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Up close with NOPSA

Gas Today — August 2010 It’s been another big year in the offshore oil and gas industry, particularly for Jane Cutler, who became Chief Executive Officer of NOPSA almost a year ago. Gas Today spoke to her about her role and the issues facing NOPSA and the industry.

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.

Supporting the offshore industry

Gas Today — August 2010 Offshore oil and gas exploration in Australia peaked in 2009, resulting in a boom in the construction of offshore support vessels. Following this boom, GO MARINE’S Brad George outlines the challenges to be faced and opportunities to be seized in this burgeoning industry.

5 minutes with Reg Nelson

Gas Today — August 2010 Starting as an exploration geophysicist, Beach Energy Managing Director Reg Nelson has had a career spanning nearly four decades in the minerals and petroleum industries. A former chairman of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association, Reg Nelson spoke with Gas Today about industry achievements and the exciting future of shale gas.

Developing small-scale LNG plants

Gas Today — August 2010 With the perpetual advancement of technology, traditional fuel sources for both domestic and industrial uses are evolving around the world. LNG can be produced and distributed quickly and easily. As a result, Brazil, China, the United States and Australia are utilising this technology to meet their increasing fuel needs.

Natural gas central to energy policy: APPEA

Tue, 15 June 2010 Increased use of natural gas should be the centrepiece of new energy policies needed to reduce Australian greenhouse gas emissions, according to Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive Belinda Robinson.

Change on the cards for Australia’s environmental approval process

Gas Today — May 2010 The proposed Australian Environment Act could have a number of implications for environmental impact assessment processes on major gas projects in Australia. Freehills’ Tim Power outlines some points for proponents to consider if the act is passed

A global future for gas

Gas Today — May 2010 As industry leaders from around the world make their way to Brisbane for the 2010 Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Conference, Gas Today spoke to International Gas Union President Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim and Wood Mackenzie Vice President – Gas and Power Rajnish Goswami about their predictions for the role gas is set to play in the global energy economy over the coming decade.

Reaching the industry through FutureGAS – MWM

Gas Today — May 2010 For all who hoped for more exhibitors, more delegates and more visitors than the 2009 event, the FutureGAS 2010 Conference and Exhibition lived up to expectations.

5 minutes with Cameron O’Reilly

Gas Today — May 2010 The Energy Retailers’ Association of Australia is an independent association lobbying in the interests of retailers of electricity and gas throughout the National Electricity Market and the National Gas Markets. Executive Director Cameron O’Reilly spoke to Gas Today about his experiences in the gas retail industry.

Natural gas and renewables: not such strange bedfellows

Gas Today — May 2010 While natural gas and renewable energy generation are competitors in their own rights, natural gas is also the perfect complementary partner for intermittent renewable energy sources, according to Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Deputy Chief Executive Mark McCallum.

Going large at Mortlake

Gas Today — May 2010 Bilfinger Berger Services Australia is constructing Origin Energy’s 550 megawatt power station in the rural town of Mortlake in western Victoria. Gas Today spoke to Project Manager Val Tialshinky about the strategies and techniques used to ensure a successful construction phase.

Addressing skills demands in Australia’s booming industries

Gas Today — May 2010 Australia is experiencing growth on a number of fronts, and with the gas industry at the heart of development, new demands and requirements are coming to light in the area of service and infrastructure provision. Energy Skills Queensland is preparing a targeted development plan to ensure that Australia’s growing requirements continue to be met.

Polyethylene pipe for CSG pipelines

Gas Today — May 2010 As Australia’s CSG industry booms, polyethylene pipe is emerging as the material of choice in CSG gathering pipeline networks. Plastics Industry Pipe Association Executive General Manager Mark Heathcote gives an overview of the use of polyethylene pipe and the Code of Practice currently being developed to regulate the industry.

New streams for CSG: water and innovation

Gas Today — May 2010 Increasing interest in coal seam gas development and changes in regulatory requirements are making associated water management an important consideration for developers. GHD Advanced Water Manager Nick Hudson gives some insight into innovations in the area.

5 minutes with Arthur Dixon

The Australian Centre for Natural Gas Management, a joint venture between the University of Western Australia and Curtin University of Technology, provides training for managers in the gas business. Gas Today caught up with the Centre’s Chairman of the Board Arthur Dixon AM to talk about the state of the Australian gas industry, now and in the future.

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.

Piping gas: the best way

Gas Today — November 2009 Gas-fired power generation will continue to be important as Australia moves to a lower emissions economy. To deliver this gas to market, Australian Pipeline Industry Association Policy Adviser Steve Davies argues that it is more efficient and environmentally friendly to transport it via pipelines rather than electricity transmission networks.

Putting our trust in the future of the industry

Gas Today — November 2007 The Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT) was established in 1999 to contribute to the advancement of study, education and research in the gas industry. Gas Today met with AGIT Director Andrew Creek to talk about the Trust and the role it plays in the development of the Australian gas industry.

Natural gas: Keep the Home Fires Burning

Gas Today — November 2007 The recent APEC meetings in Sydney provided the stage for a number of important political and economic announcements. From a gas and energy industry perspective, Prime Minister Howard’s 6 September confirmation of a further $A35 billion tranche of LNG exports to the Peoples Republic of China was very much to the forefront.

CSG may give new wings to the Australian economy

Gas Today — May 2008 Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive Belinda Robinson reviews the rise of coal seam gas (CSG), from canaries to mass production. She identifies some of the sector’s major achievements and the key issues it faces as Australia moves towards a carbon constrained future.

Barry - the hapless face of a serious gas campaign

Gas Today — May 2008 Barry’s Got Gas. This is not an embarrassing problem Barry has, but a campaign to promote the benefits of natural gas use to New South Wales’ consumers and reduce carbon emissions.

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.

Australia’s gas sector: navigating the road to success

Gas Today — May 2009 The natural gas industry has undergone significant change over the past ten years and will continue to do so as the sector evolves. The introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and national regulation reforms present a number of challenges for the industry, as well as valuable opportunities.

IGEM looks to the future while preserving the past

Gas Today — February 2009 The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) may date back to the 19th century, but it has a forward-thinking approach to communicating information to the global gas industry.

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