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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.

DBNGP satisfies WA’s appetite for gas

Gas Today — August 2010 The most recent expansion of the Australia’s largest gas transmission pipeline, the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, is now complete. Stage 5B saw total of 440 km of pipeline installed across 11 looping sections.

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!

Gas to get bigger in Victoria

Tue, 29 June 2010 Gas-fired electricity generation will make a much bigger contribution to the electricity generation mix in Victoria in the future, says the Victorian Government’s framework for energy policy planning until 2030, Victoria’s Energy Future.

Gas shortfall expected in WA: DomGas

Tue, 29 June 2010 A new Economics Consulting Services report shows that Western Australian gas supplies will decline over the next decade unless action is taken by State and Federal Governments, according to the DomGas Alliance.

AER decides on Jemena Gas Network access

Tue, 15 June 2010 The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final decision on the Jemena Gas Network’s (JGN’s) access arrangement proposal for the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2015.

2010–11 pipeline tariffs released

Wed, 2 June 2010 The Australian Energy Regulator has released the 2010–11 tariffs for the Central Ranges gas transmission and distribution pipelines, the Dawson Valley Gas Pipeline and the Roma to Brisbane Gas Pipeline.

New Zealand unlocks new gas potential

Gas Today — May 2010 In 2009, the New Zealand Government commissioned a series of expert reports to unlock the unconverted wealth of the nation’s petroleum resources. Based on the results, the Government developed an Action Plan to realise that potential, and is currently assessing feedback from industry players.

Maui Gas Pipeline – a new maintenance philosophy

Gas Today — May 2010 Unexpected equipment failure can lead to unplanned downtime and create substantial losses for companies – moving from a fail/fix to a predict/prevent maintenance philosophy was an easy choice for Mokau Compressor Station operator Vector Gas.

WA gas pipeline expansion project complete

Mon, 3 May 2010 Stage 5B expansion works have been completed on the Dampier Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP), located in Western Australia.

Sun sets on proposed Timor pipeline as Sunrise JV chooses FLNG

Mon, 3 May 2010 The Sunrise joint venture recently announced a Shell-designed floating LNG (FLNG) facility as its preferred processing option for the Greater Sunrise Gas Fields Development; however the Timor-Leste Government has insisted that a pipeline should be built to a processing facility on Timor-Leste’s shores.

QLD streamlines gas pipeline approvals process

Mon, 19 April 2010 The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation amendments that will streamline application processes for gas companies developing pipelines within the state.

EIS released for APLNG Project

Thu, 25 March 2010 The Queensland Coordinator-General has released the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project for public comment.

Gas pipeline to fuel local development

Wed, 24 March 2010 The Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) has said suspected delays in the construction of the South West Gas Pipeline to run from Bunbury to Albany in Western Australia would be detrimental to local industry development.

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.

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.

STTM – a new wholesale gas market for Adelaide and Sydney

Gas Today — February 2010 The Australian Energy Market Operator is currently implementing a new wholesale gas short-term trading market that will initially operate in Sydney and Adelaide. The new market represents a major change to the way gas is bought and sold in South Australia and New South Wales.

Fyfe commences Yulara Gas Pipeline feasability study

Thu, 25 February 2010 Fyfe has commenced a front-end engineering study for the development of a high pressure natural gas spur line to power the town of Yulara, located near Uluru in the Northern Territory.

Construction delayed on Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline

Fri, 5 February 2010 Construction of Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline’s (QHGP’s) proposed 840 kilometre pipeline to transport coal seam gas from southern Queensland gas fields near Wallumbilla, to the Newcastle region in New South Wales, has been delayed by at least a year.

Gas transportation deal reached for QSN 3 Pipeline Expansion

Tue, 15 December 2009 Origin Energy and Epic Energy have completed a gas transportation agreement for the provision of up to 1,200 petajoules of gas over a period of 22 years for Epic’s QSN 3 Expansion Project, commencing in January 2012.

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.

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