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Federal Budget to affect exploration costs: APPEA

Thu, 23 May 2013 The Federal Budget, announced on 15 May, includes tax changes that will affect exploration costs and thin capitalisation rules, hurting the oil and gas industry’s international competitiveness, according to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).

Employment challenges discussed by Origin, Santos

Thu, 23 May 2013 Two of Australia's LNG proponents have discussed the importance of successful recruitment and staff retention to the success of resources sector operators.

Call for tender: Frankston City Council

Thu, 23 May 2013 Independent Energy Solutions, on behalf of Frankston City Council (FCC) in Victoria, has invited tenders from contractors for the supply of natural gas to the council’s sites, along with associated services such as site transfer.

Thousands predicted to attend APPEA 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference and Exhibition, the southern hemisphere’s largest upstream oil and gas forum, will take place from 26–29 May in Brisbane, bringing together more than 3,100 registered attendees from more than 850 companies.

Offshore safety law passed

Thu, 23 May 2013 A law to better protect Australian offshore workers and Australia's marine environment has been passed by Federal Parliament.

Every drop counts: dealing with CSG water

Thu, 23 May 2013 With a rise in demand for CSG to supply large LNG projects in Queensland, the question of CSG water management has been brought to the fore. Gas Today investigates the water management policy in Queensland, and how the state government and CSG companies have worked together to collaborate on beneficial uses for CSG water.

Innovation on show at AGT

Thu, 23 May 2013 After a successful launch in 2012, the Australian Gas Technology (AGT) Exhibition and Conference returns to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1–3 July 2013.

Gas traineeships build skills

Thu, 23 May 2013 When Adam Trumble decided he had had enough of being a mechanic and was looking for “something different” he thought he’d enjoy a career in the utility infrastructure industry.

Gas to Avoca: town to be connected to network

Wed, 8 May 2013 SP AusNet and the Victorian government have come to an agreement to connect the town and its 700 properties to natural gas for the first time.

NT to establish Energy Directorate

Wed, 8 May 2013 The Northern Territory government has announced it will invest nearly $1 million to establish the Department of Mines and Energy’s Energy Directorate, which will take a long-term strategic approach to developing the Northern Territory’s energy industry.

Ferguson sees bright future for LNG

Wed, 8 May 2013 The LNG sector will provide "huge returns" to Australia within the next three to four years, according to former Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson.

QGCE to celebrate women in industry

Wed, 8 May 2013 In an exciting development for the third edition of the Queensland Gas Conference & Exhibition (QGCE), the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has announced that two important events for women in the resources engineering sectors will be staged as integrated components of the leading industry event for Australia’s fast-growing gas sector.

Jobs, investment at risk from anti-development activism: Tanna

Wed, 8 May 2013 BG Group Australia Chairman Catherine Tanna has warned that anti-development activism threatens thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of investment in Australia brought in by the natural gas industry.

Gas a hot topic at NZ’s ENEX 2013

Wed, 8 May 2013 New Zealand will host the second ENEX petroleum event in June 2013, an event which has seen it evolve on the success of the inaugural show in 2011.

Gas Today’s Top 10 Articles: Available Now

Wed, 8 May 2013 In a special offer for new subscribers to the Gas Today package, a selection of the magazine’s most read articles since its launch in August 2007 has been compiled, and is available when you subscribe to Gas Today.

Comdain staff lead with qualifications

Wed, 24 April 2013 A close partnership between Comdain Infrastructure and E-Oz Energy Skills Australia to improve skills in the gas sector has resulted in over 50 Comdain Infrastructure staff in Melbourne recently graduating with their Certificate III and/or IV in Gas Operations.

QGC opposes EPBC before Senate Committee

Wed, 24 April 2013 QGC has called for the Senate to withdraw a “hurried” bill containing proposed changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, after the Federal government introduced amendments to Australia’s national environment law in March.

The ultimate industry exposure: 2013 Gas Industry Directory

Wed, 24 April 2013 The 2013 Gas Industry Directory, the premium guide for gas companies, contractors and suppliers in Australia, will soon be available through the Gas Today online shop, and advertising opportunities are filling up fast.

An international perspective at Gas 2020

Wed, 24 April 2013 Energy Networks Association, Australia’s peak industry body for gas distribution, will host the Gas 2020 New Strategies, New Markets conference on 8 May 2013 in Melbourne. The event will focus on growth in the downstream domestic gas sector.

Jemena supports industry in proposed tariff increase

Wed, 24 April 2013 Jemena has proposed a tariff increase to the Australian Energy Regulator, which will see a 5.6 per cent increase for industrial users, compared to an 11.3 per cent increase on average for small business and households.

NT says no to gas reservation

Wed, 24 April 2013 The subject of gas reservation has been raised again recently, with the Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles confirming on 17 April that the NT Government would not be introducing a gas reservation policy, a move that was welcomed by the Federal government.

Australia’s gas industry shines at LNG 17

Wed, 24 April 2013 The 17th International Conference & Exhibition on LNG (LNG 17) came to a close on 19 April 2013, concluding the largest global LNG event ever, with Australia’s LNG industry a popular topic.

Key decision makers to spark conversation at Gas 2020

Thu, 11 April 2013 With the increasing prominence of domestic gas in the public arena, the Energy Networks Association is making a timely contribution to the national conversation by hosting the Gas 2020: New Strategies, New Markets conference next month.

Nominations open for women in construction awards

Thu, 11 April 2013 Nominations are now open for the 2013 National Association of Women in Construction Queensland/Northern Territory Crystal Vision Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements made by women in the construction industry.

COAG releases first assessment report under national CSG agreement

Thu, 11 April 2013 The Council of Australian Governments Reform Council has released its first assessment report under the CSG and Large Coal Mining Development National Partnership Agreement.