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FutureGAS 2010 rounds off with flying colours!

Fri, 12 March 2010 Brisbane’s Sofitel Hotel was buzzing with talk of gas-fired power, whispers of LNG, and fervent discussion surrounding the future of natural gas in Australia at the FutureGAS 2010 Conference and Exhibition.

Gas in the tropics – APIA Convention in Cairns

Gas Today — February 2010 The 2009 Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) Convention, held from 17–20 October, provided a dynamic forum for the industry to unite and discuss key issues affecting gas transmission pipelines.

Wrapping up major gas projects in Australia

Gas Today — February 2010 Despite global financial uncertainty and the possibility of major economic reform under carbon reduction legislation, Australia’s gas industry hasn’t slowed. Katherine St Lawrence looks at some of the major projects currently under development across the country.

Longtom comes online

Gas Today — February 2010 Nexus Energy’s offshore Longtom Gas Field Development began producing gas late last year, following the installation of a 17 kilometre subsea pipeline.

Clarke generates interest at Blackwater

Gas Today — February 2010 Bow Energy has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to Clarke Energy Australia for the 30 MW Blackwater Power Station, which will use coal seam gas as feedstock.

Wärtsilä gas generators to support wind power

Gas Today — February 2010 Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply a 170 megawatt gas-fired power plant to be installed in Antelope Station, located near Abernathy, Texas, USA.

Nixon keeps in touch on remote projects

Gas Today — February 2010 Nixon Communications has been providing communications services for Australian pipeline projects for over 20 years. With so much recent activity in the gas industry, including coal seam gas in Queensland’s Surat Basin, the company has been busier than ever.

Recruiting for the booming LNG industry

Gas Today — February 2010 Rapid growth in the LNG industry and global economic factors have made for a turbulent job market in Australia’s energy sector. Dave Deemer and Matthew Wolstenholme, LNG specialists from ACRWorld, suggest ways for companies to make sure the right people are hired for the job.

Staffing Queensland LNG – Santos trains up

Gas Today — February 2010 As the many proposed Queensland LNG projects take shape and gain momentum, proponents are focused on securing a skilled and capable workforce. Gas Today looks at Santos’ focus on training and apprenticeships when recruiting for its LNG operations in the state.

QLD to partner PNG on major gas projects

Wed, 3 March 2010 Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser will lead a trade mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in March in a bid to develop new partnerships for PNG’s major projects including gas projects.

Arrow wholly acquires Fisherman’s Landing LNG

Mon, 15 February 2010 Arrow Energy has reached an agreement to wholly acquire LNG Limited’s subsidiary Gladstone LNG, and therefore the entire Gladstone ‘Fisherman’s Landing’ LNG Project, including the processing plant and associated infrastructure.

Draft EIS lodged for APLNG

Mon, 1 February 2010 Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) has lodged its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the Queensland Government for the APLNG Project.

Transfield Worley Services wins Woodside contract

Fri, 15 January 2010 Transfield Worley Services has signed a heads of agreement with Woodside Energy for the proposed delivery of brownfield project and maintenance services.

Roc reports on Bass action

Thu, 14 January 2010 Roc Oil has released an update regarding its Basker Manta Gummy (BMG) oil and gas field operations, located in the Bass Strait, Victoria.

Joint venture expands BassGas Project to maximise gas recovery

Mon, 21 December 2009 The BassGas joint venture has made a final investment decision on a $345 million expansion of the BassGas Project, located offshore Victoria, which will maximise the gas recovery of the Yolla gas field.

Liquid Niugini Gas project gets go-ahead from PNG Government

Fri, 11 December 2009 InterOil has announced that the National Executive Council of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has approved its proposed Liquid Niugini Gas LNG Project, to be located in PNG.

Turbine synchronised to grid at Darling Downs

Thu, 10 December 2009 Origin Energy has synchronised the first turbine of its Darling Downs Power Station to the Queensland electricity grid.

Offshore FEED contracts awarded for Wheatstone

Thu, 3 December 2009 Chevron has awarded contracts to WorleyParsons subsidiary Intecsea and Technip Oceania for front-end engineering and design (FEED) works for the upstream portion of the Wheatstone LNG Development, located off the Pilbara Coast, Western Australia.

Record flow for Antelope

Wed, 2 December 2009 InterOil’s Antelope-2 well, located in PPL 237, in Papua New Guinea, has flowed at a world record rate of 705 MMcf/d, including 11,200 bbl/d of concentrate for a total of 129,000 boe/d.

Woodside talks 2010 gas developments

Fri, 27 November 2009 Woodside Petroleum will focus on its Western Australian North West Shelf (NWS) activities, Pluto Gas Project and Browse LNG Project in 2010, according to a recently released annual investor briefing day presentation.

Longtom reserves exceed expectations

Fri, 20 November 2009 Nexus Energy has upgraded estimates of 1P reserves of gas-in-place for its Longtom Gas Field Development, located in VIC/L29 in the Gippsland Basin, offshore Victoria.

Gas-fired generation to power up around Australia

Mon, 9 November 2009 New gas-fired power stations and expansions of existing gas-fired power stations are being proposed around Australia.

Mosaic looks at gas storage in QLD

Tue, 3 November 2009 Mosaic Oil has completed a technical review on an additional field near its Silver Springs-Renlim Gas Field, located in Queensland, which could increase the volume of storage at its proposed Silver Springs underground gas storage (UGS) project.

Environmental approvals granted for PNG LNG

Thu, 29 October 2009 The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Department of Environment and Conservation has approved the environmental impact statement for the PNG LNG Project.

Tasmanian Government opens Tamar Valley Power Station

Wed, 28 October 2009 Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett has officially opened the 390 megawatt (MW) gas-fired Tamar Valley Power Station, located in northern Tasmania.

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