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5 minutes with Reg Nelson
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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