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Murphy Pipe and Civil is keeping it green!

They are known around Queensland’s coal seam gas fields as the ‘Green Team’ due to their strong Australian-Irish heritage, but pipeline construction company Murphy Pipe and Civil is also making good on its environmental commitment by using ‘Green Machines’.

On the upstream side: WDS’ work on APLNG

As construction continues on the Australian Pacific LNG Project in Queensland, WDS provides The Australian Pipeliner with an exclusive overview of its work on the project’s upstream gas gathering system.

Navigating land access as regulation changes

Recent developments along the eastern seaboard highlight the constantly evolving regulatory environment energy companies face when it comes to land access.

Land policy shake-up – what’s next for your state?

There have been some big developments in the field of land access and management over the past year, with several state governments bowing to pressure from public concerns about coal seam gas exploration and implementing stringent new policies to further regulate the industry.

Thrifty: ready to meet CSG industry needs head on

The Thrifty Master Franchise, which operates in South East Queensland and northern New South Wales, has made a significant investment in infrastructure and a new specialised fleet to meet the needs of the growing Surat Basin CSG and pipeline industry head on.

Arrow’s Bowen Pipeline receives approval

Tue, 26 March 2013 Arrow Energy’s proposed Bowen Pipeline, located in central Queensland, has been approved by the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

New Federal CSG regulations to be implemented

Wed, 13 March 2013 The Federal Government is set to implement greater environmental protection for water resources impacted by CSG and large coal mining developments.

New in-line test tools expand capabilities of weld testing operations

Wed, 6 February 2013 Hydratight has introduced a new range of aluminium in-line weld test tools for branch-line pipe work, which can isolate the line completely, create a vapour barrier for hot work or localise a line for flange weld testing.

Seeney appoints new GasFields commissioners

Wed, 20 June 2012 The Queensland Government has approved the appointment of six new GasFields Commissioners to “help restore the state’s confidence in the CSG industry”.

Pipeline support for CSG hubs

Pipelines play a critical role in supporting CSG developments from start to finish. Gathering lines are used at the exploration and production phase, transmission pipelines transport gas from the field to processing plants and to market.

‘Go anywhere’ truck buses help drive QLD gas industry

Wed, 2 May 2012 Sargent is introducing at least 15 ‘go anywhere’ specialist buses to its fleet for use across Queensland’s CSG industry.

Arrow Bowen Pipeline EIS seeks public comment

Thu, 5 April 2012 The environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Arrow Bowen Pipeline Project is now open for public comment.

Engineering and surveying firm expands through acquisition

Wed, 4 April 2012 Engineering and surveying firm Fyfe has expanded its operations with the acquisition of Adelaide civil and structural engineering firm Trevor John and Associates.

First pipe for APLNG gas pipeline

Fri, 27 January 2012 The first shipment of steel pipe for the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Project has arrived in the Port of Gladstone.

Kick off land access negotiations on the right foot

The Queensland Government has manually developed the Digital Cadastral Data Base for investigating land-related information for the state. Definium Surveyors’ Peter Hickey discusses the importance of improving the accuracy of the digital boundaries for this land access documentation.

Managing liquids in CSG pipelines

This article is an abridged version of Jason Ward and John Blain’s presentation to the 2011 APIA Convention, held in Sydney. With the rapid expansion of the CSG industry in Queensland, much attention is being given to strategies for managing liquids which condense in upstream pipeline infrastructure. Regular pigging has been the traditional method of dealing with this. However, gas sweeping could also be an effective method of controlling the build-up of liquids, and this article explores the issues that require careful investigation when considering such gas sweeping.

Arrow awards Gladstone tunnel concept design contract

Thu, 8 December 2011 Arrow Energy has awarded Arup the tender for the concept design of the pipeline tunnel that will transport CSG from Gladstone to the Arrow LNG Plant on Curtis Island, Queensland.

CSG pipeline application is withdrawn

Fri, 18 November 2011 Following its acquisition of Eastern Star Gas, Santos has withdrawn the application for the Narrabri to Wellington CSG pipeline, located in New South Wales.

CSG technology innovation recognised

Wed, 19 October 2011 Murphy Pipe and Civil has been recognised at the 2011 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards in Brisbane for its introduction of innovative technology to the Australian CSG industry.

APLNG pipeline construction commences

Thu, 18 August 2011 MCJV, a joint venture between McConnell Dowell Constructors and Consolidated Contracting Company Australia, has commenced construction of the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) 415 km main export pipeline and associated facilities.

APLNG awards pipe coating

Tue, 5 July 2011 Wah Seong has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $A41.96 million to provide pipeline coatings for Origin Energy and ConocoPhillips’ Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Project.

Keeping to the Code: Hugh Luckhurst-Smith

In May 2011, APIA launched the Code of Practice for Upstream Polyethylene Gathering Networks, a document that has been prepared for and by the coal seam gas industry to improve safety and promote best practice in polyethylene pipe installation. The Australian Pipeliner speaks to committee Chair Hugh Luckhurst-Smith about how it was developed and what its introduction means for the Australian pipeline industry.