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Wholesale gas STTM launched

Thu, 2 September 2010 The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has launched the market-based wholesale gas balancing mechanism at hubs in Sydney and Adelaide.

New generation in power: fuel cells

Gas Today — August 2010 Fuel cell technology is often overlooked as a source of low emission electricity generation. Ceramic Fuel Cells is lobbying federal and state governments to change that.

Make your mark on the industry at FutureGAS 2011!

Gas Today — August 2010 In 2011, FutureGAS will be bigger than ever. Targeting more delegates, speakers and exhibitors, the event is moving to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre to ensure there is room for all!

Modelling rogue waves to mitigate risk offshore

Gas Today — August 2010 Although once considered a myth, rogue waves represent a considerable risk for offshore oil and gas production platforms. CSIRO’s Dr Murray Rudman spoke to Gas Today about computer modelling undertaken to compare the effect of these waves on different offshore platforms.

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.

Harvey Norman to sell gas-to-electricity units

Tue, 20 July 2010 Harvey Norman has signed a contract to become a distributor of Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited’s 2 kilowatt BlueGen gas-to-electricity generators in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

Rig simulator opened in Brisbane

Tue, 25 May 2010 The School of Petroleum Engineering at the University of New South Wales has opened a drilling rig training facility in Brisbane to train oil and gas industry workers under real-life conditions.

Australia’s first dual-fuel project nears completion

Gas Today — May 2010 Power and Water Corporation’s 33 megawatt Owen Springs Power Station, located in the Northern Territory, features the new MAN Diesel 51/60DF dual-fuel engine. In addition to supplying the engines, MAN Diesel is currently on schedule to have the first generator set installed and commissioned by July 2010.

The evolution of coal seam gas dehydration

Gas Today — May 2010 Momentum continues to build in the coal seam gas industry, and process designs for its dehydration have evolved into reliable packages. These new designs will continue to strengthen the industry and enable the evolution of targeted solutions to create more reliable and economic facilities.

STTM trial in full swing

Gas Today — May 2010 The Australian Energy Market Operator is in the final stages of introducing a new short-term trading market for natural gas in South Australia and New South Wales. Gas Today caught up with Project Director Craig Price to get an update on the progress of the trial.

Orbital to improve performance of LNG-fuelled trucks

Thu, 6 May 2010 Orbital Corporation has won a multi-phase LNG engine management systems development contract from Mitchell Corp Australia.

SA gas reserves to drive transport industry: PIRSA

Wed, 5 May 2010 The combination of South Australia’s gas reserves and rapid advances in the conversion of gas and coal to liquids, will ensure there is no such thing as “peak transport fuel”, according to South Australia’s Department of Primary Industry and Resources (PIRSA) Director of Petroleum and Geothermal Barry Goldstein.

Pietro Fiorentini launches new piloted gas regulator

Gas Today — February 2010 Accutherm International, the Australian distributor for Pietro Fiorentini products, has recently launched a new gas pilot regulator, the Aperflux 101.

Moisture measurement for natural gas in a new light

Gas Today — February 2010 Monitoring moisture content is an important part of preparing natural gas for transmission through pipelines or distribution for burning by end users. GE’s Aurora analyser uses tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) to measure moisture in natural gas rapidly and accurately.

Whose gas? Automating gas transmission pipeline systems

Gas Today — February 2010 Jamie Coombs from SEA Gas explores automating the management of gas transportation contracts.

Outlook good: forecasting gas demand

Gas Today — February 2010 The daily operations of a gas pipeline can rely heavily on accurate forecasting of gas demand. EnergySolutions Product Manager Morten Kristiansen outlines the factors that can influence demand for gas and the benefits of being able to accurately predict them.

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.

Drive away, no more to pay – NGVs reduce carbon emissions

Gas Today — February 2010 Natural gas is being adopted globally as a fuel source for transport vehicles. Gas Today caught up with natural gas vehicle experts Brett Jarman and Ollie Clark to discuss the future of natural gas vehicles in Australia and worldwide.

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.

Linc Energy to test UCG compatibility with fuel cell technology

Wed, 9 December 2009 Linc Energy has signed an agreement with AFC Energy and B9 Coal to obtain exclusive rights to test AFC fuel cell technology (the Alpha Fuel Cell System) on hydrogen produced from underground coal gasification (UCG).

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.

Australian company takes gas hybrid fuel technology to NY

Mon, 2 November 2009 A Hythane version of the Ford E-450 shuttle bus, developed by Australian company Eden Energy in conjunction with BAF Technologies will be hitting roads in Hempstead, New York, in early 2010.

Treatment options for water produced from CSG extraction

Gas Today — November 2009 Coal seam gas producers are looking at methods of dealing with the water produced as a by-product from coal seam gas production. CSIRO Exploration and Mining project leader and research consultant Dr Patrick Glynn explains conventional and alternative thermal technologies to treat the water produced from coal seam gas wells.

Ploughing technology for gas pipe construction

Gas Today — November 2009 A new trenchless technique for installing gas pipes that is both productive and cost effective. Underground Services Australia explains how and why.

Results back to the office, without the fuss

Gas Today — February 2008 The management of raw data is essential to success in the downstream gas industry but it can be complex and time consuming.

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