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New data released for proposed Macquarie Pipeline

Thu, 10 May 2012 New South Wales’ Orange City Council residents would have been spared harsh water restrictions if the proposed Macquarie water pipeline had been available through the recent drought, according to new research findings.

Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project gets green light

Tue, 24 April 2012 The Federal Government has approved the environmental impact statement for the proposed Connors River Dam and Pipelines Project, located in central Queensland.

Boskalis awarded Ichthys pipeline dredging contract

Wed, 18 April 2012 Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has received a letter of award from Saipem, valued at approximately $252.3 million, relating to dredging services for the Ichthys gas export pipeline near Darwin, Northern Territory.

Call for tender: Cheepie to Barcaldine Gas Pipeline

Mon, 16 April 2012 A tender has been issued by Ergon Energy for internal inspection works on the Cheepie to Barcaldine Gas Pipeline, located in southern Queensland.

Subsea installation contract for Wheatstone

Fri, 13 April 2012 Technip has been awarded a subsea contract by Chevron Australia for the Wheatstone Project.

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.

‘Rein’-ing in greater energy security for WA at Devil Creek

After a year of construction filled with unique challenges, Apache Corporation and Santos have completed the Reindeer Raw Gas Pipeline, which will be delivering domestic gas from offshore Western Australia to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, assisting the state’s energy security.

Lessons learnt on Sugarloaf

Rear-view lessons learnt from successful, complex projects such as the Sugarloaf Pipeline can provide useful insights for industry participants facing significant technical, social and environmental challenges on current projects.

Preparation meets opportunity with the GGP expansion projects

New demand from the iron ore mining sector in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, has provided APA Group with the opportunity to undertake two expansion projects on the Goldfields Gas Pipeline, both of which are underpinned by long-term gas transportation agreements with major mining companies.

Building the future of energy in the NT

Construction on the world-class Ichthys Project has recently begun, following a final investment decision made by joint venture partners INPEX and Total in January 2012.

The Northern Territory: the new pipelines frontier

Courtesy of January’s final investment decision for INPEX’s Ichthys Project, located at Blaydin Point near Darwin, the Northern Territory is about to witness major pipeline and construction activity across the state.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.