APPEA has welcomed a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that recognises natural gas as a growing part of the global energy mix. The 2014 World Energy Outlook, released in Paris, highlights the role natural gas plays in strengthening the world’s energy mix. The report finds that over the period to 2040, demand for natural gas will grow […]
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Santos has welcomed a report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that confirms there is robust evidence and high agreement that “GHG emissions from energy supply can be reduced significantly by replacing current world average coal-fired power plants with modern, highly efficient natural gas combined-cycle power plants or combined heat and power plants.” While the IPCC recognises […]
A new report released by Deloitte Access Economics entitled ‘Emissions metrics – Australia’s carbon footprint in the G20,’ suggests that the popular measure of carbon emissions per capita fails to simply communicate the ongoing need to grow economic prosperity and improve world living standards. A better measure is carbon emissions per unit of production (expressed as GDP). Deloitte’s report shows […]
APIA has supported a proposed review of competition in Eastern Australia’s wholesale gas market in its submission to the Federal Government’s Energy Green Paper. “Competition in gas supply is essential to produce a rapid, effective supply response,” the APIA submission says. “A review of competition in Eastern Australia’s wholesale gas markets, as suggested in the Green Paper, will identify priorities […]
Santos and its joint venture partner Origin Energy have announced the 5-year extension of ethane gas supply to Qenos, Australia’s sole manufacturer of polyethylene and leading supplier of world class polymers. The extended sales contract, which underlines the criticality of secure gas supply to NSW’s manufacturing sector and broader business community, will enable Qenos to maintain its operations at Botany […]
The NSW Government has released the NSW Gas Plan, which outlines the state’s plan to secure gas supplies through the development of the coal seam gas industry. The plan is based on the recommendations of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane, in the report Final Report of the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW. This report […]
Origin have noted that Tri-Star Petroleum and related companies have commenced proceedings against Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited in the Queensland Supreme Court, seeking orders that reversion has occurred in relation to certain coal seam gas tenements owned by Australia Pacific LNG. Rights for Tri-Star to revert to a 45 per cent interest holder in those certain tenements were granted […]
After three and a half years of construction work, Santos GLNG has installed the final module on its two LNG processing trains, key components of its gas liquefaction plant on Curtis Island near Gladstone, QLD. The last of the 111 modules used to build the two trains was installed recently. Train 1 comprises 82 modules while Train 2 comprises 29. […]
According to APPEA, legislation recently passed in the Senate includes several amendments that improve the operation of the Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), but further detail and significant consultation is needed on some key aspects of the scheme. The organisation states that amendments extending the crediting period and carbon abatement contract period will encourage participation and improve the ERF’s operation. […]
Santos GLNG has continued to make strong progress towards first LNG in 2015, completing the first of its three major gas processing hubs in its Queensland gas fields. The hub, located in the Fairview field north of Roma, is now fully operational. Commissioning is also progressing well at Santos GLNG’s two other major processing hubs. The milestone follows delivery of […]
NSW Premier, Mike Baird, and NT Chief Minister, Adam Giles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work closely on the development of a pipeline connecting the Northern and Eastern Gas Markets. Under the MOU, the NSW and NT Governments will cooperate to accelerate and promote development of a national and competitive domestic gas market. Mr Baird said: “The NSW […]
Origin Energy Limited has released the Quarterly Production Report for its Exploration and Production business for the quarter to 30 September 2014, reporting production of 34.9 petajoules equivalent (PJe) and sales revenue of $251.1 million. Production of 34.9 PJe in the September Quarter 2014 was in line with the June Quarter 2014, reflecting Origin’s lower call on production at Otway […]
A joint venture between AJ Lucas Group and Spiecapag Australia has been awarded a significant contract to construct APA Group’s Eastern Goldfields Gas Pipeline in Western Australia. The contract, which is part of APA’s $140 million Goldfields Gas Pipeline expansion, will be undertaken by Spiecapag Lucas. Spiecapag Lucas is a joint venture between Lucas Engineering & Construction Pty Limited and […]
Santos has been inducted as a National Trust Corporate Icon in recognition of its outstanding contribution to South Australia. The Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu van Le AO, as National Trust Patron-in Chief, presented the award at a gala dinner to commemorate Santos’ 60th Anniversary held at the Adelaide Oval. Professor Norman Etherington AM, President of […]
Santos Chairman, Ken Borda, has announced the appointment of Yasmin Allen to the Santos Board as an independent non-executive director, effective 22 October 2014. Ms Allen has more than 20 years’ experience in finance and investment banking, including senior roles at Deutsche Bank AG, ANZ, and HSBC Group Plc. Ms Allen is a director of Insurance Australia Group Limited, where […]
Downer EDI will acquire infrastructure, maintenance, and engineering company Tenix Holdings Australia for $300 million. The Chief Executive Officer of Downer, Grant Fenn, said Tenix was an excellent strategic fit. “We have said consistently that we are interested in opportunities that are strategic, grow our capability, and are the right price,” Mr Fenn said. “The acquisition of Tenix achieves all […]
While the boom in oil and gas produced through hydraulic fracturing has been welcomed as a solution for global energy needs, until now there has been no means of dealing with its unfortunate by-product: millions of gallons of water left much saltier than seawater after leaching salts from rocks deep below the surface. Now researchers at MIT and in Saudi […]
Australian Gas Networks Limited is the new name for Australia’s leading natural gas distribution company, previously known as Envestra Limited. The name change to Australian Gas Networks Limited follows the recent move to full ownership of Envestra by the Cheung Kong Consortium, and the subsequent delisting of Envestra from the Australian Securities Exchange on 17 October 2014. “The new name […]
State Minister for Energy and Resources, Russell Northe, has announced that the Victorian Coalition Government has granted a petroleum production licence for Origin Energy’s Halladale offshore natural gas project. Origin Energy will produce recoverable natural gas resources in reservoirs located five kilometres off Victoria’s south western coast, approximately 30 kilometres east of Warrnambool. “The Napthine Government is delighted to support […]
In its latest annual report tabled in State Parliament, the EPA of Western Australia has set out its priorities in assessing the environmental impacts associated with hydraulic fracturing of onshore gas reserves. It also reaffirms the EPA’s view that WA’s regulatory framework is sufficient to manage any risks associated with current onshore gas exploration activities. The report says six “low-level, proof of […]
The Energy Networks Association has welcomed bi-partisan talks on a workable Renewable Energy Target scheme, but warned out-dated solar subsidies must be on the table. ENA Chief Executive Officer, John Bradley, said key flaws in the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) need to be addressed to avoid unfair cross-subsidies and higher bills for some consumers. Mr Bradley said recent […]
A new Grattan Institute report, Gas at the crossroads: Australia’s hard choice, shows that Australia’s developing gas export industry will deliver significant economic benefits to the economy. However the emergence of an Australian gas export industry, projected to be worth $60 billion a year by 2018, will drive price increases in the domestic market, since domestic consumers will have to pay gas suppliers […]
The Victorian Government’s Energy Statement represents another missed opportunity to address Australia’s gas supply problem, according to Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA). National Policy Manager, Mr Steve Davies, said: “The Energy Statement identifies issues with infrastructure expansion and risk management in the Victorian gas market, yet completely ignores the effects of the Victorian Government’s moratorium on onshore drilling of gas […]
Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre Chief Executive Officer, Professor Valerie Linton, provides an update on the establishment of the National Facility for Pipeline Coating Assessment. Pipeline infrastructure is essential for Australia’s long term economic stability and growth. It is important however that the key challenges which face our ageing industry and infrastructure are addressed through effective management and supported by […]
The Giles Government, NT, has granted Major Project Status to the proposed gas pipeline linking the Territory and East Coast gas grids and will now begin a formal search for investors. “The construction of this gas pipeline is an infrastructure project of national significance. It’s also a matter of urgency for the eastern states which are fast approaching an energy […]
by Glenn Pallesen, Asset Management Advisory – Principal, Select Solutions Recently, there has been much discussion about ISO 55001. Having just successfully completed certification to this standard, Select Solutions and AusNet Services provide some thoughts and tips for the application of Strategic Asset Management in the utilities sector. Those experienced in asset management will know that strategic asset management is […]
Australia is increasingly dependent on the gas pipelines that deliver this vital energy source around the nation. The construction of gas pipelines has experienced a boom in the past decade, but equally important is the ongoing maintenance work required to ensure the integrity of this critical infrastructure. As we become increasingly dependent on energy pipelines, the potential impacts of pipeline […]
By John Cotter, Chairman of the GasFields Commission Queensland The rapid expansion of the Queensland onshore gas industry in recent years, and the scale of the projects involved, has been staggering. In order for these developments to have a positive legacy in the years to come, effort must be made to adequately inform and engage those affected. The expansion of […]
Santos GLNG has fed natural gas into its 420km gas transmission pipeline for the first time via its primary compressor station in the Fairview field in south-west Queensland. Santos Vice President Downstream GLNG Rod Duke said he was pleased to take another important step towards Santos GLNG’s first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Gladstone Harbour next year. “Commissioning […]
The Federal Government has approved the Arrow Bowen Pipeline environmental impact assessment. The proposed central Queensland pipeline, expected to be about 500km in length, will take coal seam gas (CSG) from Moranbah in the Bowen Basin to Gladstone. Arrow CEO Andrew Faulkner said the environmental approval followed last month’s Queensland Government approval of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for Arrow’s Bowen Basin […]
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