has made an indelible impact on the industry, most notably through what is now known as The Australian Pipeliner. Barry made many great friendships within the industry, and now some of those friends have shared their reflections of working with Barry, marking the occasion of his recent retirement.Exciting progress for the APIA Pipeline Engineer Training Project
In the October 2011 edition of The Australian Pipeliner, APIA included an article on the association’s Pipeline Engineer Training Project. In addition to providing the rationale for the project, the article explained what had been achieved in Stage 1 of the project through the creation of the APIA Guide to AS2885 and the APIA Pipeline Engineer Competency Standards and set out the program for Stage 2 of the project.
President’s Message
Every organisation needs to stop for a moment and take stock of their role and direction. APIA does this every three years at Board level and also from time-to-time by including various representatives of the Association in a day of review.
Chief Executive’s Report
APIA Brisbane dinner hears of key challenges on the QSN3
On Thursday 16 February, an impressive gathering of 340 guests attended the APIA Brisbane Dinner held at the Brisbane Hilton.
Golfing fun in WA
Competition amongst APIA members was fierce at this year’s WA golf tournament, as 24 teams battled it out for the championship title.
APIA extends WGC 2012 scholarships to young pipeliners
Wed, 21 March 2012
APIA is offering three scholarships to young people working within the Australian pipeline industry to attend the International Gas Union’s 25th World Gas Conference and Technical Visit, to be held from 4–9 June 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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.
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.
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.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The first thing I’d like to say in my first President’s report in The Australian Pipeliner is thank you!
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
YPF heats up APIA 2011
The strong young pipeliner presence at this year’s APIA Convention was no more evident than at the National YPF Convention Drinks, held at the Zeta Bar in the Hilton prior to the Welcome Dinner.
APIA Safety Award a feather in Nacap’s cap
Nacap Australia has taken out the industry-wide APIA Safety Award for 2011, which was presented by Federal Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism Martin Ferguson to Nacap Australia General Manager Matthew O’Connell at the APIA Convention in Sydney.
How’s the serenity at Castle Cove Golf Course
Teams of pipeliners hit the Castle Cove Golf Course to enjoy a few chilled drinks and some light-hearted competition at the APIA Golf Day prior to the more formal proceedings of the APIA Convention.
Valuable contributors to the pipeline industry recognised
At this year’s APIA Convention and Exhibition in Sydney, the Awards Committee recognised outstanding efforts by individuals of the industry in the two award categories of Young Achievement, and Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.
Bright future for Australia’s world-class pipelines
From 22–25 October 2011, delegates converged on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Sydney, New South Wales, for the APIA Convention, to learn how Australia’s world-class pipelines fit into the current “golden age of gas”.
Are you ready?: the Melbourne launch of the AS2885.3
Through a number of presentations held at the Melbourne Hilton on the Park on 16 November 2011, approximately 90 attendees were introduced to the recently revised AS2885.3.
SA Minister for Energy predicts possible consequences of carbon tax
The APIA Adelaide dinner, held at the Stamford Plaza on 25 August, 2011 gave an insight into the potential consequences for the pipelines industry following potential future changes to energy generation in South Australia.
Regulation under discussion at WA lunch
On 14 September 2011, over 200 delegates at the APIA WA Chapter lunch heard from Western Australia’s Economic Regulation Authority Chairman Lyndon Rowe on energy regulation and its role.EPCRC/RSC dinner makes an impact
On 2 November 2011, Phil Venton presented at the Energy Pipelines Co-operative Resources Centre and Research and Standards Committee Seminar on ‘Lessons learnt from hydrostatic testing with partial emphasis on the impact of very small leaks’.
Not-so-silent nights at APIA Christmas functions
‘Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the country, pipeliners began attending functions to celebrate the end of another successful year.Next Page


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