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Call for natural gas blueprint

Wed, 11 August 2010 In light of Australia’s oil self-sufficiency dropping to approximately fifty per cent, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) has called on government leaders to establish a taskforce for the implementation of natural gas.

Paramedics: caring for the gas industry

Gas Today — August 2010 It is important to ensure the safety of workers on any worksite, whether in a remote location or in an urban area. Gas Today talks to Aspen Medical’s Robert Ball and LifeAid’s Alan Close about the importance of having experienced medical staff on gas worksites.

NGV experts discuss the benefits of natural gas as a fuel

Tue, 9 February 2010 Australian Natural Gas Vehicles Association Executive Officer Ollie Clark and Executive Director of the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles explain why natural gas is being adopted globally as a fuel source for transport vehicles.

Powering up: FutureGAS 2010

Mon, 9 November 2009 To be held in Brisbane between 9 and 11 March 2010, the FutureGAS Conference and Exhibition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting natural gas events for 2010.

Are we exporting our energy future?

Gas Today — November 2009 A key association representing Western Australia’s energy users is calling on governments and regulators to ensure affordable gas for long term domestic consumption. However representatives from Australia’s upstream gas industry have challenged the contention that Australia should flood the domestic market to ensure long-term cheap prices.

Gorgon gorging on LNG – new gas in WA

Gas Today — November 2009 The Gorgon LNG Development has dominated industry news recently, with the joint venture partners announcing their final investment decision, construction contracts and gas sales and purchase agreements.

Emissions-reducing gas hot water system wins green award

Thu, 15 October 2009 Robert Bosch Australia's Bosch 26eco+ Gas Hot Water System has won the API Magazine Green Product of the Year in the annual GreenPlumbers Awards.

Moranbah power station opens

Thu, 1 October 2009 Energy Developments Limited’s (EDL’s) 45 megawatt (MW) power station, located at Moranbah North in Queensland, has been officially opened.

Naturally, it’s Gas

Gas Today — August 2007 Australia’s move towards a carbon emissions trading scheme could herald the start of something big for the natural gas industry, with insiders saying that billions of dollars worth of gas projects will now be able to emerge from the wings.

Strong growth in gas production

Gas Today — November 2007 Australian gas production grew strongly in the 12 months to 30 June 2007, reversing the previous year’s trend which saw flat national production.

Gas - a specialised stream at Energy 21C

Gas Today — November 2007 Australia’s abundance of natural gas reserves will see this resource become increasingly important as an energy source for industrial and domestic consumers.

18 per cent gas in Qld by 2020

Gas Today — November 2007 As part of Queensland’s ClimateSmart 2050 climate change strategy, the state aims to increase the percentage of its gas-fired energy generation from the current 13 percent to 18 per cent by 2020.

Industrial gas use - fuelling Australia’s growth

Gas Today — August 2008 The industrial sector is the dominant gas consumer in Australia, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of demand. While this is significant, more substantial is the considerable rate of growth the sector is forecasted to undergo over the next 20 years.

Transporting Australia’s natural gas

Gas Today — August 2008 Natural gas transmission is a major link in Australia’s gas industry chain. Sarah Robertson speaks with APIA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright about the gas transmission sector, the achievements, the challenges and the future for gas transmission.

Landfill gas businesses for sale

Mon, 13 July 2009 Energex has invited Expressions of Interest for seven landfill gas businesses, which have the capacity to generate approximately 6.5 megawatts (MW) of electricity.

Green LPG wins design award

Gas Today — August 2009 Standards Australia has recognised Elgas for the development of its lightweight and environmentally friendly LPG cylinder SWAP’n’GO GREEN with an Australian International Design Award.

Gas fitters: enhancing appliances

Gas Today — August 2009 Plumbers not only deal with the planning, installation and repair of water piping, wastewater and sewerage systems, but also the fitting of gas appliances. Stephanie Mizzi caught up with Peter Lawson, co-owner of plumbing company Lawson Bros, to talk about the benefits of using gas appliances.

FutureGAS 2010 - connecting Australia’s natural gas industry

Tue, 7 July 2009 Registrations are opening soon for FutureGAS 2010, which will incorporate a detailed technical program and larger exhibition following the success of the inaugural 2009 conference and exhibition.

SEAAOC – showcasing gas in Darwin

Tue, 7 July 2009 IIR, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government, is set to host the 25th annual South East Asia Australia Offshore Conference (SEAAOC) 2009 at the newly opened Darwin Convention Centre from 9–11 September 2009.

Santos champions natural gas

Mon, 1 June 2009 Santos has called for a greater role for natural gas in meeting Australia’s future need for reliable, affordable energy while reducing carbon emissions from power generation.

Colongra cruises along

Gas Today — May 2009 Alstom is currently completing construction of the Colongra Gas Turbine, which is set to provide peaking power to 600,000 homes in the Munmorah region, New South Wales.

Improving LNG plant process design, simulation and operation

Gas Today — November 2008 A project funded by Chevron, ARC Linkage and the Western Australian Energy Research Alliance is aiming to improve the process design, simulation and operation of LNG plants by measuring the thermodynamic properties of multi-component LNG fluids at cryogenic conditions and developing new models to describe that data.

The FLNG market - a legal perspective

Gas Today — November 2008 Drawing on experience with significant LNG and offshore developments, Michael Debney provides a legal perspective of some of the benefits and challenges that await the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas market.

LNG fuels Tasmanian trucks

Gas Today — November 2008 LNG will soon drive Tasmanian trucks in a plan that will see an LNG refuelling network laid out across the state. Stephanie Mizzi reports.

From shore to ship – CNG marine transportation

Gas Today — February 2009 While compressed natural gas (CNG) is little known in Australia, overseas it has been used as a successful method of transporting gas on land for over 40 years. Recently, CNG technology has also been applied to marine transportation.

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