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CONTENTS REGULARS 10 President’s message 12 Chief Executive’s Report 14 Members & Memos 147 APGA Meetings 2015 147 Exhibitions & Conferences 147 APGA new membership approvals 148 APGA Membership List 150 APGA Membership Application Form 152 Advertisers’ Index
OBITUARY 18 Vale: Jeff Shepherd 22 Vale: Joe ‘Red Sox’ Ashton 24 Vale: Brian Brenac 26 Vale: Raymond R. Fessler 26 Vale: Bruce Wolfe
APGA NEWS AND EVENTS 28 WA Chapter first to the green 30 Cyclonic conditions for first APGA Brisbane function in 2015 32 Pipeliners flock to NZ dinner
YOUNG PIPELINERS FORUM 34 VIC YPF bowled over 36 Pipeliners young and old hit the lawn
INDUSTRY NEWS 38 Adapting for the future: launch of the APGA 44 Surfboats row in remembrance: ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli 2015
ENERGY PIPELINES CRC 46 Mentoring and youth engagement crucial to long-term safety and value
POLICY 48 Energy ministers’ gas market review continues to avoid the tough questions 50 Free the CSG
TRAINING 52 Hopes for a more streamlined VET system 54 Your guide to training in the Australian pipeline industry
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The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association’s vision is to lead the sustainable growth in pipeline infrastructure for Australasia’s energy.
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) is a non-profit organisation formed to represent the interests of its members involved in: the ownership, operation, maintenance, design, engineering, supply and construction of pipelines, platforms and all other structures used in or in connection with the drilling for, extraction and transmission of hydrocarbons, solids, slurries and similar substances both onshore and offshore. As a single voice representing the collective interests of its members, the APGA is dedicated to encouraging the extension and development of the industry.
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INTERVIEW TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 56 An executive pipeliner: Rob Wheals 126 Delivering energy to the Eastern Goldfields 62 Victoria’s energy outlook: Lily D’Ambrosio 130 ATHC diversifies to become a leading transport contractor for the 64 In conversation with Fariba Mahdavi pipeline industry BREAKING 66 Workers on the line: Peter Marks and Michael Walters 132 Moving and lifting across Australia
COMPANY NEWS PE PIPELINES 68 Australia’s leading premium news for oil, gas and pipeline 133 Pipeline design and the ‘fit-for-purpose’ method industries 70 Flexpipe Systems enhances local presence REGION REVIEW 72 Providing an alternative to dual-layer FBE 134 Pipeline development heats up in the north 74 Anchorage introduces new pipe shoe sizes NEW 138 Next steps for the NT link pipeline 76 Richmond Wheel & Castor Co. keeps on rolling 78 Worldpoly makes safety equal to productivity and quality in butt welding NEWS IN BRIEF 80 Eco-friendly paint, graffiti and gasket removers 140 World wrap 82 Continuing to build momentum 142 The latest industry news 84 De-coiling made easy 86 Snakes alive MAGAZINE BRIEFS 88 Very into vegetation 90 Replace or renew? Pipe and stormwater culvert maintenance 144 The future of Australian LNG with Santos’s Peter Cleary GROUND 144 Arctic oilsands pipeline feasible: Alberta Government report INTEGRITY AND MAINTENANCE 144 Insights into pipe selection for trenchless projects 92 Pipeline commissioning: purging air with gas CONFERENCES LAND ISSUES 146 Unpiggable forum conference program announced 146 Call for papers: Ageing Pipelines Conference 104 Land policy debate becoming make-or-break for state governments 110 The state of fracking in 2015 114 Land management procedures during QLD’s pipeline boom
SAFETY 120 How we’ve progressed: Twycross on health, safety, environment and pipelines 123 Safe practices in pipe lifting and joint bolting 124 Psychosocial safety: are you taking it seriously?
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he change of our Association’s name talk recently about a price rise in gas. to the Australian Pipelines and Gas Some analysts have suggested there will be TAssociation (APGA) has been quite a price bubble and a shortage of domestic timely given the challenges that are facing gas as the major LNG projects move into the gas industry in Australia. full production. Over the last ten years the gas industry A further factor affecting supply is the has been particularly buoyant with a reduction of expenditure due to the recent significant number of projects, some of the oil price drop, and consequently a largest projects ever undertaken in this significant reduction in exploration and country. Through the progress of these drilling. Potentially, what this will mean in developments we have witnessed a the future is there will be even less gas, continual stream of articles in the national which could further exacerbate the shortage press covering the challenges facing these of gas predicted in 2016/2017. mega projects. The current cuts to the budgets of oil and Mark Dayman, President. Australia is now well underway towards gas companies has not been limited to being one of the largest exporters of LNG. Australia – it is worldwide and what this For the onshore producers this includes will mean is projects will find it increasingly some major upstream developments of the difficult to be viable. While there are a coal seam gas fields in Queensland. These number of projects nearing completion projects have provided our members, of phase throughout the world, Australia will many business types, enormous have the benefit of having our export opportunities to expand their businesses. projects up and in operation. There is also As commodity prices fell in other potential to increase gas export which will resources industries such as coal and iron lead to additional development of the ore, projects were wound back but gas existing facilities. continued to be a successful industry in this Essentially, what this means is that gas APGA Board country. In recent times, a number of gas has a great future in Australia and, given the President projects, both offshore and onshore, have looming gas shortage, it would appear the Mark Dayman moved closer to operation as the current slowdown may be relatively short- Fyfe Pty Ltd construction phase nears completion. This term for Australia. There are plenty of gas Vice President means there is less work for constructors market analysts with a wide range of views Shaun Reardon and service providers. In addition, less work as to what the duration of the low oil price Jemena Limited in coal and iron ore and other major will be. However, Australia is in one of the Treasurer projects has resulted in increased best positions to ride this out. Dave Maloney competition within the gas sector for many The other great news for our industry is CNC Project Management of our members. the interest that is being shown in the Immediate Past President Recently, we have seen a compounding of Northern Territory Gas Pipeline Project. Kevin Lester APA Group this reduction in work driven by the lower Throughout 2015 this project will continue oil prices, which has significantly affected a to be developed for a likely positive outcome Peter Cox WorleyParsons Services number of gas producers. These changes to become a major project for the benefit of have resulted in large expenditure cuts, our members into the future. Jim Frith McConnell Dowell which have further affected work. As these major projects have developed and the Brent Jones Petroserv International dynamics of gas supply have become MARK DAYMAN Tony O’Sullivan apparent to analysts, there has been much PRESIDENT Murphy Pipe and Civil Constructions Mark Twycross Quanta Australia
A complete APGA membership list is printed on pages 148 and 149.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
ustralian Pipelines and Gas »» Work with the government and policy Association. makers on gas markets and gas supply A What we will do: policies. »» Continue to represent the pipeline industry. »» Advocate the benefits of natural gas for the Australian economy. »» Continue to provide networking events for our pipeliners. »» Endeavour to ensure a sustainable natural gas sector in Australia. »» Continue to organise a one-of-a-kind Annual Convention (this year at the »» Offer fair and reasonable public Gold Coast). comment on gas issues.
Cheryl Cartwright, Chief Executive. »» Continue to work with the Research What we won’t do: and Standards Committee and the »» Pretend to represent sectors that are not Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research part of our Association, such as gas as a Centre on ground-breaking and critical transport fuel, or LPG (represented by research for the pipeline industry. Gas Energy Australia).
»» Uphold the focus on high standards of »» Pretend to represent major explorers environment management. and producers (represented by the Australian Petroleum Production and »» Focus on the health of workers in Exploration Association). the industry. »» Forget our core membership – the »» Continue the focus on safe and efficient pipeliners! ABN: 29 098 754 324 operations and maintenance. APGA Secretariat Registered Office: Our thanks, again, to the members for » 7 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 » Uphold the high standards of safety, supporting this sensible change. (PO Box 5416, Kingston ACT 2604) with the safety guidelines and new Most of the change has been implemented, Tel: (02) 6273 0577 innovations. but some will occur over time. Fax: (02) 6273 0588 If members have suggestions, concerns or Email: [email protected] »» Encourage young people in the complaints (or plaudits!), please feel free to Website: www.apga.net.au industry through the Young Pipeliners contact me ([email protected]) or Chief Executive Forum and other opportunities for the office on 02 62730577 any time. Cheryl Cartwright mentoring and knowledge transfer. Business Manager Steve Dobbie »» Provide training opportunities for Policy Manager pipeliners, including formal Steve Davies registration of pipeline engineers CHERYL CARTWRIGHT Policy Manager by the National Engineering Damian Capp Registration Board. Membership Manager Gisela Thaurer Finance Officer TBC Function and Administration Officer TBC Training and Communications Manager Karen Polglaze Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre Chief Executive Officer Prof. Valerie Linton Business Manager Robert Newton Admin Office University of Wollongong, Faculty of Engineering, Northfields Ave, Wollongong
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MEMBERS & MEMOS Your Experts in the Field Anode Engineering announces new Managing Director
Anode Engineering would like to announce and welcome its newly appointed Managing Director, Mr Wayne Thomson. East Coast Pipeline is a major Australian pipeline principal Mr Thomson has been active in the corrosion industry for several years and will be relocating from contractor specialising in all aspects of pipeline construction, Auckland, New Zealand (NZ) to Loganholme, Queensland as part of the transition into his new role. and infrastructure projects with over 40 years’ experience. Over the past few years Mr Thomson has been the Market Development Manager for Australia and NZ for Anode Engineering Ltd in addition to managing Anode Engineering’s NZ supply company, Lordco We specialise in high-pressure gas pipelines and service all (CWG) New Zealand Ltd. Anode Engineering’s new requirements within the CSG industry with their HDPE gas As he commences his new role in the company, Mr Thomson will be relinquishing his chairmanship of Managing Director Wayne and water gathering systems – as well as civil, mechanical the Auckland division of the Australian Corrosion Association (ACA), NZ Branch Committee Membership Thomson. and NZ representation on the ACA council. and electrical installation for upstream facilities and installation He will no doubt become a familiar face in the Queensland ACA branch. of high voltage and fibre-optic cable. Mr Thomson started out in the nuclear industry as a Mechanical Engineer and subsequently went on to work in the chemical East Coast Pipeline leads the field in innovative process and packaging industries. He has worked in South Africa, Italy, New Zealand and Australia and completed an MBA at Auckland University in 2007. construction technique and installation With this experience working in a variety of countries, industries and roles, Mr Thomson is comfortable in the industrial equipment suitable for both steel environment and enjoys engaging with people from all manner of backgrounds. and polyethelyne piping systems. The team at Anode Engineering and Lordco extend a personal welcome to Wayne “Tomo” Thomson, his wife Jo and their girls and look forward to beginning the next chapter for Anode Engineering. In providing innovative Wayne Burns will be assuming the role of group chairman. construction planning coupled with a deep commitment to For more information on Anode Engineering’s products and services visit www.anodeengineering.com C providing first class, fully
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Denso (Australia) joins the Australian Made Campaign CM on time and within
MY budget without Denso (Australia) Pty Ltd is proud to announce it has officially registered with the Australian Made CY compromising campaign to endorse 32 of its products as Australian Made. CMY safety, quality or Denso (Australia) Managing Director Paul Fortune said the endorsement confirms Denso’s commitment to supporting the country’s economy. K environmental “We are proud to say that 80 per cent of our products are manufactured in Victoria, Australia, which is Denso (Australia) has responsibilities. supporting our economy and creating local jobs. We are also environmentally conscious by recycling materials joined the Australian Made campaign. to produce new products such as our Denso mastic. “Carrying the official Australian Made logo on our packaging helps our distributors and customers appreciate, value and differentiate our products,” said Mr Fortune. Denso (Australia) has long served the Australian market for more than 60 years with the business going from strength-to-strength and maintaining a strong patronage. Denso specialises in the manufacture of exclusive corrosion resistant coatings and linings for the long term protection of steel and concrete. Common applications include steel pipe/pipeline, marine, valves, fittings, structural steel work, steel or concrete tanks and concrete utilities.
For more information on Denso Australia’s products and services visit www.densoaustralia.com.au
Pipeliner launches new website
The Australian Pipeliner has launched its new website, showcasing all the old favourites as well as some new features. With the most up-to-date pipeline news and in-depth project analysis, the Pipeliner will continue to be your number one source for the industry. The Australian Pipeliner team would love to hear you feedback on the new website as well as any issues that you have been faced with. Steel & Poly Pipe Construction & Installation You can visit the new website here www.pipeliner.com.au Ph (07) 5431 7100 Fax (07) 5431 7199 If you would like to provide feedback please email [email protected] or call (03) 9248 5100. PO Box 1377 Caboolture Qld 4510 Email: [email protected] A EC9052a
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Australia Day Award for OSD’s Brian O’Sullivan
OSD Limited Founder and Managing Director Brian O’Sullivan has been appointed as a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia for ‘significant service to Engineering in the oil and gas industry, and to support for people with Muscular Dystrophy’. Mr O’Sullivan expressed his gratitude in receiving the award, which was presented to him on Australia Day. “I feel that awards like this do not belong to any individual as there are many who have contributed in so many different ways, particularly my loved ones, family and friends,” said Mr O’Sullivan. OSD Limited Founder and “For the engineering portion there are so many good, smart and innovative people I have worked with and Managing Director Brian these people share a large part of this award. It is a pleasure to work with people who have passion about O’Sullivan. making a difference and advancing Australia’s innovative and competitive position. “For the Muscular Dystrophy (MD) portion, there are so many hard working people across the Australian Muscular Dystrophy community and they collectively share this award. The MD community is passionate and committed, and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with them,” said Mr O’Sullivan. Mr O’Sullivan went on to say he hoped that the award would prove to be a good omen for 2015 after a difficult 2014. Mr O’Sullivan has been an active member of the Australian Pipeline and Gas Association (APGA) for 20 years. OSD is a lead member of the association and a major sponsor of key APGA events. APGA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright said: “On behalf of the staff at the Secretarial, I would like to congratulate Brian on his award and thank him for his support and enthusiasm for the industry. All of the industry benefits when members like OSD and Brian share their commitment and knowledge in the interests of the industry.”
For more information visit www.osdlimited.com
Two senior appointments for WDS
WDS has appointed Laurence Voyer and Barry Glendinning to senior positions at the company. The former Leighton Holdings senior executives have a strong background in the contracting sector. Mr Voyer’s experience as head of Leighton’s Queensland contracting business and subsequently its national construction and mining business will be invaluable. WDS CEO and MD WDS COO and Mr Glendinning has strong commercial, financial and operational skills developed Laurence Voyer. Executive Director through his experience in the oil, gas and civil construction sectors. Finance Barry Glendinning. WDS is a leading Australian integrated provider of specialist development, design, engineering, construction, fabrication and maintenance related services to the energy and mining sectors.
For more information visit www.wdslimited.com.au
Vacuworx honoured with Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting
Vacuworx, a manufacturer and distributor of vacuum-lifting technology and material- handling equipment, has received the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting. Vacuworx President, Bill Solomon, accepted the award, presented 10 April by Oklahoma’s Secretary of State, Chris Benge, on behalf of Governor Mary Fallin during the 31st Annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa Left to Right: Director of the Oklahoma US Export Assistance Centre Marcus Verner, Oklahoma at Warren Place, Oklahoma, United States of America (USA). Secretary of State Chris Benge, Vacuworx President The export award was created to recognise the achievements of small to Bill Solomon and President of Mills Machine Co. medium-sized companies that have successfully entered the worldwide marketplace. Chuck Mills.
For more information visit www.vacuworx.com
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Vale: Jeff Shepherd Jeff Shepherd was truly one of the legends of the Australian pipeline industry, and arguably the best pipeline construction manager Australia has produced.
colourful character, Jeff worked Initially with an x-ray company, Jeff then tirelessly in introducing and joined APC as Project Manager on spread Aimplementing new ideas to increase two of the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline production whilst retaining the loyalty and (‘the Mainline’). respect of his men. This project was beset with industrial Jeff passed away early this year and a problems, and APC pulled out of beautiful service was held in Melbourne and pipelining after Moomba to Sydney and was attended by over 200 people, with sold all its equipment. people travelling from all over Australia, At the auction in 1977, Stuart McDonald, and was viewed on a webcast by many who was then head of McConnell Dowell others in Australia and overseas. Constructors, sought Jeff’s advice on The wake was held at Jeff’s favourite pub equipment for an Australian spread, and in South Melbourne where many pipeline this led to Jeff working for McConnell stories were told over a number of hours Dowell for the next 28 years. and drinks. Jeff started in Victoria on Gas and Fuels’ Jeff Shepherd. From a past Australian Pipeliner article by 750 mm looping project from Tyers to Barry Wood in 2007, the Jeff Shepherd Rosedale to Longford and, from ‘the Jeff recalled: “Jim Gubb and Peter legend was confirmed, and in this obituary Mainline’, there was a wealth of pipeline Anderson were the first superintendents; are extracts from the article and the eulogies experience available. Peter’s ability to read a spread, and know from Jeff’s service. Peter Anderson and John Bristow were to where all the personnel and equipment be Jeff’s core spread bosses, Roger were, was legendary. Jim Gubb was the Industry legend: Jeff Shepherd Woodman had worked with Jeff in the UK salt-of-the-earth, taciturn and gruff but with According to Jeff, he was lucky to and Roger became the Office Manager, and a heart of gold. discover pipelining. ultimately, the ‘royal family’ was a very “John Bristow was a superb manager and “Pipelining becomes a way of life as much important part of Jeff’s success. a lowering in/tie-in foreman who made as a job. It is a demanding business taking a To overcome the then-culture of strikes difficult tasks look easy, and was ultimately toll on one’s personal life with the projects and go-slows, an attitude of loyalty, fairness a construction manager. being in remote places and generally and respect between management and the “Graeme Tait was the young project working seven days a week on work cycles; workforce was engendered, and this was the engineer and Brian (Benny) Bowen gave so up to 12 weeks on, two off for the distant start of the McConnell Dowell team who much expertise in the bending and laying overseas projects. eventually set world production records. out of the pipe, making life easier for “Your workmates become your family The planning and organisation of the following crews. There was a core of when you are continuously living in work project was Jeff’s forte along with innovative operators and welders (the ‘royal family’), camps, especially in some overseas locations ideas, and to implement these ideas, key and many operators became foremen. which were somewhat dangerous. members joined the team and stayed for There was a management team: Twycross, “Throughout my time with McConnell many years. Bowley, Barrows, and Bumpstead. Dowell, I remained as the senior pipeline construction manager. Right up until my retirement I was actively engaged in the onsite operations and manager on the major projects. This was a training ground for the industry where young engineers became A colourful character, Jeff worked tirelessly project managers; today nearly every pipeline company in Australia is managed in introducing and implementing new ideas by men who worked through the McConnell to increase production whilst retaining the Dowell system and ethic.” Jeff commenced his pipelining career in loyalty and respect of his men. the United Kingdom (UK) in 1968, working for Constructors John Brown, before moving to Australia in 1974.
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“All these men and many more worked The following are from the eulogies at together as a team, the ‘royal family’, and Jeff’s ceremony: they weren’t happy at being good at what “In contemplating where to now after the they did, they wanted to be the best. diagnosis – well, been to every place else, so “The industrial side of the business was may as well try some place new.” contained, we had responsible trade “It took three guys to replace my Dad!” unionism with management seeing and “Jeff was stoical to the end, even listening to workers concerns and the having a wine and large Cuban cigar on workers reciprocating. Christmas Eve.” “Having got a reliable workforce we then “One comment that is especially E Q U I P M E N T H I R E S P E C I A L I S T S concentrated on production.” important and relevant to a lot of people, The Jackson and Mt Isa pipelines set was Jeff’s absolute pride in the fact that many records in production and overseas virtually all the people that Jeff had led projects followed in South East Asia, Africa, through their careers had become very UK and Papua New Guinea. successful and had great families and lives, all through hard work.” “He was a hard task master quoted as saying – “why didn’t you stay and get 400 butts after the daily welding count came in at 398”.’ “He was like Yoda (master) to all of us, he knew his shit, he was innovative and never From 2015, the Australian Pipelines and Gas afraid to try something simple in a way to Association will institute the Jeff Shepherd reduce time and cost.” “In all my interactions with Jeff over the Construction Award to recognise pipeliners, past decades we have been more or less on the and pipeline projects, that have been same side. Turned out he was a decent bloke. He had certainly been a tenacious foe.” touched by Jeff’s teachings and mentoring Jokes – “couldn’t understand half of them either directly or indirectly. but nodded the head and laughed along only to find the joke was lost, but had a ball with the extended laughing fits.” “Presenting JPS with his 70th birthday model gift that bought several tear drops. Very emotional bond to the plant toys.” Jeff was on the APGA, formerly APIA, “Jeff was such a strong person through board for a number of years, as well as being and through, from character, personality recognised as Pipeliner of the Year in 2000. and presence. Just the mere fact of him In 2002 Jeff was elected to the walking into a room, a meeting, or a social International Pipeline and Offshore occasion, he simply filled that room. People Contractors Association (IPLOCA) board as stopped and listened. Albeit at times you the Director for the East and Far East, and had to lip read! Then there were those times completed a two-year term. he would go into a silent whisper. That was “It was a wonderful experience meeting hard! Together with his attire of snakeskin with like-minded people from around the cowboy boots, open neck red shirt, chain world all striving to be the best,” Jeff recalled. around his neck, when he swaggered into a Jeff’s retirement from McConnell room he was pure charisma. Mick Jagger Dowell after thirty years was spent had nothing over our Jeff.” consulting to owners and contractors, but “Over everything else, he was a friend. Equipment Available for Immediate Hire importantly travelling around the globe This did not mean we agreed on everything, with his wife Maryann. and we had our share of heated exchanges. • 4 x 2 Rigids • 6 x 4 Service Truck • 6 x 4 Prime Mover • 8 x 4 Prime Movers He was a great boss to work for on-site, • 4 x 4 Crane Trucks • 6 x 4 Water Trucks • 8 x 4 Tilt Tray with Cranes • 8 x 8 Crane Trucks Recognising Jeff’s contribution although his bloody smoking was somewhat • 6 x 4 Rigids • 6 x 4 Fuel Truck • 8 x 4 High Spec Crane • All spec Trailers From 2015, the Australian Pipelines and undesirable. A razor sharp mind, and Gas Association will institute, the Jeff always looking for the little things that Shepherd Construction Award to recognise would improve production. The 27 km of pipeliners, and pipeline projects, that have 12 inch in the ground in one day on Mt Isa been touched by Jeff’s teachings and was probably his finest achievement.” Head Office Other branches in: mentoring either directly or indirectly. RIP Jeff we have and will always love you. A: 6 Enterprise Street, RICHLANDS QLD 4077 New South Wales | Victoria | Northern Territory P: PO Box 4633, SPRINGFIELD QLD 4300 South Australia | Western Australia T: 1300 800 421 E: [email protected]
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Vale: Joe ‘Red Sox’ Ashton One of the real legends of pipelining, Joe Ashton, passed away earlier this year.
oe was one of the true characters Iran proved to be an exciting experience, who, since the 1970s, had probably with Joe having to make a hasty exit from the J worked on every pipeline in Australia country after the Iranian Revolution in 1979. and Papua New Guinea (PNG). In the early 1980s, Joe returned to Born in London, United Kingdom (UK), Australia and was involved in a number of Joe started his pipeline career in the major pipelines construction projects, pipeline coating industry, working in a including in Papua New Guinea. number of areas around the world, Joe worked on both sides of the fence for including UK and Japan. major clients and major contractors, Joe’s start on pipelining in Australia in the including managing two horizontal His knowledge, mid-1970s was as part of the APC/Woodhall directional drilling (HDD) companies experience Group Project Management Team on the in Australia. Moomba to Sydney Pipeline, better known Joe was certainly an extensive and wide and his hearty as ‘the Mainline’. ranging pipeliner. humour will be As one of the only people to start and Joe changed things up in the later stages finish the project, Joe worked alongside Jeff of his pipelining and took on roles involving sorely missed Shepherd, Jim Reaman, John Brennan, and pipe stockpiling and stringing on several by all who had Ted Jestin, to name a few. projects, and then finally as Camp Manager It was on ‘the Mainline’ that Joe kicked off on the CSG-to-LNG pipeline projects in the the pleasure of his Red Sox legend. Surat Basin. knowing him. To be sure he received his socks back Joe was one of the most respected and from the camp laundry, he invested in liked pipeliners in Australia and his several pairs of red socks, which he knowledge, experience and his hearty continued to wear the rest of his life and humour will be sorely missed by all who thus became a legend within the industry. had the pleasure of knowing him. After Joe completed his tour on ‘the Joe is survived by his son, who has Mainline’, he jumped to the client side and followed his father’s footsteps and has became involved in coating inspection on become very much involved in projects in various parts of the world pipeline/HDD construction and upstream including New Zealand, Holland and Iran. gas field drilling works.
Joe Ashton (middle) with Keith Fitzgerald (left) and John Lott (right). Joe Ashton (standing), pictured with Allan Newham at an APCA quarterly dinner, December 1974.
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Vale: Brian Brenac BY DAVID CHAPPLE, GHD PTY LTD
It is with considerable regret we advise the passing of Brian Brenac, aged 77, in Sydney on 20 November 2014 after a relatively brief illness.
rian was one the original Right of camps and pubs along the many ROWs and Way (ROW) Agents. will be sadly missed by all who had the B Commencing work with William privilege to work with him. Bros CMPS in the early 1970s, Brian was During his pipeline career, Brian involved in negotiating the acquisition of progressed to supervisory and management easements for many of the major pipelines roles working mainly with Williams Bros, in Australia. CMPS, Egis Consulting, then GHD on the His relaxed style and dry wit won over following pipelines, to name a few: many a landowner, resulting in an excellent »» Moomba – Sydney Gas Pipeline; success rate in obtaining easement »» Sydney – Newcastle Gas and Petroleum Brian Brenac. agreements. Products Pipeline; Brian was a people person. »» Amadeus Basin to Darwin Gas Pipeline; »» Tasmania Gas Pipeline; Affectionately known as ‘Knackers’, he »» Goldfields Gas Pipeline; »» Hunter Gas and Queensland Hunter Gas once described himself, tongue in cheek, as »» Daly Waters – McArthur River Gas Pipelines; and, a “quiet, shy, retiring chap, ruggedly Pipeline; »» Wingecarribee Reservoir – Goulburn handsome and carelessly well-dressed”. »» Moomba – Sydney Ethane Pipeline; Water Pipeline. Brian was a good friend and companion »» PNG – Queensland Gas Pipeline; An accomplished yachtsman, Brian was a to many of us during life in the offices, »» Eastern Gas Pipeline; proud member of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia from an early age. Rugby was another of Brian’s passions, being a steadfast member of Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club. His funeral was held in Rose Bay on He once described himself, tongue in cheek, as 27 November 2014 attended by approximately 1,000 family and friends. a “quiet, shy, retiring chap, ruggedly handsome Brian is survived by his wife Kate and and carelessly well dressed”. their children, Justine, Andrew, David, Caroline, Amelia, Edward, their partners and his fifteen grandchildren. Gone to sea.
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OBITUARY Vale: Raymond R. Fessler BY JOHN MACKENZIE, KIEFNER & ASSOCIATES, WORTHINGTON, OH, USA It is with great sadness and loss that we mark the passing of Raymond (Ray) Fessler, known to many as the father of pipeline stress corrosion cracking. SAFETY
ay grew up in Sheboygan, Canada. The Pipeline Research Council AT WORK. Wisconsin, in the USA. He received International (PRCI) has posthumously Rhis undergraduate education in awarded him its Distinguished Research Metallurgical Engineering at the Carnegie Award “For dedicated and distinguished Institute of Technology and a PhD in service and scientific achievements that metallurgy from the Massachusetts Institute have enhanced the integrity, reliability, and of Technology. environmental performance of energy In his professional career, Ray became pipelines around the world”. an internationally recognised expert on Although Ray’s work in this area began in stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of the 1960s with investigations of failures and pipelines. Ray conducted the failure understanding the problem of SCC, it investigation of the first pipeline SCC developed into industry procedures to failure in 1965 and identified the manage SCC through inspection and testing. environmental and potential conditions He taught numerous courses on SCC in Ray Fessler. causing that and other early SCC failures. Australia, Brazil, Canada, and the USA. He continued to work on SCC for almost The following remarks from colleagues “Ray was a generous and erudite 50 years. Ray was an author of over speak to Ray’s intelligence, sense of humour, contributor to our conference programmes C 60 technical papers, the last two of which wit, patience, and kindness: and to the Journal of Pipeline Engineering. were published in October 2014. “During the early days of pipeline research Although I am certainly no industry expert, M Utilizing proven Cranesmart™ technology, PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) supports the pipeline In 2012, Ray was honoured for his at Battelle, while I did not work closely with I felt that the complexities of SCC had never Y
historical contributions to the pipeline Ray, I knew him to be very smart with a good been so clearly explained as when I was CM industry with the fi rst wireless load monitoring indicator (LMI) system for pipelayers – delivering a safer and more industry as the first speaker in the Willard sense of humour.” – John Kiefner. listening to Ray’s accessible and fascinating MY effi cient jobsite. With precise load management data available to operators at all times, the system signifi cantly A. (Bill) Maxey Distinguished Lecture “One occasionally meets really smart presentations on the subject. It was always a Series at the International Pipeline people; Ray was smarter than that.” great privilege for us to be in his company.” CY reduces the potential for costly and dangerous overloading, tip-overs, roll-overs and other jobsite accidents. It also Conference & Exposition held in Calgary, – Brian Leis. – John Tiratsoo. CMY provides safer working conditions for ground personnel and reduces equipment damage due to overloading and K extreme steep slope operations. Let’s work together. Vale: Bruce Wolfe Bruce Wolfe started in the pipeline business with William Press on a water line in the United Kingdom in 1963, then went on to work on gas lines with CJB in the mid-1960s, where he worked with the likes of Jeff Shepherd, Geoff Wells and Alf Lilley.
e then came to Australia in 1969 it around Perth until in the late-1970s when and worked for Red Ru and Bruce joined Merv Hill in Jasper Pipelines, HSnam Progetti on the Dongara to working for SECWA, Home Oil, WAPET and Pinjarra Pipeline in 1971. Together with WANG the business was sold in 1986. After people like Dino Pirelli, Dave Mott and a short stint in retirement Bruce joined KT ELIMINATE GUESSWORK INCREASE SAFETY QUALITY AT WORK Reg Rowley he worked on the Sasol to Pipelines in the late 1980s and continued The Pipelayer System provides operators with Real-time load data prevents jobsite accidents, Delivers accurate information needed to produce Pretoria and Sasol to Klerksdorp multi- until he retired in 2010. the precise load management information they tip-overs, roll-overs and equipment damage due to quality work by preventing stress on welds and products pipeline system with Saipem in Whilst famous for his ‘crooked finger’ need to get the job done safely and effi ciently. overloading and extreme steep slope operations. pipe damage due to rough handling. South Africa, before moving on to Algeria sprays, he continually passed on his pipeline and Austria with Saipem where he worked construction knowledge to all that he with long-time mate Boris Aleksic. worked with which resulted in an enduring It was then back to Australia for Saipem respect as evidenced by the strong turnout Bruce (centre) on the Moomba to Sydney pipeline USA: +1-713-939-0007 circa 1975. on the Moomba to Sydney line where got of pipeliners at his funeral. Canada: +1-780-377-0336 back together with the old hands, including Bruce passed away on 6 March 2015 after China: +1-86-10-5960-1509 John (Bomber) Brown. At the end of this battling cancer and so it was time, as he Netherlands: +31-70-353-8279 project he bought a Ruston 22RB which was would often say: “It’s Jim Reeves” (he’ll have Australia: +61-423-394-730 Your Global Partner for Pipeline Solutions surplus to Saipem requirements and worked to go). www.plmcat.com
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WA Chapter first to the green The first official APGA function in the West for 2015 was the annual WA Chapter Golf Day and Dinner, held at the Maylands Peninsula Golf Course on Wednesday 11 February.
lways a popular outing for WA’s pipeliners, this year was no Adifferent with a fiercely fought, Ambrose-style competition employed to separate the eagles from the bogeys. Despite excellent golf all round, a winner had to be announced, and this year the prize was taken out by Stuart McLennan of ShawCor and his wife Elaine, John Stuart-Robertson of Lucas Engineering and Dan Austin of Flexpipe Systems. After the tournament, the players put aside their competitiveness to enjoy a few The winning team (from left to right): Stuart McLennan, Dan Austin, John Stuart-Robertson and Elaine McLennan. well-deserved drinks. Sponsors for this very popular event Allodium; APA Group; APTS; Atteris; McConnell Dowell; Monadelphous KT; were: Major sponsors – Bredero Shaw; Australian Truck Hire Company; Canusa Murphy Pipe & Civil; Nobles; OSD; TD Williamson; Leanfield Development; CPS; Century West Transport; Denso; PipeLine Machinery International; Plexal Spiecapag Lucas JV; Canusa and Marubeni Dial Before You Dig; Enerflex; Fyfe; Group and PM Piping. Many thanks to Itochu Steel, while the golf sponsors were: KD.1 Pty Ltd; Marking Services Inc; these companies for their support.
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Cyclonic conditions for first APGA Brisbane function in 2015 Despite the wild weather provided by ex-Tropical Cyclone Marcia, over 400 pipeliners braved the conditions to attend the first Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Brisbane dinner of 2015, held at the Brisbane Hilton on Thursday 19 February.
PGA Chief Executive Cheryl Queensland, history demonstrated that this Mr Roche also gave his perspective on Cartwright kicked off proceedings concern may be misplaced. the downturn in global oil prices, arguing Aby acknowledging two long-time “It is interesting that from the moment that industry must not dwell on short-term industry members, OSD’s Brian O’Sullivan the election result became apparent, there concerns but consider the bright future and Tremco Pipeline Equipment’s Ron were expectations in the media that our ahead for the industry. Trembath, for achievements outside the sector would find it harder to work with a “I like to look further ahead as investments field of pipelines. Mr O’Sullivan recently Labor Government than the outgoing LNP of the magnitude we are familiar with must received an Order of Australia Medal for administration,” Mr Roche said. be measured in decades, not years. outstanding services in the gas industry and “A quick history check shows the notion is Despite the price challenges currently support for sufferers of muscular dystrophy, without foundation… the QRC worked confronting the LNG and coal industries, while Mr Trembath will row for charity alongside Premiers Beattie and Bligh to there are strong long-term growth prospects, in Gallipoli to commemorate the 100th deliver the policy settings that underpinned driven by Asian demand. anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing. the biggest private investment phase in the This demand has not gone away. It is being Following short presentations from state’s history, including the creation of a satisfied in the short-term because of over- sponsors Wasco and GHD, dinner attendees $70 billion export gas industry,” supply and a global economic downturn. Be listened to an excellent presentation from “Our new Premier has made it clear that assured that the developing economies of speaker Michael Roche, Chief Executive of her top priority is job creation and with the Asia are not planning to turn the clock back. the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), a resources sector responsible directly and Commodity markets by their nature are not-for-profit peak industry association indirectly for one in five jobs in Queensland, cyclical, but we are well-positioned for future representing the commercial developers of opportunity is knocking. growth in Queensland, if we keep the focus Queensland’s minerals and energy resources. Obviously, growing the resources sector on global competitiveness.” Mr Roche, who has an extensive career in is a means of increasing government Mr Roche concluded with a discussion on economics and politics, firstly discussed the revenues. Premier Palaszczuk has made a activism in the CSG sector, which prompted recent election of Labor’s Annastacia good start with a repeated commitment not much debate and discussion amongst the Palaszczuk, and said that despite some to increase royalties for coal, minerals, crowd for the rest of the evening. industry concerns the appointment would petroleum and gas in this term of The dinner was proudly sponsored by have on resources policy certainty in government,” Mr Roche said. Wasco and GHD.
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Pipeliners flock to NZ dinner APGA continues to build relationships across the ditch with a successful dinner event in February, with more planned for the future.
ustralian Pipeline and Gas Association (APGA) Chief Executive ACheryl Cartwright told guests that APGA is keen to continue growing relationships with the New Zealand (NZ) Chapter, and announced a golf day followed by dinner and drinks to kick off APGA’s NZ Christmas. Along with announcing the Association’s name change, Ms Cartwright mentioned the progress made in achieving recognition for pipeline engineers in the special area of practice of oil and gas pipeline engineering. Guests listening to a presentation by Simon Gillice at the APGA New Zealand dinner. After the dinner, the guests were treated to a presentation from Plant and Platform was a risk-based standard that required a expertise of personnel for each step of the Consultants Simon Gillice, who spoke lot of interpretation. design phase, and gain from the experience about the AS2885 standard, which he Mr Gillice talked about AS2885 as a of group knowledge. described as “principles and guidelines for reference starting point, and emphasised the The APGA NZ dinner was sponsored by competent people”, but commented that it need to do site surveying, employing the Vector Gas Limited and Core Group.
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VIC YPF bowled over Young pipeliners usually don’t pass up the opportunity for a barbeque and a drink, so when lawn bowls was added to the list it made for a memorable event.
he Victorian chapter of the Young freezing night, everyone thoroughly Despite some early cobwebs, the young Pipeliners Forum enjoyed an enjoyed catching up with fellow pipeliners. pipeliners showed off their skills with some Tevening at the Richmond Union Roughly 40 young pipeliners attended the pin-point rolls. Bowling Club, and despite the Melbourne event, and the competition was fierce with As the evening wore on, scoring became weather delivering a typical clear, yet bottles of wine on the line as prizes. more and more difficult, to the point where a ‘bowl-off’ was needed to decide the winners. ISO/IEC 17020 Accredited Overall, the evening was enjoyed by all who attended, with everyone looking forward to the next function later in the year. A big thank you goes out to Denso Australia for sponsoring the event.
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Adapting for the future: launch of the APGA The new Australian Pipelines and Gas Association was launched at Parliament House in Canberra on 18 March by the Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Hon Ian Macfarlane, as well as his Parliamentary Secretary, The Hon Karen Andrews, and Federal Minister for the Environment, The Hon Greg Hunt.
he Hon Simon Birmingham, Assistant Minister for Education Tand Training, also attended, showing his support for the name change. At the launch, Ms Andrews, speaking on behalf of Ian Macfarlane who arrived later to the function, welcomed the change and encouraged Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) to continue the good work already begun by the Association. She said it was a sensible change, given the Association had been making a productive contribution to the development of gas policy for Federal Minister for the Environment, Hon Greg Hunt, Department of Industry and Science Parliamentary Secretary many years. Hon Karen Andrews and the Hon Ian Macfarlane unveil the new logo in Canberra. “There’s no doubt that the transmission pipeline industry needs to make a strong remaining the best option as the back-up finally see ‘gas’ in our name because our contribution to the market development fuel for renewable energy sources.” Association has been a sole voice advocating debate,” Ms Andrews said. Ms Cartwright said that, as APGA, the for gas for a number of years. “Your brand change is an important Association would continue its two major “Pipelines is what we do but a heck of a reinforcement of this goal – helping you roles. One is providing networking lot of what we do with our pipelines is make your voices heard and drive home opportunities, with approximately 25 transport gas!” your advocacy message.” functions a year around the nation and, Another former APGA President and APGA President Mark Dayman thanked now, in New Zealand, with attendances iGas Energy Director Jim McDonald said the politicians present for their support ranging from 80 to 400 participants. And “Natural gas has had no really effective and highlighted the work of the APGA the other is advocating for a strong representation in Australia since the wind-up Secretariat in driving the change. Australian gas sector. of the Australian Gas Association in 2003. The launch was well attended, by “If our case is not heard, if the local “The natural gas industry is presently members of APGA and other interested gas industry is ignored, there will not represented by a combination of vested groups, including leaders from other energy be policies that ensure we have enough interests such as the producers, and sectional and infrastructure industry associations. gas for our local industries. A strong gas interests. No one champions natural gas as APGA’s Chief Executive Cheryl sector will help to ensure we have a the great fuel of transition in the domestic Cartwright thanked the attendees at the strong pipeline industry and a strong gas market that we used to know it as. launch, particularly the members who had pipeline industry will help to ensure all “APGA is to be congratulated for deciding travelled from interstate. pipeliners – oil, slurry, water and other to give natural gas the policy support it “This is a significant change for the liquids remain active and a major part of needs in our energy mix.” Association, and will help to highlight our Association.” Also attending the launch, Gas Advisory our work in the gas sector. We want to see Several leading pipeline industry Services Director John Fleming said “[while] a strong Australian gas sector into the voices have also lent their support to the I believe that APGA will take a while to future. This will be good for the nation’s name change. settle down, and we will all have to energy security and the economy,” Former APGA President and SEA Gas remember the new acronym, but I see the Ms Cartwright said. General Manager Ashley Kellett said “SEA change as positive. “Gas is also the fuel of the future and Gas has been a long-time supporter [of the “It will allow greater exposure of the will help in the transition towards a Association], and as a long-time (and now Association at political and regulator levels renewable energy future, as well as past) APIA Board Member, I am pleased to as it will be seen as having a broader remit.”
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APGA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright, APGA President Mark Dayman and the Hon Ian Macfarlane unveil the Department of Industry and Science Parliamentary new APGA logo. Secretary Hon Karen Andrews.
An Association’s evolution: from It was as the Australian Pipe Line APLCA to APGA Contractors Association (APLCA) that the The Association’s name change from the Association was formed, formally Australian Pipeline Industry Association established on October 4 1968. (APIA) to the Australian Pipelines and Gas The constitution of APLCA provided for Association (APGA) is not a new move in the graduating membership. Because it was a Association’s history. In fact, the Association contractors’ association, full principal has a history of name changes, as well as membership was open only to contractors numerous changes to its constitution, who were established in Australia and had committee structure and office location. the capacity to carry out major pipeline The following timeline represents just construction using their own resources. some of these evolutions, which are extracts On 15 October 1968, the infant from Great Southern Press’ 40 years: APIA association held its first symposium at the and Australia’s pipeline industry book. If you Palm Lake Hotel in Melbourne, with the would like to read more on the history of theme: Pipelining in Australia in the 1970s. the APGA, the book is available for purchase 144 delegates were registered for the Nationwide Hire CEO Grant Harrison and Coe Drilling from Great Southern Press. symposium, which was highly successful. Executive General Manager Dave Pollock at the launch.
The Association’s logos, from past to present.
The new APGA logo.
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By the time of the first AGM, six days after its role or whether in fact the role and Industry Association (APIA). The effect of the symposium, there were 12 full members, concept had changed. Members of all the change was the abolition of membership 24 associate and six overseas members. gradings expressed the view that a gradings, the broadening of eligibility for In 1973 a change to the Constitution broader membership base was desirable membership to include organisations such was made to the composition of the with all members having equal rights as owners and operators and the Executive Committee raising it from five and responsibilities. reconstitution of the Executive Committee members to nine. In addition, two members In July 1976, a notice of motion was to give a representation of all aspects of the each of the ordinary and associate members circulated to be voted upon at a quarterly pipeline industry. were to be elected along with five principal general meeting to be held in August. The The years from 1976 to 1984 saw APIA’s members’ representatives. ballot closed on 26 August 1976 and was increasing involvement in special areas of In 1975, at APCA’s seventh AGM in declared the following day, the voting interest to members including the Adelaide, discussion took place as to having been overwhelmingly in favour of Australian Welding Research Association, the whether the Association was fulfilling APCA becoming the Australian Pipeline Standards Association of Australia and the World Federation of Pipe Line Contractors Associations (APIA was accepted as a member in 1982) to name a few. In 1977, a number of senior executives of pipeline operating companies recognised TRENCH BREAKER SPRAY FOAM that there was much to be gained by combining resources and information in the design and operation of pipelines. As no other forum existed for this activity, a Pipeline Operators Group was formed. During the late 1980s, APIA expanded its charter to include water pipelines. Perhaps one of the biggest changes to the Association was the decision to move to a stand-alone, full-time Secretariat in Canberra. On 16 June 1998, the Association decided it would move to Canberra from 1999 and in August the office premises were selected. Previous offices had been held in 02 9678 9833 Melbourne and Sydney, and on 18 December [email protected] 1998 the Melbourne office was closed.
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Federal Minister for the Environment, Hon Greg Hunt. Hunt speaking at the launch of the APGA.
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Surfboats row in remembrance: ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli 2015 Tremco Pipeline Equipment is involved with the community to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landing by participating in a surfboat marathon through the Dardanelles to ANZAC cove.
remco Pipeline Equipment Director The side of the boat displays more Ron Trembath will be doing his than 70 names of Coolum SLSC members Tpart in the ANZAC ceremonies who have served in the Australian in Gallipoli, Turkey, for the 100-year Armed Forces in overseas conflicts since commemoration of the Gallipoli Landing. World War I. Ron, together with his mates at Coolum Mr Trembath’s grandfather, Charles Scott Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and surfboat Yule (Service No.85), was a Gallipoli veteran crews from around Australia and New and his father and uncle served in World Zealand, will participate in the 68 km War II. Gallipoli 100 Surfboat event. The surfboats will embark on this epic “As proud Australians we feel honoured to journey from Eceabat in the Dardanelles, be able to pay our respects to the brave men along the Gallipoli Peninsula, into the and women who sacrificed so much fighting Aegean Sea and around to the site of the for our country and the freedom we enjoy famous World War I landing. today,” said Ron.
Above: Ron Trembath with his grandfather’s engraving. Left: Tremco Pipeline Equipment is sponsoring the trip to Gallipoli. Below Left: The team preparing to tackle the surf. Below: Ron Trembath (centre) and his Coolum SLSC teammates.
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Mentoring and youth engagement crucial to long-term safety and value BY VALERIE LINTON, CEO, ENERGY PIPELINES CRC 2015 so far has been both a very busy and very productive time for the Energy Pipelines CRC research teams and centre staff.
ver the past few weeks I have been travelling around to visit employees Oof APGA RSC member companies with our chairman Charles Rottier. These visits have been extremely beneficial in helping us gain a greater understanding of the challenges and needs of this critical infrastructure industry. Seeing firsthand that the outcomes of Energy Pipelines CRC research are being used to assist in developing safer and more efficient practices within industry, whether that is in materials production, design of pipelines or the continued maintenance of existing Energy Pipelines CRC CEO Valerie Linton with the Hon Ian Macfarlane and APGA Chief Executive Cheryl infrastructure, is rewarding and continues Cartwright at the launch event for the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association. to showcase the effectiveness of the cooperative research centre model. members of their organisations to our from the transfer of own knowledge as Early in March, I had the opportunity to biannual research seminars as well as our well as advancing their careers through meet with Richard Wayken, CEO of the annual research conference. These two personal development. newly formed Canadian Pipeline events have proven over the years, the In May this year, members of the APGA, Technology Collaborative. Richard has seen importance of face to face communication in the Pipeline Research Council International the effectiveness of the Cooperative delivering the outcomes of Energy Pipelines and the European Pipelines Research Research Centre model in Australia and is CRC research. The quality of technical Group will come together for the 20th Joint aiming to use its strengths in Canada to discussion found at research seminars, the Technical Meeting (JTM) on Pipeline facilitate greater engagement between first of which will be held in Wollongong on Research. The event is an excellent researchers and industry members. Richard 10 June 2015, is invaluable to the ongoing opportunity for all attendees to share also met with the APGA RSC and members development of skills of our up and coming knowledge and discuss potential ideas of Energy Pipelines CRC research teams. younger members. for further research. Following the JTM, A key focus of discussions with many Attending our annual research six younger members of industry and two members of the industry this year has been conference, held this year 29–30 June at Energy Pipelines CRC representatives the importance of promoting the transfer of the Deakin Management Centre in will undertake a study tour of key sites knowledge and skills from senior members Geelong, gives industry attendees the related to the European pipeline industry. of the pipeline community to younger chance to engage with the broader Energy I would like to thank Steve Dobbie and members coming through. None of us are Pipelines CRC research team in an open the APGA as a whole, for offering two getting any younger and as senior members forum with discussions surrounding key positions to our nominated representatives. of the Australian pipeline industry enter industry issues from an academic The knowledge and broader understanding retirement, it is crucial that the lessons perspective as well as sessions on they will gain from the trip is invaluable learnt from past experience, which have professional development. and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity assisted in giving the Australian gas pipeline Engagement is two way street however. for them. network its impeccable safety record and It is one thing to extend invitations and I look forward to working with the world renowned standards such as AS2885, opportunities to younger members of APGA RSC this year to continue to deliver are passed on to the next generation. industry, these opportunities must be acted valuable research outcomes which provide Over the coming months, I am looking to upon. Groups such as the APGA Young safer and more efficient pipeline encourage further engagement with younger Pipeliners’ Forums have already technologies. If you have any questions members of the Australian pipeline demonstrated the initiative of younger regarding Energy Pipelines CRC research, industry; members of APGA RSC companies members of the pipeline community to visit our newly revamped website at will be warmly invited to bring younger actively engage and ensure that they gain www.epcrc.com.au
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Trusted Partnership For four generations, companies around the world have trusted TDW’s unwavering commitment to pipeline performance. Energy ministers’ gas market So can you. review continues to avoid the tough questions BY STEVE DAVIES, NATIONAL POLICY MANAGER, APGA
The CoAG Energy Council has tasked the Australian Energy Market Commission with undertaking a Review of the East Coast Wholesale Gas Market and Pipeline Frameworks.
he Review’s title is somewhat There are many issues of consequence for misleading; the Australian Energy the gas transmission industry in this TMarket Commission (AEMC) will Review. While the Terms of Reference task be reviewing the facilitated markets on the AEMC with examining pipeline capacity the East Coast; the Short Term Trading trading, we are still awaiting CoAG’s Markets (STTM) in Adelaide, Brisbane enhanced information proposal resulting and Sydney; the Declared Wholesale Gas from the last exhaustive process examining Market in Victoria and the Gas Supply capacity trading. Hub at Wallumbilla. As many market APGA’s submission to the Review will set participants, including APGA, have pointed out that: out none of these markets is actually a »» Pipeline investment has supported and wholesale market! will continue to support the evolution of The clear issues for gas users in Eastern the Eastern Australian Gas Market; Australia right now are gas availability »» The pipeline sector is responding to and the gas price. Neither of these issues changing conditions with new services, will be addressed in this Review. The clear increased willingness to take on medium- issue for gas producers is the moratoriums term risk in investment decisions and on unconventional gas development in initiatives to facilitate market APGA National Policy Manager Steve Davies. New South Wales and Victoria, which development; also will not be addressed by the Review. »» The circumstances of Australia are APGA is concerned that the unique. In particular, the number of recommendations made by the AEMC to participants in the Eastern Australian Gas CoAG on improving facilitated markets and Market and the relatively small pipeline frameworks will be publicly sold as gas demand are the major limiting Inline Inspection • Non-destructive Evaluation • Interactive Reporting helping the gas supply tightness (crisis!) factors to developing a deep and liquid The clear issues facing the East Coast. gas market; So what will this Review do? It will run »» In the short-term, improvements that can for gas users over the course of the year, with a first be made to facilitated markets include: in Eastern report due in June and second report in -- Aligning market parameters; December. The first report will assess -- Improving transparency of production Australia right North & South America +1 918 447 5000 facilitated markets and pipeline frameworks and export capacity and activity; and, now are gas Europe / Africa / Middle East +32 672 836 11 and make recommendations on short-term -- Implementing the information Asia Pacific +65 6364 8520 improvement. The second report is to set measures arising from the CoAG availability and Offshore Services +1 832 448 7200 out a long-term road map for reform, Energy Council process to enhance the gas price. considering questions such as the pipeline capacity trading. TDWilliamson.com appropriate number of facilitated markets »» Improvements to facilitated markets for the East Coast and the appropriate should not be confused with measures to regulatory framework for pipelines. address or accelerate gas supply.
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Free the CSG BY DAMIAN CAPP, POLICY MANAGER Many APGA members are involved in the coal seam gas industry and are, therefore, facing a similar challenge as that facing the CSG producers – unreasonable claims by interest groups that want to close down all resource extraction activities.
his scare campaign needs to be major issue. This review reported that countered with simple facts. In fracking of coal seams in Queensland could Tterms of its chemical composition, vary from 4 per cent to 40 per cent of wells, unconventional gas is identical to depending on a number of localised conventional natural gas (primarily geological factors. methane). Unconventional gas is generally The integrity of gas wells, drilled and produced from complex geological systems constructed to contemporary standards were that prevent or significantly limit the found to be vastly superior to oil and gas migration of gas and require innovative wells constructed prior to the year 2000. A technological solutions for extraction. recent review for the Northern Territory Horizontal direction drilling (HDD) into a Government examined data, mostly from coal seam will enable excess water to be North America that found the latest drilling drawn out of the seam and allow the gas to and well construction technology could migrate to the surface via the well. deliver leak frequencies of 0.005 per cent to Fracking – hydraulic fracturing – which 0.03 per cent for wells currently in service is used to access unconventional gas has and lower frequencies were anticipated as become the main complaint about the professionalism and standards continue industry, but it is not highly prevalent in to improve in the industry. APGA Policy Manager Damian Capp. accessing CSG. Coal seams are relatively permeable and wide areas can be accessed from a small surface footprint using HDD. Therefore hydraulic fracturing to access the gas is only undertaken when absolutely necessary or in the late phase of Fracking – hydraulic fracturing – which is used well depletion when gas release has to access unconventional gas has become the markedly slowed. There have been many scientific reviews, main complaint about the industry, but it is not including an important one delivered in highly prevalent in accessing CSG. September 2014 by the New South Wales Chief Scientist, that provide reassurance that fracking, if conducted appropriately, is not a
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owever, with a new Minister Advanced Diploma (Advanced Diploma of in Canberra, there is hope that Gas Supply Industry Operations) and Hprogress will be made under the covers six skill sets: guidance of Assistant Minister for Education »» Basic gas supply industry work and Training, Simon Birmingham. activities; Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane, who »» Construct and lay nylon or PVC gas was initially responsible for vocational distribution mains; education and training (VET), announced »» Construct and lay polyethylene gas within his first six months in office that the distribution mains; Federal Government would take a long hard »» Construct and lay steel gas distribution look at the VET sector with a view to mains; ensuring graduates are job ready and the »» Construct, lay and connect a gas system is responsive to all stakeholder needs. distribution service to steel mains; and, The Australian Pipelines and Gas »» Construct, lay and connect gas Association (APGA) has been actively distribution service to plastic mains. APGA Training and Communications Manager participating in many aspects of the review With more than 100 units of Karen Polglaze. of VET to convey the views of our competency included in the package, members to the government. keeping it up-to-date and relevant to This is particularly the case in Victoria and This has included meeting Senator industry needs is a major undertaking. Western Australia where the states’ system is Birmingham’s Chief of Staff in the first APGA works with an Industry Skills retained along with the national system. few weeks after his appointment as Council, E-Oz Energy Skills Australia, in It was also generally agreed that the one- Assistant Minister. developing the training package. size-fits-all approach to developing and In particular, APGA has made APGA is a member of E-Oz’s Gas regulating training packages should be submissions to two elements of the review: Technical Advisory Committee which changed so that specificity and flexibility the discussion paper on the model used for provides industry input into the drafting of were applied with industry requirements VET and the discussion paper on the these units of competency and the addition in mind. content of the training packages. (or subtraction) of units of competency. Several changes have recently been APGA also took part in one of the While the process may be a little lengthy, introduced to the VET sector. consultation forums held around the adding or modifying units of competency These largely relate to regulation of country in February and many of the is always possible provided there is registered training organisations (RTO), new issues raised there were echoed in the sufficient demonstrated industry need. standards for RTOs signing up students, and APGA submission. E-Oz provides the technical expertise adjustments to funding for apprentices. For instance, much discussion focussed needed to ensure the drafting meets the The government has also introduced a on the quality of the training provided with required national standards, while the Gas new $476 million Industry Skills Fund, many participants arguing, APGA included, Technical Advisory Committee ensures supporting industry, particularly small that the focus should shift to measuring industry needs and standards are to medium enterprises, to take up outcomes – the result of the training – accounted for. growth opportunities that are outside their rather than inputs – for example, the In its submission and in the consultation usual business. number of hours the student was in class. forum, APGA joined many other As part of its reform to the VET sector, Much of the VET required by APGA participants in calling for a more the government has defined six industry members is included in UEG11 – Gas streamlined system in VET. sectors as priorities for reform. Industry Training Package (Release 2.0). A common theme was that the Oil and gas is one such priority and APGA The package relates to five qualifications fundamentals of the system work well, is participating in the Oil and Gas Industry ranging from Certificate II level (Certificate but the processes and linkages could Roundtable, which will guide an in-depth II in Gas Supply Industry Operations) to be improved. examination of the sector to assess current and future skills requirements. APGA will continue to represent If you have questions about the Gas Industry Training Package or would like to members through participation where suggest additions or modifications, please contact [email protected] possible in reform of the VET system.
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A definitive guide on training Critically, the industry needs to ensure companies need to know, and give an “Zinfra has been providing operational and There is a lot of training information staff competence in order to avoid accidents insight into leading in-house training maintenance services to the Tasmanian Gas available to the pipeline industry at large, during construction and maintenance programs at Australian companies. Pipeline (TGP) since its construction in 2002. and it can be difficult to find this activities. Compliance to AS 2885 training The guide will cover accredited During this time, they have provided their information in a singular document recommendations is also critical for Australian practical courses and e-learning expertise without any lost time injuries or tailored to the pipeline industry. To combat companies to maintain. training available to the industry and significant safety incidents. this and to provide a definitive, go-to guide discuss case studies that demonstrate the The stability, passion and consistency of the on training, the e-guide will work with What the e-guide will cover importance of training for company Zinfra staff has undoubtedly contributed to leading training industry figures and The e-guide will be a guide to APGA’s success and safety. the safe operation and positive reputation of companies, as well as the APGA, to produce Pipeline Engineering Training The guide will be produced by Great the pipeline. an informative document relevant to Competencies, providing an overview on the Southern Press in collaboration with personnel of all competencies, as well as education materials available by the Energy numerous members of the Australian Zinfra is a key TGP strategic partner and managers responsible for staff training and Pipelines CRC, and an overview on training pipeline industry, from the APGA their competent and reliable field services company compliance, in the Australian recommendations and required compliance. Secretariat, AS 2885 committee, the management has enabled TGP to renew pipeline industry. It will provide an update on government Energy Pipelines CRC and key individuals Zinfra’s contract for the next five years, with regulation of the training sector, covering in the training sector, in order to ensure an optional three-year extension. Ensuring staff competence essential information pipeline industry accuracy of content. As the owner of this key strategic Tasmanian Investment in staff training is critical to asset, it’s great to have Zinfra at our side the continued safety record of the Australian servicing the gas transmission needs of our pipeline industry, and this e-guide will help This online product will be made available for free via The Australian Pipeliner Tasmanian customers.” you ensure your pipeline personnel are online shop and is anticipated to be available in May 2015. Keep an eye on adequately informed when it comes to www.pipeliner.com.au for news of its release. training requirements and protocol. www.zinfragroup.com.au
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A compressor station on the South West Queensland Pipeline. An executive pipeliner: Rob Wheals The Australian Pipeliner caught up with APA Group Group Executive – Transmission Rob Wheals to discuss his career in the pipeline industry, the major projects on the horizon for the company and his tips for young people entering the industry.
Biggest or best career break in the This process often kicks off with me pipeline industry? starting to mull over a change that could be Best career break in the pipeline industry implemented, or a direction I think the was getting into the pipeline industry! This business needs to take. Before taking things was more by luck than design though – any further, I like to road test my ideas with much of my career had been in the my team and other work colleagues, not telecommunications industry, but the time only to ensure the ideas are properly had come to look for a change. ‘pressure tested’, but to get their buy-in for a I’d started down the path of exploring a successful implementation. number of potential new industries where I believe successful implementation of any my experience could be relevant, including strategy or initiative requires empowerment the energy industry, when a recruiter called of people to do what we ask of them. about an opportunity at APA Group. He And to do this successfully requires three described APA as a “company that is going things: first, the ‘head’ needs to understand to go places”. why we need to go down a particular path, The rest is history. and then the ‘heart’ needs to buy-in emotionally and get on board. Describe your leadership style. It’s only if we get these first two elements My leadership style shows through in the right that we’ve got a fighting chance of the approach that I take to business ‘hands’ owning and successfully APA Group Group Executive – Transmission Rob improvement opportunities. implementing the initiative. Wheals.
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Most memorable executive experience? There have been several memorable experiences throughout my career, but perhaps the most significant thus far was when APA successfully acquired the Epic Energy business at the end of 2012. The addition of the South West Queensland Pipeline to the APA portfolio enabled us to deliver on our vision of delivering seamless services to customers Construction on APA Group’s recently purchased QCLNG pipeline in June 2012. across the East Coast Grid. Just as importantly, I was truly pleased with the Any uncertainty around availability and So get on board, ask lots of questions, way in which the acquired business was price tends to defer or adversely impact and learn as much as you can as quickly as successfully integrated into APA. re-contracting decisions for our customers, you can. This required a great collaborative effort and also delays further investment decisions And don’t be afraid to bring your from three groups of people – the APA in pipeline infrastructure. different perspective. team, newly on-board employees from the We are seeing a trend towards customers acquired business and those that were to contracting for shorter periods to match What does 2015 hold for APA stay with the Moomba Adelaide Pipeline available gas supplies. Group? system which APA was required to separate 2015 is shaping up as another busy year off and sell. Most challenging experience/ for APA, with activity right across our This all needed to be completed within a problem overcome? business. However, there are a number of short period of three months, and really Establishing APA’s east coast grid has been areas that deserve special mention. demonstrated what can be achieved an incredibly complex multi-year project. First, through close engagement with our through people working together in a We moved from thinking of APA’s customers we will find new ways to positive manner. 7,000 km east coast grid not as a collection leverage our extensive infrastructure A truly proud moment to be part of the of connected point to point pipelines, but as network through organic investment. This pipeline industry! a connected grid. has been a key theme for APA in recent This is a major change, not only from a times – we have expanded capacity and Most memorable pipeline day-to-day operational perspective, but installed enhanced capabilities on a experience? importantly from the way we provide number of assets in conjunction with entry My first trip out to see a pipeline transportation services. into new gas transportation agreements being constructed was a fantastic We started on this journey back in 2010 with customers. learning experience. and successfully rolled out a suite of Secondly, right now we’re focused on APA was constructing the Bonaparte systems we call ‘APA Grid’, that allows us to completing the acquisition of BG Group’s Gas Pipeline in the Northern Territory in productise, manage and invoice services 540 km Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) 2008 and I was fortunate enough get out across multiple pipelines in a way that is Pipeline, which is scheduled for the June to see trenching, stringing, and laying of seamless to our customers. quarter. With a price tag of US$5 billion, the pipeline. But that is only part of the journey. The this will be APA’s largest ever acquisition This came a few weeks before I officially market that we operate in is constantly in dollar terms. The pipeline will transport joined APA and meant that by the time I changing and customers are requiring more gas from various gas fields in the Surat had my feet under the desk I felt a little flexibility and optionality, with new services Basin to the project’s liquefaction plants on more up to speed. that allow multi-receipt and delivery points, Curtis Island, Gladstone. integrated storage, as well as shorter term APA is also developing a new pipeline Best way to improve productivity? services that allow customers to manage that will transport gas to mining operations Ask the team at the coal face: “how could supply issues or capture opportunities. in the eastern Goldfields region in Western we do things better, is there a better way?” So our next challenge is to continue to Australia. We are aiming to complete the It’s almost always the people who are evolve as we try and stay just a little ahead construction of the 292 km Eastern doing the work that are best placed to know. in a changing market. Goldfields Pipeline by the end of the year. APA also has a team working hard to put Biggest challenges facing the Advice for new people coming into our best foot forward in the Northern pipeline industry? the industry? Territory Government’s selection process One of the major challenges faced by the It’s an exciting industry to be part of and for the construction, operation and industry is confidence around the a great time to be in the pipeline industry. ownership of the North East Gas availability and price of gas, particularly It’s a supportive industry with really great Interconnector – a proposed connection of with the start of the three major LNG people who are extremely knowledgeable the gas infrastructure in the Territory with projects on the east coast. and enthusiastic to help. eastern Australia. We expect this process to
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wrap up in late calendar-year 2015. At the we’ll have capacity to deliver gas to APA is not in the business of buying or same time we continue to advance our own Gladstone through a pipeline that’s selling gas – we transport it for our feasibility study into the possible connection, connected to our existing network of customers. In relation to the QCLNG which we announced in February last year. infrastructure in eastern Australia. Pipeline, the shippers have entered into a With three Gladstone projects coming on take-or-pay contract, which means APA has What does APA’s purchase of the stream and set to consume large amounts complete visibility over the return the QCLNG pipeline mean for the of gas for many years, this is a really pipeline will deliver, no matter how the company in terms of the local and significant opportunity and a long-term QCLNG project itself performs. international LNG market? investment. From our perspective, it’s The acquisition of the QCLNG Pipeline tremendously important that the For how long did APA consider increases our exposure to the opportunities acquisition is underpinned by a contract purchasing the pipeline? POWER, PERFORMANCE provided by the nascent export-LNG with BG Group for an initial term of 20 We are always monitoring the market for industry in Gladstone. For the first time, years (and potentially up to 40 years). opportunities that fit our strategy and that will enhance our infrastructure network. BG ran a formal and competitive process AND TOTAL DOMINANCE for the sale of the QCLNG Pipeline in 2014, and we participated in that process.
Will there be any changes to the operation of the pipeline in the face of the current global oil trends? Absolutely not. The tariffs are set independently, increase each year at US CPI, and are not linked to oil or LNG prices. They are take-or-pay contracts that provide APA with a fixed rate of return on the pipeline asset base for the initial 20-year term.
Are there any other plans to increase capacity on APA’s pipelines? Absolutely. As I mentioned earlier, this has been an area of focus for APA for some time now. We have recently completed capacity expansions at Wallumbilla and the Moomba-end of the South West Queensland Pipeline, on the Goldfields Gas Pipeline and in Victoria. This year we have work underway to expand capacity on the Moomba Sydney Pipeline and the Victorian Transmission System to increase gas flow from Victoria into New South Wales. TRENCOR T3W We’re focused on working with our With more than 60 years of experience in a highly specialized customers to find new, innovative ways to trenching industry, the Trencor line of high-performance chain address their gas requirements. This trenchers, wheel trenchers, rock saws and road miners provides includes identifying opportunities to expand capacity as the requirements of our contractors with the ultimate in power, performance and customers evolve. total dominance. Trencor’s mechanical drive engineering boasts increased torque, increased productivity, reduced fuel cost, ease of repair, and lower repair costs when compared Head to our Northern Territory Region Review to read Rob Wheals to total hydrostatic trenchers. speak further on the proposed Trencor’s line of mechanically-driven track trenchers are now being manufactured at the American Augers facility in West Salem, Ohio. The Trencor products North East Gas Interconnector. will continue to be the industry-leading trenchers and surface miners customers have come to rely upon for over 60 years. You can find this on page 138. Chain Trenchers • Wheel Trenchers • Rock Saws • Road Miners
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How will the Government work with the community and industry to develop the state’s gas resources? We have always said communities have an important role to play in the oil and gas sector. Community input is crucial to ensuring we have an industry that protects the environment and respects the rights of landholders and other stakeholders. Construction on the We will work with both industry and communities to ensure Victorian Desalination that all developments are conducted within a strong, science-based Victoria’s energy outlook: Plant transfer pipeline regulatory framework to ensure risks are managed and in 2011. communities are engaged. Lily D’Ambrosio What role do you see pipeline infrastructure having on water security in the state? Every community deserves a secure water. Currently I am advised the Korumburra’s current water storages The Victorian State Election held late last year saw the Labor party, led by Daniel Andrews, return are in good shape. to power after four years in the political wilderness. The Australian Pipeliner caught up with the Labor commissioned the desalination plant at Wonthaggi when the state’s water storages were dangerously low, the lowest on newly appointed Minister for Industry and Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio to record, and it remains Victoria’s insurance policy against drought. see what stance the new government will take on developing the state’s oil and gas resources. The desalination plant, along with a range of other infrastructure and water saving programs, mean that we can ensure communities, which are at risk of running dry, will have a safe, reliable source of What is the Government’s stance on the State’s water for Victorian’s farms, their homes and their businesses. moratorium on unconventional gas? The Andrews Government recognises the importance of reliable and affordable gas supplies for Victorian households and industry. THE VICTORIAN DESALINATION PLANT We also recognise the strong contribution the oil and gas industry Completed in 2011, the $5.3 billion Victorian Desalination has made to the Victorian economy through investment and job Plant is yet to come into operation. The project involved the creation over many decades. construction of an 84 km transfer pipeline, made up of The Government has established a parliamentary inquiry in early 1.93 m diameter mild steel cement-lined pipe. 2015 to provide a full assessment of the issues associated with The route included 45 road crossings and 21 major potential onshore gas development. waterway crossings completed using a combination of There is currently a hold on the granting of new exploration licences for all types of onshore natural gas, a hold on approvals for pipe-jacking and open-cut trenching, and day-to-day hydraulic fracturing, a hold on onshore gas exploration drilling liaison with approximately 125 directly-affected and 400 indirectly-affected landholders. activities and a permanent ban on the use of benzene, toluene, Pipeline Inspection Company ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX) chemicals. Constructed by a joint venture between Thiess Degremont Phone : (713) 681-5837 Nacap, the pipeline is capable of transferring up to 200 GL/a All of these measures will remain in place until the parliamentary Email : [email protected] of water from the desalination plant to Melbourne and inquiry has heard from the experts, reviewed the scientific evidence www.picltd.com and consulted with the community. Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio. regional communities.
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against corrosion under disbonded coating, Are you looking to further develop the most appropriate technique needs to be your broader knowledge in the recognised for detecting and measuring the industry? In conversation with Fariba Mahdavi coating disbondment. Despite the availability Doing more research on the pipeline of laboratory techniques for measuring the coatings area in combination with finding I am learning a coating disbondment, there is a lack of a and experiencing practical application of lot on cathodic After graduating from the University of Karshan, Iran in 2003, Fariba Mahdavi was focussed practical technique and a knowledge gap in the research’s outcome is the ideal plan after on anti-corrosion coatings for six years before moving to Malaysia to study nano-technology understanding the most significant factors finishing my PhD study. protection of at the University Putra Malaysia. After graduating from UPM in 2013 she moved to Australia affecting the coating cathodic disbondment. pipelines, coatings The work in my PhD research will help to Are you involved in any to study her favourite topic of pipeline coatings at Deakin University, a move sponsored by overcome the related issues that Australian associations within the Australian and pipeline the Energy Pipelines CRC. pipeline industry faces in this matter. or overseas pipeline industry? inspection As my research is sponsored by the What research programs are you Energy Pipelines CRC, I am fortunate to techniques What does your project focus on, currently involved with? work in collaboration with industry from site visits and what are the likely positive My PhD project is part of the Energy advisors, industry members with brilliant outcomes or recommendations for Pipelines CRC Research Program 2, aiming field experience as well as being able to and industrial the Australian pipeline industry? to provide a field applicable measuring attend conferences that allow me to have a attachments The disbondment of protective organic technique and understanding of pipeline broad view of the pipeline industry. coatings under excessive cathodic protection coatings disbondment. Also, I am involved provided by the potential is a widely reported pipeline in some other smaller industrial research What are your interests outside of coating failure mode. Traditional methods projects commissioned by various members research and development in the Energy Pipelines of evaluating cathodic disbondment of of the pipeline industry such as evaluating industry? CRC for pipeline coatings are based on visual cathodic shielding behaviour of different I am a movie lover, I enjoy watching and inspection of pipeline conditions, and types of coatings, life prediction of pipeline criticising movies with friends. Organising researchers. laboratory testing of cathodic disbondment coatings using EIS technique and evaluating social activities is also one of my favourite resistance using ex-situ visual inspection the effects of mechanical stress on cathodic hobbies, which always seems as joyous as based standard test methods. disbondment of pipeline coatings. the activity itself. In my research I am employing electrochemical techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) as a means of evaluating the cathodic disbondment of defected organic coating. The research aims to develop a novel localised EIS measurement into a method for in-situ measuring of cathode disbondment and evaluating the environmental factors affecting the cathodic disbondment of pipeline coatings. I will complete my PhD by 2017.
What are your areas of expertise that are being developed from this research? From a purely technical point of view, I Energy Pipelines CRC PhD Researcher, Fariba Mahdavi. am learning a lot on cathodic protection of pipelines, coatings and pipeline inspection techniques from site visits and industrial attachments provided by the Energy Pipelines CRC for researchers. I am fortunate to work in collaboration with Why is this sort of expertise industry advisors, industry members with necessary in the Australian pipeline industry? brilliant field experience as well as being able Cathodic disbondment is a mode of coating to attend conferences that allow me to have a failure that frequently occurs in oil and gas pipelines, which are usually protected by broad view of the pipeline industry. organic coatings in conjunction with cathodic protection (CP). To protect the pipeline
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Workers on the line: Peter Marks and Michael Walters When The Australian Pipeliner visited APA Group’s Stage 2 Victorian Northern Interconnect Expansion Project in Euroa, instead of the traditional ‘worker on the line’ interview, we were treated to a double interview with welder Peter Marks and his technical assistant, Michael Walters, who work for the project’s construction contractor, Nacap. Both offered very sound advice for the industry. Cost effective “iPipe’s specialist expertise delivers a range How long have you been working of cost effective and efficient Process Services in the pipeline industry? to ensure process systems transition Peter Marks: I’ve been in it for about and efficient seamlessly into operation.” 20 years Michael Walters: About five years for me. Process Services C What is your favourite aspect of working in the pipeline industry? M iPipe services has the full suite of equipment and expertise to ensure that your facility seamlessly PM: The travel probably, I get to see a lot Y transitions from construction to operation, along with the necessary maintenance and intervention of the country. And I get to meet a lot of CM services to optimise production throughout the lifecycle of your asset. interesting people. MY MW: Yes, much the same. You meet a lot of good people, meet a few bad ones but CY iPipe Process Services most of them are good, and you have a good CMY time. They’re like a second family sometimes. K Our Process Services encompass a range of activities required to prepare process systems for operation including: What has been your favourite project to work on and why? PM: Probably the Eastern Gas Pipeline; • Hydrostatic Strength and Leak Testing (NATA • PSV Testing and Calibrations with Mobile NATA met some good people on that pipeline. Accredited) Accredited Test Lab MW: Mine would have to be the Century • Nitrogen Services including, Purging, Pressure and • Pre-Commissioning, Decommissioning and Mine – Kurumba Slurry Pipeline in the Gulf Nacap’s Michael Walters and Peter Marks. Leak Testing and Tracer Gas Leak Detection Re-commissioning Services of Carpentaria – that was a good project. Do you have any advice from those • Bolt Tensioning and Torquing • Maintenance and Integrity Management and Inspection Services Has there been anything different just beginning their careers in the • Flushing and Cleaning including Mechanical Cleaning, about working on this project? pipeline industry? Oil Flushing and Chemical Cleaning PM: The accommodation isn’t a camp. PM: Get as many tickets as you can. It’s all Usually we’re in a camp and spread out all about safety these days; it’s the biggest part “It’s a good over the place, not in towns, and that’s makes of the job. It used to be about production, it a bit of a challenge. now it’s all safety. I think if they come into industry for MW: I’ve learnt to cook, haven’t learnt the industry focussed on that rather than young people to Ensure your Process System commissioning is in the to wash up… but I’ve learnt to cook so that’s production they’ll go a lot further I think best hands by talking with our experienced staff today. all right! because it’s been hard for people who are get into, good (Background): Toast isn’t a meal, Mick! trying to change into that mindset. It’s a good money and good industry for young people to get into, good Can you outline a typical day in money and good experiences. experiences.” the field? MW: I agree, and if you don’t know – PETER MARKS, Independent PM: It’s pretty much just welding! Keeps us something, ask questions. They’ll tell you NACAP WELDER. pretty busy. We meet out on site at 7:00am, what to do, what’s right and what’s wrong. keep working until 5:30pm, then we go home! You just have to make sure you look, listen Pipeline Solutions MW: A lot of dust and dirt! and learn and don’t be a smart arse! iPipe Services 66 www.pipeliner.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN PIPELINER APRIL 2015 T: +61 (0) 7 3252 4337 | E: [email protected] | W: www.ipipe.com.au COMPANY NEWS
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Flexpipe Systems’ new solution centre in Queensland. Flexpipe Systems enhances local presence Corrosion, safety and environmental impact are challenges producers face when they use traditional pipeline options like steel.
omposite spoolable linepipe offers a solution, providing corrosion- Cresistance, faster installation times, cost savings, small right-of-ways, less heavy equipment required for installation and a Local inventory means reduced shipping costs safer environment for employees, as fewer are needed onsite. and the ability to respond very quickly to Flexpipe Systems Australia, a division of customer needs. ShawCor Australia Pty Ltd, offers four product lines tailored for oil, gas and water lines in the Australian market. Each has a three-layer design with a high- density polyethylene (HDPE) liner, a helically-wound reinforcement layer and a demonstrations and fitting installation ever given current industry conditions,” said HDPE outer jacket. equipment maintenance. Flexpipe Systems Vice President and General These products are highly engineered and Local inventory means reduced shipping Manager Asia Pacific Jeff Conley. compliant with AS 2885 and are an costs and the ability to respond very quickly “Our portfolio of products are well suited excellent option to rehabilitate corroded to customer needs. for the unique requirements of Australian steel lines, as Flexpipe products are great for Australia is a growing market in the Asia oil and gas production parameters.” liner pulls. Pacific region and Flexpipe is committed to Over 23,000 km of linepipe and Flexpipe Systems recently opened their supporting the industry. 110,000 fittings have been installed first solution centre on Lytton Road in “We believe that Flexpipe Systems around the world in Australia, North Hemmant, QLD. products offer cost savings and reliability America, Latin America, the Middle East This 2,941 m2 facility will serve as a yard, enhancements that are more critical than and Europe. workshop, office and training centre, and will be used for inventory storage, onsite For more information visit www.fps.global/ap contractor training, customer meetings,
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Providing an alternative to dual-layer FBE In 2013, Bredero Shaw introduced SureBond™100, a patented, engineered polymer with a unique inter-penetrating network structure.
hile the development of SureBond™100 initially Wwas to provide an improved bond between the linepipe and field joint coating, the solution has proven it can offer a host of additional advantages over traditional legacy products, such as dual-layer fusion bond epoxy (DLFBE). SureBond™100 consists of a 250 µm thick fusion bond epoxy (FBE) primer and a minimum 1.4 mm thick of reactive and reinforced polyolefin polymer topcoat. The bonding process between the reactive topcoat and the FBE primer is very similar to that between the abrasion-resistant overcoat topcoat and the FBE primer for a DLFBE system. At extrusion, cross-linking reactions take place not only within the FBE primer and the topcoat itself, but also between the reactive groups of the topcoat and FBE reactive sites, creating the perfect condition for strong chemical interaction and bonding. Once the coating is complete, the bonds between the FBE primer and the topcoat of the new coating system are extremely difficult to be broken, making peel resistance testing at room temperature virtually impossible. The novel approach of incorporating SureBondTM100 being subjected to a drag test. polar structural and cross-linkable reactive groups into SureBond™100 SureBond™100 demonstrates its representative of field conditions. SureBond also result in a higher surface energy performance when tested for flexibility and coated pipes used were also two times of the coating film than polyethylene impact resistance, with the topcoat passing heavier than the DLFPE. and polypropylene. ISO 2.5 ppd bending at -70°C, unmatched in Bredero Shaw has completed all trials The higher surface energy and reactive the industry. and qualifications to offer SureBond™100 groups makes the new coating system SureBond™100 passed holiday (void) at both the Ras Al Khaimah, United behave very similarly to FBE and DLFBE in detection after Hevicote impinged concrete Arab Emirates and Kuantan, Malaysia terms of field joint coating compatibility. was applied on top of the system, and is facilities; SureBond™100 is therefore now The new coating system is fully thus qualified for applications under available for our Middle East and Asia compatible with and able to bond strongly concrete weight coatings. Pacific customers. to a wide variety of available field joint SureBond™100 performed significantly SureBond™100 complies with major coating options. better than DLFBE in a recent 50 m industry standards such as CSA or ISO This approach unlocks new integrity levels dragging test performed on a gravel road, 21809 sec 1. across the field joint sections, a notorious hassle for pipeline operators concerned about For more information visit www.brederoshaw.com/surebond long-term pipeline performance.
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Anchorage introduces new pipe shoe sizes One of Australia’s premier pipe support and pipe shoe manufacturers has announced the release of new sizes of pipe shoes for vertical piping applications.
nchorage Group Vertical Pipe Shoes are now available to Potable water supply pipes, sewerage piping, fire-fighting pipes suit 15NB (nominal bore) pipe through to 300NB piping. and conduits are all areas where Vertical Pipe Shoes can significantly A Anchorage Vertical Pipe Shoes are ideal in mining, oil and reduce installation time and provide a permanent functional pipe gas and industrial applications, and can be manufactured from support for any building façade or vertical structure. material to meet AS/NZS1594:2002 and Hot-dip galvanised to Vertical Pipe Supports are available in base-mounting or AS/NZS4680:2006. wall-mounting configurations, depending on site requirements and The pipe shoes can be supplied with various insulating elastomers piping applications. including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and neoprene. The floor-mount design incorporates a heavy duty ‘L’ shape bracket These Australian designed and manufactured pipe shoes and for securing to the floor or base as well as the vertical surface. inline pipe supports suit all standard galvanised, copper, ductile iron, Anchorage Vertical Mount Pipe Shoes or Inline Supports, include poly and stainless steel pipe sizes. four mounting holes and can be manufactured in varying heights, to Anchorage Vertical Pipe Shoes are designed to provide optimum suit different piping offsets from the wall or structure. security and easy installation when mounting or retro-fitting All Anchorage Pipe Shoes are supplied with relevant fasteners perpendicular pipelines in buildings, construction sites, oil and gas and Pipe Support Installation Kits, with chemical anchors available risers and industrial areas. as an option. Custom Vertical Pipe Shoes can be produced to virtually any diameter and specification, with varying angles and off-set depths from the wall accommodated.
Anchorage Group Anchorage Group’s heavy duty Pipe Shoe. Freecall: 1800 899 480 For further information contact the Anchorage Group www.anchoragegroup.com.au Pipe Supports at www.anchoragegroup.com.au or call [email protected] 1800 899 480.
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Richmond Wheel & Castor Co. keeps on rolling Long-time Australian manufacturing company, Richmond Wheel & Castor Co., was contracted by Singapore-based engineering services company, NuStar Technologies, to supply two customised rollers specifically designed for guide roller structure on a major drill ship operation.
The design process Richmond manufactured two kinds of rollers for the project, with the following specifications:
Drilling guide roller (DGR) »» Weight: 714 kg »» Diameter: 711.2 mm »» Length: 1,308.1 mm
Completion guide roller (CGR) »» Weight: 231 kg »» Diameter: 398.8 mm »» Length: 508 mm According to NuStar, the roller design needed to have a defined curvature for a 254 mm radius for the CGR, which has a diameter of 398.8 mm, and a defined curvature for a 1,524 mm radius for the DGR, which has a diameter of 711.2 mm. The rollers were also manufactured to take into account NuStar’s required design impact loading of 13.6 t and Customised rollers specifically designed for NuStar Technologies for guide roller structure on a major drill ship 27.2 t respectively at high frequency. operation.
Innovations on the project Getting the job done on time and Richmond Engineering Department on budget Manager Breon Winslow-Moore said that According to NuStar Technologies each of the three 508 mm CGR rollers Engineering Director Teo Sim Guan, The quality of required the company to process over 450 kg Richmond was selected as the pipe roller of polyurethane in one single casting. supplier due to its excellent track record, the end products “To achieve this, we needed to run two quality product and services. was extremely machines at the same time to process the “We knew Richmond through previous material at the required flow rate, ensuring trade show contacts, knew their product and satisfactory. the material did not begin to set before the services through their website and their pour was complete,” said Mr Winslow-Moore. good project track [record],” said Mr Teo. – TEO SIM GUAN, “This was a new company record for the Richmond was also able to meet NuStar’s ENGINEERING DIRECTOR, largest single polyurethane castings”. strict timing requirements in its supply of NUSTAR TECHNOLOGIES. The guide roller structure will now be the rollers. used to constrain drill pipe/riser movement According to Mr Teo, the quality of the caused by sea currents in the vessel, as well end products was extremely satisfactory, as to transfer some of the loading induced and in line with NuStar Technologies’ by these currents against drill pipes and business philosophy of providing innovative For more information visit risers via the guide structures to the moon solutions to challenging land and offshore www.richmondau.com pool working carts. engineering projects.
76 www.pipeliner.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN PIPELINER APRIL 2015 COMPANY NEWS Safety and Productivity Worldpoly makes safety equal to productivity and quality in butt welding There’s been a shift in thinking about the safety of operators and butt welding equipment, with many asking whether it is possible to ensure operator safety while reducing welding times and operator variability.
ustralia’s Worldpoly has answered the call by investing in major Aresearch and development work with hydraulics leader Bosch Rexroth to produce a new benchmark in butt welding – the PolyForce630. Unlike other machines, PolyForce630 uses Rexroths’ Mobile PLC; this allows the provision of safety and welding controls previously unavailable. Two-handed controls are simple to Moving Pipe? navigate and prevent the operator from multi-tasking. Increase productivity and safety, Worldpoly Chairman and CEO Rob Hall using our industry leading VacLifts. admits, “We’ve left no stone unturned when They deliver more features and it comes to the level of expertise and investment in the automatic high pressure benefits than any other machine range of equipment, but we’ve kept available. Pipeline Plant Hire operation as simple as a smartphone.” covers the largest range of VacLift Opinion from overseas concurs equipment in Australia, from poly Leo Diez from Termopro Chile said: “The pipe to large diameter steel PolyForce630 brings major improvements Workers can easily operate Worldpoly’s PolyForce630. pipe. We can engineer a solution in overall welding efficiency, and most to suit your project that also important of all a huge leap in the the contractors involved, the team saw the Another benefit of the PolyForce630 is operational security aspect leaving opportunity to improve on safety, that, being associated with Bosch Rexroth, improves productivity. practically no space for human error, which hydraulics, performance and operability,” customers can source parts almost at the end of the day saves lives.” said Mr Hall. anywhere in the world. Not just a hire company, our Shawn Pretorius from Hydrodifusion “From an operational perspective, it is When asked to sum up what he believes extensive industry experience South Africa described the introduction of impossible to crash the heating plate and are the greatest benefits in companies the PolyForce machine in Africa as a facing tool with the pipe clamps, and choosing the PolyForce630 over existing will match the best equipment “Quantum leap forward, the biggest changeover time for 630 mm SDR 11 is equipment, Mr Hall said: “Removal of to your project needs. We breakthrough I have seen in the 17 years I consistently less than five seconds.” operator variables; safety; ease of constantly add new machines to have been in the polyethylene market.” The PolyForce630 is now being used by operation; allowance for future advances in CSG operators in Queensland, and cannot technology; and it’s made in Australia. our fleet broadening the type, Answering the call in Australia be matched in terms of the consistency, “But above all, it means you can be safe range and quantity. With the opening up of the coal seam safety and reduction in welding times that in the knowledge that every weld is a good gas (CSG) industry in Queensland, it delivers. weld and no-one got hurt in the process.” Worldpoly recognised the need for a single Fully Equipped Heavy Plant Hire platform solution for the needs of contractors. For more information on the PolyForce630 and related products ONE CALL - PROBLEM SOLVED “Following detailed analysis of the visit www.worldpoly.com supplied equipment, and at the request of 1300 367 046
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Cortec’s eco-friendly products can power through layers of paint. Eco-friendly paint, graffiti and gasket removers Cortec® has added two safer and super-effective products to its eco-friendly and sustainable product lines.
coClean® VpCI®-434G and VpCI®- down and softening them for the easy The surface should be thoroughly washed 434L are rapidly biodegradable, removal of inks, acrylics, 2k and 1k urethanes, with an aqueous cleaner (i.e. VpCI®-414, non-corrosive, low-toxicity, alkyds, lacquers, varnishes and adhesives. VpCI®-416, VpCI®-418) to prevent any E ® ® eco-friendly paint and graffiti strippers that EcoClean VpCI -434G and L are effective contamination of applied coating. are designed for a wide range of industrial on metal tanks, metal pipes, spray booths, Features: paint removal applications, as well as being structural supports, spray equipment, »» Low volatile organic compound; an efficient gasket remover. machine tools, workbenches, pipes, railcars, »» Biodegradable; EcoClean® VpCI®-434G and L were vehicles, aeroplanes, buildings, floors, »» Hazardous air pollutant free; formulated using environmentally safe stairways, pavements, road surfaces, etc. »» Environmentally friendly; benzyl alcohol to replace toxic methylene The stripping time varies, depending on »» Low odour; and, This is what experience looks like chloride type paint removers, which are the type and number of layers to be removed. »» Low flammability. now banned. POWER: The Maats bending machine program ranges from 16 to 60 inch. The robust and reliable Maats ® ® EcoClean VpCI -434G is formulated to bending machines have the capacity to bend pipes up to 1 inch wall thickness x100 of the maximum loadable be an exceptionally smooth flowing gel that This product is available through Savcor Products Australia Pty Ltd provides vertical cling to surfaces for the pipe-size. The Maats bending machines are the strongest available in the market. in Australia and New Zealand. toughest stripping projects whereas EcoClean® VpCI®-434L is a liquid solution. For more information please contact your local Savcor Products Australia The stripper uses special wetting agents to representative on 1800SAVCOR or visit www.savcorproducts.com.au OPERATION: The layout of the machines is simple, operating the machine is easy. penetrate deep into coatings, breaking them Machine settings can be easily controlled and if required easily adjusted.
MAINTENANCE: Built with mainly Liebherr components, all major parts have a proven track record as components build on heavy duty construction machinery. Service, maintenance and the odd repair is easy. Service and spare parts can be easily obtained from your local Liebherr dealer, anywhere in the world.
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Continuing to build momentum With extensive experience in front end engineering, detailed design engineering and project delivery in both greenfield and brownfield environments, Momentum Engineering continues to provide for the Australian industry.
omentum Engineering will achieve 10 years’ experience Mthis year and continues to be a national leader in providing multi-discipline engineering and management services for compressor station, gas processing, gas storage and pipeline projects throughout Australia. Momentum Engineering is an independent, Australian owned and operated company that is quality assured (ISO 9001:2008) and provides flexible, practical and efficient services to the energy and resource sector. Regardless of the size or complexity of the Compressor Station expansion in Queensland. work Momentum always works to ensure: »» Safety and health is never Its services include engineering and compromised; design, procurement support, construction For more information visit »» Environmental impacts are understood and commissioning support as well as www.momeng.com.au and managed; management services. »» Efficient and effective processes are Momentum’s personnel have experience utilised; and, throughout Australia and across all types of »» Best practice, fit for purpose engineering oil and gas production and processing and design solutions are provided. facilities, both onshore and offshore.
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De-coiling made easy WHARF AND The deployment of HDPE pipe coils has always been problematic, involving dangerous amounts TERMINAL of stored energy, thermal expansion and contraction as well as the difficult nature of handling medium to large diameter coils. PIPELINE
he pipeMAX, trailer-mounted, INSPECTION high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Tpipe de-coiling system by Allflow SOLUTIONS Systems and Solutions revolutionises the way coiled HDPE pipe is installed on the job site. The pipeMAX range removes inherent dangers and creates a safe and efficient working environment when using HDPE coiled pipe. The range is capable of pipe diameters from 40 mm through to 160 mm, with the added feature of pipe straightening and re-rounding, which removes recoil energy altogether and transforms coiled HDPE pipe into a straight and manageable In today’s operating environment, it’s critical to inspect pipe string. The pipeMAX engineered pipe de-coilers your most challenging wharf and terminal pipelines to are available Australia-wide for hire or sale. The Allflow Systems and Solutions pipeMAX pipe de-coiler in action. Allflow Systems and Solutions has ensure integrity. provided customers with premier polymer For further information call Allflow Systems and Solutions on 1800 01 02 33, piping systems and solutions for over visit www.allflowsystems.com.au or email [email protected] Quest Integrity understands the unique inspection and integrity management 20 years. challenges these lines present. InVistaTM, our proprietary in-line inspection technology is capable of inspecting 3”–24” lines and can operate with low differential pressures. Our ultrasonic tools provide highly accurate pipeline geometry and metal loss data, ensuring you have all the information you need to maintain the integrity of your wharf The pipeMAX range removes inherent dangers and creates a safe, efficient and terminal lines with confidence. working environment when using HDPE coiled pipe. InVistaTM technology capabilities for unpiggable and challenging pipelines include: • 100% coverage of geometry and metal loss • 3”–24” (DN75-DN600) diameter and multi-diameter pipelines Introducing... A revolutionary system making • Bi-directional inspection capabilities PE Pipe laying faster, safer & • Navigates back-to-back 1D bends, bore restrictions, step changes, more efficient... reduced port valves Pipemax Engineered Pipe Decoilers not only • Operates with low differential pressures Engineered Pipe Decoilers reduce the OHS risk and increase efficiencies on your site - they straighten and re-round • Traverses unbarred tees, wyes and mitre bends your pipe coils at the same time! Call us today to discuss your needs Get the answers you need to effectively manage P: 1800 01 02 33 or Email available all states... [email protected] your most challenging pipelines. Hire & Sales! www.allflowsystems.com.au www.QuestIntegrity.com
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Copperhead’s RainbowWire set.
Snakes alive Tapex General Manager Ed George is excited to announce that the company has secured the Australian distribution rights for one of the world’s leading tracer wire systems.
he mainstay for location of buried gas assets for decades has been Tsolid copper tracer wire, due to copper’s superior conductivity and corrosion resistance. But copper wire has real flaws – it is an expensive metal with an often volatile price, making budgeting for procurement difficult and an attractive proposition for copper thieves. Plus the strength of solid copper often does not stand up to the rigours of underground construction, especially Copperheads complete tracer wire set. directional drilling. Enter Copperhead, the leading North Copperhead tracer wires are strong, with six times the breaking strength of American supplier of Copper Clad Steel conductive, and corrosion resistant, and solid copper. tracer wires. being 11 per cent lighter than solid copper, Copperhead has a complete tracer wire Copperhead tracer wires are the it saves on freight costs. system including Copperhead wire, intelligent alternative to solid copper. Tapex will be ranging two copper-clad SnakePit test stations, grounding anodes Copper-clad steel is a bimetallic product wire types – Copperhead High Strength, and SnakeBite locking connectors. manufactured through a metallurgical bond for trenching or ploughing, combines that combines the mechanical strength of the strength of fully annealed For enquiries about the steel with the conductivity and corrosion high-carbon steel with the conductivity and Copperhead Tracer Wire System, resistance of copper. corrosion resistance of copper; and contact Tapex on 02 9502 6000, Once combined the two metals are Copperhead Soloshot, for directional email [email protected] inseparable and copper-clad steel has little drilling, a wire engineered specifically or visit www.tapex.com.au scrap value, making it unattractive to thieves. for the rigours of directional drilling,
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Very into vegetation Established in 1977, Savco Vegetation Services is one of Australia’s most experienced vegetation management companies.
oday, the company has grown to over 100 staff in four offices around Tthe country, and with a fleet of specialist equipment and crew, Savco is capable of handling any project. Savco’s services include: »» Vegetation Management (power line, gas pipeline, land and easement clearance); »» Tree lopping and weed control; »» Environmental services (environmental impact statements, reports and assessments); and, »» Mulching machine and equipment hire. Savco boast a large fleet of modern equipment ranging from mulching machines and stump grinders to chemical treatment and service vehicles. With offices in Ipswich and Rockhampton (Queensland), and Narribri and Armadale (New South Wales), along with depots along the eastern seaboard, Savco has the capability to deliver crew and equipment to field operations in a short period of time. In recent years, Savco has been involved on a number of projects in Queensland, New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, including: »» Mulching rig pads on Origin Energy sites for drilling of CSG contracting to Savco mulching machine clearing trees under powerlines in northern New South Wales. Ostwald Bros; »» Mulching works at Fairview (north of Injune), south west Queensland to enable installation of power and gas infrastructure; »» Maintenance of vegetation along existing infrastructure in the north west plains of NSW; Savco boast a large fleet of modern »» Vegetation clearing along main equipment ranging from mulching machines highways; and, »» Local government and council and stump grinders to chemical treatment horticultural supply contracts. and service vehicles. Along with providing high quality vegetation services, Savco prides itself on its own safety compliance. With specialised staff who continually update the company’s safety systems and risk management procedures, Savco ensures that it maintains its reputation of safe practices. Savco is Compliance Australia Certified for Quality (ISO 9001), Safety (AS/NZS 4801) For more information on Savco’s products and services visit www.savco.com.au and Environment (IS 14001).
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Pipeline commissioning: purging air with gas BY PHILLIP VENTON, PRINCIPAL, VENTON & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD
When gas pipelines were in their infancy in Australia, it was common practice to displace air from the pipeline using gas.
ince nitrogen is used in process While this approach may have been industries to displace air from appropriate for those pipelines, there are Sprocess vessels and complex piping concerns that the simple gas purge prior to introducing a flammable gas, approach is not considered because of a people in the pipeline industry thought basic lack of understanding of the process, more about the risk and it became more and indeed the potential ignition risk. common to separate the air from the gas This article uses the EGP purge process as using a large slug of an inert gas such an example that purging air without the as nitrogen. complexity of an inert gas slug, or This introduced significant complexity mechanical separation of air and gas with a into the operation, requiring large pig, is a safe and predictable process. tankers of liquid nitrogen, vaporising equipment and fuel to be transported to AGA Purging Principles and very remote locations. Practice Mechanical separation (a pig), is an Research undertaken by the Gas Research alternative, but rarely used because the Institute (GRI) was published in 1997 velocity during a purge is usually too high. (GRI-97/0104 Pipeline Purging Principles A few pipelines such as the Moomba to and Practices Research) together with a Wilton pipeline were left filled with water software application, PURGE.EXE, designed following construction. to model the purge process. Phillip Venton. The water was displaced using gas to The EGP commissioning team used both propel a relatively complex pig train to this report and PURGE.EXE in evaluating There may be a small risk in an existing separate the water and gas. options for purging air from the pipeline. pipeline containing pyrophoric dust. The effort to dry the pipeline was Much of the GRI research was The SWRI research concluded that in the considerable and this approach has rarely incorporated into the 2001 revision of the unlikely event of interface ignition, the been used since. AGA Purging Principles and Practice. maximum overpressure in the pipe is When it became necessary to introduce The research was undertaken by South approximately 10 times the pressure in the gas into the 800 km long Eastern Gas West Research Institute (SWRI) (this pipe at the time of ignition – for this reason Pipeline (EGP) a range of options were report is still available from the Gas the AGA Purging Principles document considered, including; nitrogen slugs, a Technology Institute, although recommends limiting the maximum separating pig train and a return to the unfortunately the PURGE.EXE application, pressure in the pipe during a gas purge early practice of simply displacing the air developed for Windows XP, appears to no to 100 psig (thus limiting the maximum with gas. longer be available). pressure should combustion occur to The review concluded that the quickest, ~1,000 psig, the typical maximum pipeline simplest and safest approach was to Ignition risk pressure in North America at the date of displace the air with gas. The risk that the gas-air mixture at the the research). The operation was successful, and purge interface ignites (explosively) within This can be readily confirmed by subsequently a similar approach was used the pipe is often quoted as the reason for calculating the volume change when on the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline and the separating the gas and air with an inert methane is burnt, using the equation SEA Gas Pipeline. gas slug. CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H2O. More recently, pipeline commissioning In new, steel pipelines this risk is The plume ignition risk is also low, has reverted to using an inert gas slug to vanishingly small because there is no ignition provided simple safety procedures separate the air and gas. source in the pipeline. are followed.
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Figure 1: Pipe velocity profile – laminar and turbulent Figure 2: PURGE.EXE – pipeline purge model. Figure 3: Purge model – pressure prediction – purge flow regimes. 291 km at 15,000 scm/h Inlet Gas Flow.
Figure 6: Purge model – interface prediction – purge 291 km at 15,000 scm/h Inlet Gas Flow.
This phenomena is used in many multi- product pipelines to separate batches of different products, eliminating the need to Figure 4: Purge model – gas flow prediction – purge Figure 5: Purge model – velocity prediction – purge provide positive separation using, for 291 km at 15,000 scm/h Inlet Gas Flow. 291 km at 15,000 scm/h Inlet Gas Flow. example, batching pigs. In a multi-product pipeline, the batches are usually sequenced so that mixed interface fluid can be blended into the following uncontaminated batch without degrading it. Various publications discuss prediction of The initial study concluded that the additional the interface length in liquids pipelines – these provide useful background to complexity introduced using a nitrogen slug to understanding the phenomena. separate the air and gas was not justified by the Similar concepts apply to the interface length calculation for gases, although the ignition or operational risk – and neither was velocity (Reynolds number) variation during the use of a batching pig train. the purge increase the calculation complexity. These methods incorporate an estimate of the interphase dispersion along the travel length.
Eastern Gas Pipeline Purge example Moreover, the high plume velocity at In laminar flow, the fluid in the central Gas was used to purge the Eastern Gas the vent provides momentum to propel the region moves at a higher velocity than that Pipeline (DN 450), a continuous operation plume above most credible ignition sources in the outer region, causing continuous between the inlet compressor station at (like the vent from a pipeline blowdown). longitudinal mixing of the pipe contents. Longford and an intermediate station at In turbulent flow the essentially Kembla Grange, a distance of 713 km. Hydraulics – the length of the constant velocity profile prevents Once gas was received, the Kembla Grange mixed air-gas interface longitudinal mixing. vent isolation valve was closed and the There are two distinct flow regimes There is a minor mixing at the batch pipeline packing operation followed. within a pipeline – laminar flow, which is interface resulting from a combination of The purge operation was designed using characterised by a parabolic velocity profile dispersion across the interface, and from the principles and recommendations from across the pipeline cross section, and the velocity change in the boundary layer. GRI-97/0104 Pipeline Purging Principles and turbulent flow, which is characterised by a The interface volume can be calculated Practices Research. constant velocity profile across the pipe from the pipeline flow and product Additional modelling was undertaken cross section, except for a thin boundary properties, while the constant velocity using WINFLOW/WINTRAN hydraulic layer at the pipe wall where the velocity profile enables the interface position to be modelling software, licensed to Duke transitions to zero at the wall. accurately tracked from the flow rate. Energy.
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The initial study concluded that the 1. The purge gas flow must be continuous: drawn from the Longford Gas Plant additional complexity introduced using a Continuous purge flow is essential delivery pipeline used to supply the nitrogen slug to separate the air and gas was when purging with gas – if the gas flow Victorian market. Had there been a not justified by the ignition or operational is lost, the mixed gas-air interface concern about the supply reliability, the Alliance risk – and neither was the use of a batching volume increases rapidly, primarily purge design may have been changed to pig train. through buoyancy driven mixing use either positive separation with a pig, Consequently, design effort concentrated (gas density is approximately half that or a slug of inert gas. on developing a gas purge procedure. of air). 2. The maximum pressure should not For purging the pipeline using gas, the For this purge operation, gas supply was exceed 10 per cent of the pipeline Strong partnerships key principles are: assessed as being secure since it was maximum allowable operation pressure (MAOP). Simulation studies were undertaken to assess the purge performance using controls build strong business recommended from the research, namely: »» Purge at constant inlet pressure; and, »» Purge at constant inlet flow. Servicing the oil and gas industry in: The constant pressure approach was • 3D mapping laser scanning surveys • LiDAR discarded because the gas supplier advised that the variable flow required through the • Alignment setout • Profile surveys purge operation was not desirable, and it • Boundary indentification and pre-purchase reports • Pipeline easements was considered more difficult to control • Contour and detail surveys • Pipeline integrity surveys than simply maintaining a constant flow. • Drone/UAV • Pipeline progress management It was decided to vent air at the Mila • Full pipeline mapping • Title research and Oallen scraper stations (kP291 and • GIS/Data operations • Route surveys kP564 respectively). • Dimensional surveys • Well package development This limited the volume of gas mixture • Civil survey automated and conventional • Route selection discharged at Kembla Grange, while limiting the pipeline pressure and allowing physical tracking of the interface. The purge process commenced with the pipeline isolation valves at Kembla Grange, Oallen and Mila stations closed, and the pipeline vent valve at Mila open. Gas was introduced at Longford, and the flow adjusted to 15,000 scm/h (and adjusted as required). Commissioning staff were located at the Mila vent, equipped with gas detectors. Once detected, the gas concentration in the vent was monitored until the mixed interface was discharged. The vent valve was closed and pipeline isolation valve opened, together with the vent valve at Oallen. The process was repeated until gas was received at Kembla Grange. The pipeline purge was completed in 32.5 hours. Once gas was received, the vent valve was closed and gas flow increased to pack the pipeline with the linepack needed to sustain the intended flow rate. The application PURGE.EXE developed by SWRI is limited to a pipeline Definium LWS Alliance length of 999,999 feet, requiring it to be used iteratively. www.definiumlwsalliance.com
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Nominal Size Outside Wall Thickness D/N Imperial Diameter STD S10 XS 4.78 6.35 80 3 88.9 5.49 100 4 114.3 6.02 4.78 125 5 141.3 6.56 4.78 150 6 168.3 7.11 10.97 4.78 6.35 In 1976, the Moomba to Wilton pipeline was left filled with water after construction, which proved difficult to displace. 200 8 219.1 8.18 12.7 4.78 6.35 250 10 273.1 9.27 12.7 4.78 6.35 Figures 2 to 6 show the output from the 300 12 323.9 9.53 12.7 4.78 6.35 purge simulation at an inlet flow of 15,000 350 14 355.6 9.53 6.35 12.7 scm/h for the 291 km pipeline section 400 16 406.4 9.53 6.35 12.7 between Longford and Mila. 450 18 457.2 9.53 6.35 12.7 The calculation predicts the mixed gas 500 20 508 9.53 6.35 12.7 volume is approximately 5000 ft3 and approximately 5100 ft long, while the 600 24 609.6 9.53 6.35 12.7 prediction shows that the pipeline velocity at 750 30 762 9.53 12.7 the time that the mixed volume reaches the 900 36 914 9.53 12.7 vent is approximately 40 ft/s. From this, the time for the mixed LSAW On Enquiry gas-air volume (from 100 per cent air to 100 per cent gas) to be discharged through the pipeline vent is approximately Located in Brisbane, we stock a full range of ERW linepipe for a quick turnaround with competitive 127 seconds (2.1 minutes). prices to the below specifications: Figure 7 presents pressure data taken from supervisory control and data acquisition Figure 7: 713 km pipeline purge – SCADA 15 minute pressure data. • API 5L X42 Available on request: (SCADA) during the purge, together with the • AS/NZS 1163:2009 C350L0 prediction from the SWRI application mainline valve at that site is opened. »» The PURGE application requires a • ASTM A53B • Regional and interstate delivery PURGE.EXE. The effect is reflected at each other reasonable estimate of the pipeline • PSL1 • Storage of purchased goods The following notes: measurement point. The effect was not roughness to reasonably reflect the • Certified under ILAC signatories • Pre-purchase of goods in transit from production »» The SCADA pressure measurement at seen at Oallen, probably because of this actual flow. The EGP was a new Mila and Oallen did not report pressures instrument error. pipeline, and the construction team higher than 50 kPa (a commissioning »» The interface arrival time at Mila applied considerable effort in the error). predicted by the PURGE application drying and cleaning phase to burnish »» The Mila pressure shows a relatively (Figure 5) is 700 minutes (11.67 hours). the inner pipe surface. The predicted large pressure drop after gas arrival, Gas arrived at Mila 11.62 hours after the arrival time assumed a pipe roughness Michael Petersen once the vent valve is closed and the purge commencing. of 20 microns. Specialist, Pipes & Projects Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61 3 9931 3068 Mobile: +61 438 555 030 www.toyotatsusho.com.au 98 www.pipeliner.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN PIPELINER APRIL 2015 INTEGRITY AND MAINTENANCE
www.ottowayengineering.com.au Email: [email protected] Table 1: Longford-Mila Purge – FLOWTRAN Prediction »» Gas concentration was assessed using portable detectors set to monitor Model Nodes Fluids “Pig” Arrival First Gas All Gas nitrogen (not methane). Gas arrival Time (min) Arrival (min) Arrival (min) was reported at the time that the 3815 Air/Gas 705 651 756 nitrogen concentration started to drop, 3815 N2/CH4 666 613 712 and 100 per cent gas was reported at 715 Air/Gas 705 650 755 the time that the nitrogen 715 N2/CH4 676 611 707 concentration was essentially zero. 308 Air/Gas N/A 652 756 The instruments did not provide data logging capability, so the recorded data Actual 682 reflects human and sampling errors. »» At Mila, 100 per cent gas was reported Pipe spool Fabrication eight minutes after it was first detected (longer than the 2.1 minutes predicted Pressure Vessel Fabrication from the PURGE application). Records at Oallen indicate that the time Onsite Installation between first and 100 per cent gas was 15 minutes (unreasonably high, and Design and construction probably reflects the time taken to of Oil and Gas Facilities complete the valve changeover). Pipeline Construction Conclusion – EGP Purge The EGP purge showed conclusively that, provided a constant gas flow can be guaranteed for the duration of the purge, purging air from a pipeline using gas is simple, predictable and, above all, safe. It showed that the model PURGE.EXE provided an accurate prediction of the hydraulics during the purge process, and a good estimate of the mixed air-gas volume to be discharged. This methodology was subsequently used successfully to purge and pack the onshore Tasmanian Gas Pipeline sections and the SEA Gas pipeline.
Purge Planning – Future Pipelines As mentioned earlier, the application PURGE.EXE is no longer available with the SWRI report, and GRI has advised that there is no intention to revise it for current desktop operating systems. Certi ed ISO 9001:2008 (Note: The writer is attempting to Certi ed ISO 4801:2012 determine whether SWRI is prepared to update the application). Transient gas hydraulics applications can be used to predict the interface arrival time provided the model used is Adelaide 61-67 Plymouth Road Wing eld SA 5013 PH: 08 8341 0045 FAX: 08 8341 0876 carefully developed with an understanding of the computational methodology of Queensland 18082 Warrego Highway Dalby QLD 4405 PH: 07 4662 2901 FAX: 07 4662 2502 the application. Table 1 illustrates predictions from the application used by the writer (FLOWTRAN) for the Longford-Mila pipe section.
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Two purge options are considered to air mixture is purged with a typical gas Transient hydraulic models can be used assess the application’s capacity to predict mixture. Purging nitrogen with methane with care to reasonably predict the arrival the arrival of the first gas, and purge of the under-predicts the mixture arrival time. time of the gas-air mixture, although they last of the nitrogen: »» The model significantly over-predicts may not provide a reliable estimate of the »» The pipe was filled with a simulated air the mixture volume (approximately mixture volume that must be purged. mixture at atmospheric pressure and 100 minutes, compared with Designers using these tools should purged with a typical Longford gas. 8-10 minutes). Other transient hydraulic carefully evaluate the model predictions. »» The pipe was filled with nitrogen, and models may calculate the mixture Those who have access to an application purged with methane. differently and give different results. that can execute Windows XP executable The calculated first gas arrival shown in »» More calculation nodes did not files can also use PURGE.EXE to support the table is the time that the nitrogen significantly change the predicted the prediction. concentration falls by 2 per cent from the arrival time, except that the model with Notes: pre-purge concentration, and the ‘all gas’ 308 nodes did not calculate the ‘pig’ 1. The fully turbulent (plug) flow for this arrival is the time that the calculated arrival time. pipe requires a velocity of nitrogen concentration falls to 2 per cent. approximately 1 m/s. The purge was also tracked using the ‘pig Conclusion 2. The predicted pipeline velocity at the tracking’ option in the application, assuming Purging a new pipeline (or refilling a end of the DN 450 pipe section (40 ft/s) zero slip. section of an existing pipeline) using gas suggests that the plume velocity from The table shows: without an inert slug or mechanical the DN150 vent will be in the order of »» The pig tracking option provides a good separation, is a safe and predictable 100 m/s – providing significant prediction of the arrival of the mid-point operation which reduces the cost and momentum to propel the mixed air-gas in the air-gas mixture when a simulated complexity of the activity. interface well beyond ignition sources.
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AXS_TAP_Apr15_FP.indd 1 24/03/2015 4:10 pm LAND ISSUES Land policy debate becoming The Only Choice make-or-break for state governments BY STUART SCUDAMORE, ASSISTANT EDITOR As politicians become increasingly involved in energy policy, and interest group opposition to CSG in particular gains momentum, the land access debate is fast becoming one of the biggest sticking points in Australian politics. With a potential gas shortage set to affect the east coast in the coming years, various state governments are looking to keep both sides of the argument at arm’s length.
ith energy policy determining whether new exploration, BALLINA projects or pipelines get the
W BOURKE WALGETT green light, Australia’s pipeline industry has been patiently waiting to see which ARMIDALE direction, in terms of resource development, is taken. WILCANNIA
Following the recent state election in DUBBO Queensland, as well as Michael Baird MUDGEE succeeding Barry O’Farrell as the Liberal NEWCASTLE ORANGE FORBES Premier of New South Wales (NSW), there SYDNEY is a degree of uncertainty going into 2015. On top of this, moratoriums on WOLLONGONG unconventional gas exploration and WAGGA WAGGA production in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania mean that, for the foreseeable future, there
Legend will be next to no new developments BEGA Critical Industry Clusters undertaken. Additional Rural Village Land Current Residential Zones In this article The Australian Pipeliner Future Residential Growth Areas 2km Buffer Area ¯ will explore the issues facing land policy decisions and will provide an update on NSW’s Critical Industry Clusters are highlighted in blue, showing CSG exclusion zones. land access regulation in the major gas-producing states in Australia. land and 254,000 ha of equine land in the The NSW Department of Planning Upper Hunter Valley, with no new CSG and Environment states that the creation New South Wales developments allowed in any CIC. of these industry clusters is an important 2014 saw the Liberal NSW Government The independent Gateway assessment component of the Strategic Regional further its Strategic Land Use Policy, was set up to protect NSW’s most Land Use Policy, and enables the implemented to identify, map and protect valuable farming land – known as government to establish measures to residential and agricultural land from Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land protect the industries from CSG and the impacts of mining and coal seam gas (BSAL) – which means that any significant mining activities. (CSG) activity. CSG proposal on BSAL is subject to In January 2014 the NSW Government Passed through the parliament in 2012, increased levels of scrutiny. finalised the CIC maps as well as the Strategic Land Use Policy reforms have The most recent changes in land policy in introducing a ban on CSG activity within resulted in safeguards established for NSW is the introduction of CICs, which are the mapped areas. • • • • approximately 5.3 million ha of home identified as “concentrations of highly The industry was given a further set- BRISBANE TOOWOOMBA CHINCHILLA ROMA MILES and farmland. productive industries within a region that back when the NSW Government chose to CSG exclusion zones now apply to are related to each other, contribute to the continue its freeze on natural gas 2.7 million ha in the state. identity of that region and provide exploration in September 2014. With approximately 2.8 million ha of significant employment opportunities.” The decision came just days after the farming land safeguarded through the The NSW Department of Planning and release of the Federal Government’s independent scientific Gateway process, Environment identified where the equine Energy Green Paper, which specifically To discuss competitive rates and great service please Critical Industry Clusters (CICs) have been and viticulture industries are concentrated highlighted NSW’s need for an urgent contact Paul Harrison: implemented for 60,000 ha of viticulture in the Upper Hunter Valley as CICs. uplift in gas production. +61 7 3808 8845 | 0422 878 909 [email protected] 104 www.pipeliner.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN PIPELINER APRIL 2015 LAND ISSUES
The Australian Petroleum Production HYDROSTATIC and Exploration Association (APPEA) also reported that the decision to freeze gas exploration came days before a report into the science of gas development in NSW from the State’s Chief Scientist was due to TESTING be released. APPEA said that this sent a message to the industry and third parties that such policy announcements are made independent of scientific consideration. The NSW Chief Scientist Mary O’Kane SERVICES recommended in her report that the NSW Government “make clear its intent to establish a world class regime for extraction of CSG” and “that Government ensure clear HYDRO and open communication on CSG matters is maintained at all times”. A gas well flare in the Surat Basin, QLD. Image courtesy of QGC.
Queensland Implementation Committee Report which Governments in Queensland have had a Queensland has been the most recommended how to implement the very good relationship with the industry. • UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE GROUND PIPELINES progressive state in terms of developing its government’s reforms to Queensland’s Queensland Resource Council Chief • FACILITIES TESTING vast natural gas resources in recent years. Land Access Framework. Executive Michael Roche pointed this out to However, with the industry-friendly The key recommendations outlined by the gathered Australian Pipelines and Gas • PIGGING, CLEANING & DRYING Newman government failing to hold onto the report were: Association members at the Brisbane dinner power for a second term, the Labor party, 1. a) Review the heads of compensation held in February. • MOBILE TESTING LABORATORIES led by Annastacia Palaszczuk, was sworn in to ensure no cost or erosion of “Since the formation of the Queensland on 14 February 2015. landholder rights Mining Council in 1991, we have worked • NATA ACCREDITED TEST PERSONNEL While it is too early for the new b) Expanding the Land Court’s with Labor Governments for 19 of the • 400-1600 CFM DESICCANT / REFRIGERANT DRYING UNITS government to have made any significant jurisdiction to hear matters concerning intervening 24 years,” said Mr Roche. changes to the State’s land policies, industry conduct as well as compensation; “The QRC worked alongside Premiers • 40000 kPa TWIN RANGE PRESSURISATION PUMP players will be keeping an eye on the new 2. Introducing an alternative dispute Beattie and Bligh to deliver the policy government, who promised more scrutiny resolution process, independent of setting that underpinned the biggest private involved when it came to Queensland’s government; investment phase in the state’s history, natural gas industry. 3. Conduct and compensation agreements including the creation of a $70 billion Queensland’s land access laws require to be noted on title; export gas industry.” NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING all resource companies conducting 4. Parties can agree to opt-out of the exploration and development activities in requirement for a formal conduct and Victoria Queensland to comply with the conditions compensation agreement at the election Victoria has been stuck in a period of • API 653 TANK INSPECTIONS of the Land Access Code. of the landholder; stagnation in terms of development and The code also saw the introduction of the 5. The development of standard CCAs for exploration for a number of years now, • PRESSURE VESSEL & SRV INSPECTIONS Land Access Framework, which specifically mineral, coal and coal seam gas despite a new Government elected at the introduced requirements for: industries in partnership with the end of 2014. • GAMMA & X-RAY FACILITIES »» Providing landholders with entry resource and agricultural sectors; and, A ban on CSG exploration has been in notices for ‘preliminary activities’; 6. A review and rationalisation of place since 2013, when the then • ULTRASONIC INSPECTIONS »» Negotiating a conduct and information sources into a single Napthine-led Liberal Government began a • MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTIONS compensation agreement (CCA) before resource for landholders and resource parliamentary inquiry into fracking. accessing private land to undertake companies. The moratorium on CSG exploration will ‘advanced activities’; The committee was chaired by Dr David continue until the middle of 2015. »» A statutory graduated negotiation and Watson and included representatives of the To find out more about Victorian dispute resolution process for CCAs, GasFields Commission Queensland, Government’s plans for the state’s natural with the Land Court being the last AgForce, Queensland Farmers Federation, resources read The Australian Pipeliner’s resort; and, Queensland Resources Council (QRC), interview with the Minister for Resources »» Compensating landholders for a Australian Petroleum Production and Lily D’Ambrosio on page 62. reasonable and necessary accounting, Exploration Association and the Association legal or valuation costs incurred in of Mining and Exploration Companies. Northern Territory negotiating or preparing a CCA. Despite the general train of thought that a Australia’s ‘top-end’ has made promising MACKAY OFFICE ROCKHAMPTON OFFICE NATA Accreditation: 12649 In March 2014, the Queensland Labor Government will make it harder for steps over the last few years in realising its Mr Peter Nelson Mr Brett Nelson Government released the Land Access the oil and gas sector, historically, Labor potential as a major gas player. Ph. 61 (07) 49525500 Ph. 61 (07) 49264744 See our web site for more details Fax 61 (07) 49525511 Fax 61 (07) 49264788 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.axsndt.com.au
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In February 2014 the Northern Territory the industry needs to earn its ‘social licence’ gas or petroleum, without the use of (NT) Government called for an independent from the community by building trust, fracking,” said Mr Harriss. inquiry into hydraulic fracturing in the NT. operating transparently, responding to “Exploration will allow us to better Released in February 2015, the inquiry community concerns and talking to people understand whether Tasmania has an was led by Dr Allan Hawke AC who on the land. economically viable resource and its consulted extensively with the community, “The Inquiry aimed to separate the actual potential impacts.” interested stakeholders, and experts as environmental risks from the perceived A review into the practice of fracking will well as considering reports, knowledge risks and clear up some of the claims about be conducted before the moratorium expires and industry practices from interstate fracking that have caused significant public in March 2020. and overseas. concerns,” said Mr Tollner. The key recommendations made in the “The Territory Government sees onshore South Australia report are: gas exploration as providing significant An inquiry into unconventional gas 1. Consistent with other Australian and economic benefits, but we also recognise exploration began in November last year international reviews, the environmental that Territorians will not accept trade-offs when the South Australia (SA) Liberal Party risks associated with hydraulic when it comes to the environment and supported a motion from the Greens in the fracturing can be managed effectively, protecting our treasured lifestyle. State Parliament’s Upper House. subject to the creation of a robust “The key finding is that fracking can The Greens initially called for a State-wide regulatory regime. take place safely in the NT, provided inquiry, but didn’t receive support from the 2. The substantive weight of agreed expert the appropriate regulatory and Liberals who wanted to focus on the south opinion leads the inquiry to find there is monitoring regime is in place to allay east of the state. no justification whatsoever for the community concern.” To get the inquiry underway in Upper imposition of a moratorium of hydraulic House, the Greens changed their motion to fracturing in the NT. Tasmania focus on the south east of the state, which 3. The NT Government form a Cabinet In February 2015, the Tasmanian sees an uncommon alliance between the Sub-Committee, chaired by the Deputy Government, led by the Liberal Party’s Will Liberal and Green Parties. Chief Minister and comprising the Hodgman, introduced a five year The inquiry will see the Parliament’s Ministers whose portfolios cover Lands, moratorium on hydraulic fracturing after Natural Resources Committee focus on the Planning and the Environment; Land considering a review into its potential use agriculturally-rich south east region, which Resource Management; Mines and and impact on Tasmania. the Labor Government set aside for shale Energy; and Primary Industry and In a statement, the Tasmanian gas extraction. Fisheries to oversee the work required Government said it supports a strong and A statement released by APPEA said that for the NT to set the standard for a best thriving agriculture industry, which is why the SA Liberal Party risked damaging practice regulatory regime. it applied a precautionary principle when investor and public confidence in the natural 4. The NT Environmental Assessment Act considering any measures that could gas industry by moving to establish an be restructured in the light of this impact on the sector’s ability to grow ten- inquiry into fracking – an industry practice Report and the proposed bilateral fold to $10 billion a year by 2050. that has been used safely in the state for agreements with the Commonwealth on The Minister for Primary Industries and many decades. environmental assessments and Water Jeremy Rockliff said given the APPEA Chief Operating Officer Western approvals. uncertainty around fracking this would Region Stedman Ellis said the inquiry had 5. The NT Government consider aligning protect Tasmania’s reputation for producing little basis in science. the petroleum and mineral royalty fresh, premium and safe produce. “South Australia has consistently been frameworks. “There is considerable concern around ranked in international surveys as the most 6. The NT Government propose through the potential negative impacts of attractive Australian state for oil and gas the Council of Australian Governments fracking, particularly within our rural investment, but this hard earned reputation (CoAG) Standing Council on Energy communities and farming families who will be at risk if a group, ideologically opposed and Resources that the Australian rely so heavily on our global reputation for to the industry, are given a platform to spread Council of Learned Academies producing premium and safe products,” fear and misinformation,” said Mr Ellis. (ACOLA) host a workshop of said Mr Rockliff. “The reality is that numerous international academies to consider The Minister for Resources Paul Harriss investigations and studies here in Australia their collective findings, learn from said the Government supports the right and overseas have already clearly each other and identify the findings mining techniques in the right areas. demonstrated that hydraulic fracturing, shared by all the academies. “The Liberal Government continues to when properly regulated, poses minimal of The Territory Government released a support exploration for resources like shale environmental harm.” statement saying that it broadly accepts the recommendations from the Hawke Inquiry report. To find out more about the fracking debate turn to page 110 to read NT Minster for Mines and Energy Dave CNC Project Management’s Ian Spence’s update on the issue. Tollner said the report makes it clear that
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The state of fracking in 2015 BY IAN SPENCE, GENERAL MANAGER ENVIRONMENT, CNC PROJECT MANAGEMENT
There is no doubt that fracking is a divisive process – a point on which technical industry experts and anti-fracking campaigners appear to fleetingly agree. Whilst the technocrats focus is on fracking’s application – forcing open fissures and extracting oil and gas – campaigners are more likely to refer to the broader social division that is polarising viewpoints and opinions on its use in the unconventional gas industry.
‘ racking’ has found its way into hundreds of thousands of Australian households as a discussion topic of interest thanks Fto continued media attention focussing on raised concerns about the health and environmental risks that the practice has been linked to. Science and technical understanding of the process of fracking appears to be an unnecessary pre-requisite to having a strong opinion on the issue. The term ‘fracking’ has become disassociated with its meaning and instead regularly embodies the whole of the unconventional gas industry as it grabs the headlines in the public domain. Voices of reason are few and far between in the media. Those who try to speak up and rationalise the process are being drowned out by a powerful and growing lobby of ‘anti-frackers’ intent on raising CNC Project Management’s General Manager Environment Ian Spence. their profile and empowering their own political agendas. It is difficult to recall a more pressing issue that continues to Territory’, the Tasmanian Government released its own ‘Review of threaten the future potential of the pipeline and gas industries to Hydraulic Fracturing in Tasmania’ deliver low cost energy to Australia and the world. Whilst the Northern Territory report concluded with the message At a time when the onshore petroleum and gas industry needs that “hydraulic fracturing could be managed effectively, subject to reassurance to invest in the development of unconventional plays the creation of a robust regulatory regime”, the Tasmanian report from Government and its regulators, a political division is emerging cited seventeen key issues in the process of announcing a five year between the States and Territories. moratorium on the process. On the day that Dr Allan Hawke released the highly anticipated To have two opposing outcomes on the same topic released on the ‘Report of the Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern same day by different States and Territories is symptomatic of
State/Territory Position on fracking
Independent review of CSG activities in NSW released September 2014. New South Wales Regulatory framework has been established but is in its early stages and governance is readily open the influence of a sensitive political climate.
Report of the Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory released February 2015. Northern Territory Hydraulic fracturing acceptable provided a robust regulatory regime is in place. The legislative framework is in its infancy in NT.
Queensland Robust CSG industry and accompanying regulatory framework.
Parliamentary enquiry into unconventional gas (fracking) is currently underway. More than 750 petroleum wells have South Australia already been fracture stimulated in the Cooper Basin to date.
Review of hydraulic fracturing in Tasmania released February 2015. Tasmania Previous 12-month moratorium superseded by a five-year moratorium. Moratorium in place as at January 2015 until on all exploration activity pending a new parliamentary inquiry into Victoria Victoria’s unconventional gas industry (TBA).
Western Australia Inquiry into the Implications for Western Australia of Hydraulic Fracturing for Unconventional Gas ongoing.
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Growing energy demand will necessitate a need for unconventional gas to continue to play its role in supplying Australian and international markets.
the broader public debate and epitomises how public conjecture is taking precedence over technical advice when it comes to political decision making in relation to unconventional gas development. New South Wales (NSW) is having its own internal struggle with the coal seam gas (CSG) potential within the state. On one hand, broadly supportive of the industry through the 2013 CSG Review, whilst on the other hand (in more recent times) taking action to isolate, suspend and buy back CSG exploration tenements. The level of uncertainty surrounding the CSG industry in NSW has become complex. A stalemate exists, with any new proposed exploration development largely on hold within the state – predominantly due to regulatory indecision and uncertainty driving a lack of appetite for investors. In the current climate, the future of the unconventional gas industry in Australia will not be driven by traditional values such as the volume of the resource, cost of extraction or market demand, but instead by the rigours of the regulatory framework, the prevailing attitude of the Government and the public appetite for such a development. Growing energy demand will necessitate a need for unconventional gas to continue to play its role in supplying Australian and international markets, but what is clear is that foreign or domestic demand alone will not be enough to gain maximum development from the industry. There needs to be a willingness from those across the industry to reinforce the quality of its safeguards and confirm its scientific rationale in a broader forum and on a greater stage. Good news stories need to be brought to light, amplified and broadcast in a way that reaches our decision makers and changes public scepticism and opinion. The public need to hear loud and clear that the industry has a social licence to operate based on environmentally sound practices, a safe working environment and a demonstrated public equity. Future projects depend on it.
For more details on the different states and territories land policies, particularly with fracking, read Land policy debate becoming make-or-break for state governments on page 104.
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occupiers. It was also critical to ensure compensation impacts were adequately assessed by professional valuers and agronomists where required. It was also the case that these pipeline projects were being developed at a time of increased tension between the resources sector and the agricultural sector, which therefore necessitated a professional, Fauna exit ramps on the QGP Expansion Project. experienced and skilled approach to land access negotiations. Land access Maloney’s main services included: Amec Foster Wheeler was also involved Securing access to land for pipeline »» Route selection; in land management and access construction and maintaining relationships »» Landholder liaison and negotiations for Queensland’s CSG-to-LNG with landholders through and beyond stakeholder/community consultation; pipelines as well as the associated construction activities has required a more »» Easement negotiation/route selection; upstream developments. strategic and focused engagement and »» Assessments of compensation; and, The company’s goal was to secure access negotiation process. »» Monitoring and management of all to land for pipeline construction, while Projects of this size and complexity access to land. maintaining relationships with landholders involve many hundreds of stakeholders According to Maloney, many of the through and beyond construction activities. both internal and external. properties impacted operated high-value Amec Foster Wheeler points out that this Maloney Field Services was one of the enterprises, and therefore the management has required a more strategic and focused companies involved in the land management of access to land was critical in minimising engagement and negotiation process. on three of the major pipelines in impacts to these businesses and According to Amec Foster Wheeler, there Queensland: the GLNG Pipeline, the QCLNG maintaining honest and respectful are four main aspects to consider in Pipeline and the Arrow Bowen Pipeline. relationships with landholders and managing land access.
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1. Early consultation is critical 2. ‘Engagement fatigue’ and increased involvement of legal to the development of productive ‘Engagement fatigue’ refers to landholders representatives, non-compliances have come relationships who balance the requirements of multiple under increasing focus as landholders Early landholder involvement in the infrastructure proposals, with similar threaten to lock contractors out or shut down development of a pipeline alignment development timetables whilst also whole construction fronts for breaches is critical to ensuring the project maintaining their own agricultural business. (perceived or otherwise). progresses smoothly. In those instances successful Moreover, with multiple pipelines proposed Given their connection to the land, landholder engagement necessitated an upon many landholders’ properties, the ‘sins’ landholders have often perceived large-scale acknowledgement of the imposition on of one proponent or constructor on occasion development as a violation of their rights. their time. may become a significant negotiation Combine these concerns with the fact that This acknowledgement is not necessarily stumbling block for subsequent development. most jurisdictions provide a legislative right monetary, but rather a consideration of the This is not to suggest that protocols are to construct and operate pipeline potential impacts the project may have on being deliberately contravened, however, infrastructure and landholders may feel a landholder. despite the best intentions of all, issues can anxious, overwhelmed and disenfranchised. Simplifying the process, by co-ordinating and do arise and this is generally Involving the landholder from the initial joint site inspections for company and acknowledged by most landholders. alignment design process attempts to right contractor representatives, coordinating While the occurrence of these this perceived power imbalance and with non-pipeline divisions and other non-compliances will significantly influence provides a level of ‘buy-in’ from the developers where possible, helps to remove the relationship with the landholder, so will the landholder, as they have an opportunity to unnecessary engagement. company’s response to any non-compliance. influence the final outcome. The value of a landholder’s local knowledge 3. Stick to the rules 4. Take a pragmatic and should also not be underestimated. There Whilst not new to most in the pipelining commercial position when have been many occasions when a industry, behavioural compliance with developing compensation regimes landholder’s knowledge of the land, agreed access protocols is a continuing issue and access agreements community and infrastructure (present or for landholders. Good landholder relations will only get a proposed) has saved significant time and With many landholders developing proponent so far when seeking to secure effort in settling a pipeline alignment. increased understanding of contractual rights land access agreements.
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Pipeline proponents should acknowledge management guidelines and legislations site were washed down and provided with the fact that the pipeline development, set out by the Queensland Department an approved ‘weed hygiene declaration construction and, to a lesser extent, of Environment and Heritage certificate’ to access the site. operations are generally an inconvenience Protection (DEHP) and Environment Given the rapid progress of trenching as and uninvited distraction to landholders. Protection Act 1994. part of the project, the requirement to Inevitably the sticking point in most The project consisted of a 35.4 km undertake morning trench inspections negotiations centres around the payment pipeline looping between the Arcadia and the relocation of multiple animals was the landholder is to receive for the access Valley and the existing Rolleston also challenging. agreement (usually the right to register an Compressor Station To meet the needs of the construction easement on the land’s title) or the terms Given the remote nature of the site, the team’s progress, several Lucas staff outside of the access agreement. bulk of stakeholder engagement for the environment team volunteered to spot When it comes to access agreements, environmental matters was approved via animals in the trenches in which a genuine consideration needs to be given to specific permit conditions under the EP Act spotter/catcher would be contacted. the readability of these documents and the 1994 prior to project commencement. Additionally, as there was multiple staff appropriate apportionment of obligations working in proximity to the trench, any and liabilities. Weed and animal management animals which entered the trench after the The spread of weeds was a key concern inspection would be immediately reported Protecting the environment for the QGP Expansion Project – Stage 2 to the spotter/catchers throughout the day The remote nature of the various Looping, given that several crews were to ensure animals were safely relocated pipelines in Queensland proved to be a working at any one time across multiple without harm. major factor for companies engaging in landowners’ properties. Rehabilitation works were also land and environmental management. The management of biosecurity was challenging with project timelines and Ecology and Heritage Partners was managed via remote wash-down bays at the varying landholder requirements (i.e. involved in the Queensland Gas Pipeline edge of each property boundary which preferred seed mixtures for rehabilitation), (QGP) Expansion Project – Stage 2 Looping, required each vehicle or item of plant to be this was managed by developing individual on behalf of Jemena Pty Ltd, where the washed down when in contact with topsoil. plans for each landholder and undertaking nearest accommodation for its workers was This process was recorded in a log-book regular meetings where any concerns or 45 minutes away in Rolleston, QLD. and audited by construction contractor questions could be referred back to the Ecology and Heritage Partners was Lucas’ environmental staff daily. Jemena and Lucas project managers and engaged by Jemena to assist with the A permanent wash-down bay was located addressed accordingly to ensure all needs overseeing of environmental procedures, at camp in which all vehicles entering the were met.
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How we’ve progressed: Twycross on health, safety, environment and pipelines DO MORE A wearer of many hats in the pipeline industry – Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Director, President of construction contractor Quanta Services, and Health, Safety and Environment Committee Chair – industry stalwart Mark Twycross talks to The Australian Pipeliner about how the HSE Committee has progressed its health, safety and environment achievements from its DO IT BETTER origins through to the year ahead.
When was the HSE Committee formed, and what was its original purpose? The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Committee was in existence as an informal gathering of pipeline construction health and DO IT SAFER safety professionals with a common goal of improving safety across the industry when I
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and consider whether employees are at risk are you taking it seriously? of psychological injury. This can be done using data obtained from: BY TEEGAN MODDERMAN, SENIOR CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST – SAFETY AND FATIGUE, TMS CONSULTING »» Employee surveys; 7 IN 10 »» Focus groups; While psychosocial safety cannot be considered be a new issue, there is little doubt it is the next »» Interviews; AUS TRALIANS wave of health and safety concern in Australia. »» Workers compensation claims; »» Absence statistics; and, REPORTED THAT CURRENT »» Employee turnover data. STRESS WAS HAVING or those not familiar with the term, Step 2: Assess the risk of potential harm psychosocial safety refers to the by analysing the information gathered in AT LEAST SOME IMPACT prevention and management of work- step 1 to understand the nature, extent, Identify sources ON PHYSICAL HEALTH F JUST OVER related stressors that can impact an of potential harm and causes of psychological injury in the employee’s psychological health. Step 1 workplace. During this step, identify Research and recent reporting supports priority areas for action. the notion that psychosocial safety is Step 2 Step 3: Develop and implement an an increasingly critical factor for intervention plan to: organisations to consider when promoting Assess a. Address the source of stress or the health and safety. the risk workplace factors that pose a high risk AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYEES ARE Yet despite this, we are still seeing Review and (consequence of psychological injury; organisations primarily investing in monitor x likelihood) b. Reduce the severity of the ABSENT FOR AN AVERAGE OF interventions to prevent physical incidents effectiveness PSYCHOSOCIAL consequences of stress before they of control 3.2 when in fact, by law, they also need to become too serious; and, 3.2 WORKING DAYS EACH recognise the importance of attending to measures RISK MANAGEMENT c. Implement safe and effective WORKING DAYS psychosocial hazards. rehabilitation and return to work YEAR THROUGH STRESS Australian health and safety legislation Step 5 PROCESS assistance as the last line of defence requires employers to take active steps to (tertiary intervention). protect the physical and psychological Step 4: Ensure senior management health and safety of employees. support and employee buy-in for proposed Evidence suggests that psychological Step 3 control measures/interventions and »» Consider whether something can be »» Decide how learning can be shared injury is on the increase, at great cost to implement the approved interventions in done immediately on an issue while the with others who may confront the Step 4 Identify control employers (Australian Psychological measures to order of priority. broader solution is being determined; same issues; and, Society, 2015). Implement treat the risks Step 5: Having developed a plan to »» Ensure that responsibilities, timelines »» Assess whether new or emerging risks Organisations that do not place enough control measures prevent, control, or minimise the risks and and review dates are allocated; and, need to be addressed. value on the wellbeing of workers are impact of psychosocial hazards on the »» Ensure that the action plan is endorsed In conclusion, it is vital that likely to be less efficient, less effective and psychological wellbeing of employees, it is at an appropriate management level so organisations identify, assess and manage less productive. essential to consider how the plan and it can be implemented. psychosocial hazards using a risk This is because poor health can result in associated activities will be monitored and When monitoring and reviewing your management approach. higher levels of absenteeism, presenteeism reviewed against agreed targets and key action plan, consider the following: By identifying and assessing the (attending work while sick), turnover, lost These hazards can also have the psychosocial issues that may be present and performance indicators. »» Has progress is being made on agreed psychosocial hazards, suitable productivity, poor morale, inability to cope potential to cause ill health, psychological determine how to best combat these issues Some key actions to consider when actions in a timely manner? interventions can be put in place, not only with work demands, disengagement and injury, lost time injuries, and worker’s to improve employee general well-being. addressing the risks to prevent or minimise »» Have you addressed priority risks? to mitigate psychological risks, but to also low motivation. compensation claims. A risk management approach is psychological harm include: »» Are staff engaged and informed about enhance employee health and wellbeing As such, there is an increased need to While psychological injury claims make recommended for identifying and managing »» Determine whether the risks identified progress; and organisational performance. protect the psychological health of employees up a relatively small proportion of total psychosocial hazards and preventing can be addressed at the local level »» Determine whether actions have been It makes sense from a business through the identification and management compensation claims, the costs associated psychological injury in the workplace. (preferable); effective and whether different perspective to ensure employees are of psychosocial hazards, not just from a with psychological injury claims are much In undertaking this process, the Safe »» Involve relevant staff in discussions strategies are required; working within an environment that health safety point of view but also to higher than for other claims, such as Work Australia risk management about how to address identified risks; »» Ensure improvements are sustainable allows them to be productive, efficient, and support business productivity and success. physical injury. framework for identifying and managing »» Learn from industry guidelines or and built into company systems; work to their full potential. Psychosocial hazards include, but are not The costs for psychological injury are risk is recommended. experts who can advise on strategies limited to; fatigue, violence and aggression, often higher because they tend to attract Below is an outline of the steps within that work; work-related stress, bullying, and remote higher medical, legal and other costs, and this model applied to psychosocial hazard »» Ensure that proposed actions are TMS Consulting works with a range of leading organisations in oil and gas, mining, and isolated work. the individual is usually off work for a identification and management. realistic and achievable; health, not-for-profit, logistics and construction, along with all levels of government Hazards of this nature do not just result longer period of time. Step 1: Identify sources of potential harm »» Focus effort on a small number of across Australia and internationally. in the organisational and work-related Consequently, it is important that (e.g. role conflict, bullying, fatigue, lack of higher priority issues first, focus on For more information visit www.tmsconsulting.com.au impacts noted above. organisations establish the nature of any support) to employee health and wellbeing progress rather than endless planning;
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required to travel by road, the majority of location of the project added to the list of Above: which was unsealed. logistical issues that needed to be managed. The pipe is safely secured before being used on the With approximately 80 people involved in APA prioritises the health and safety of Project. the project management, design and its employees and contractors, and in the Opposite page (top): Pipe being delivered to the Sunrise Dam stockpile. procurement of resources for the duration of case of the Eastern Goldfields Gas Pipeline, Opposite page (bottom): the project, and another 300 people coming the company has taken steps to address The pipe stockpile area in the Eastern Goldfields. on board when the pipeline construction the amount of driving required to develop phase started on March 1, the remote the pipeline.
Service beyond expectations Delivering energy to the Eastern Goldfields The construction of APA Group’s Eastern Goldfields Pipeline is gaining momentum in Western Australia as pipe shipments arrive from Fremantle’s North Quay.
he 292 km, DN200, buried carbon its interconnected pipelines – the The lengths were stored in Fremantle’s steel natural gas high pressure Goldfields Gas Pipeline (1,369 km, North Quay before being transported by Tpipeline is being constructed by 350–400 mm), the Murrin Murrin Lateral rail from the Fremantle Rail Terminal APA Group in the remote Eastern (85 km, 219.1 mm) and the new Eastern to Kalgoorlie. Goldfields region to transport gas to Goldfields Pipeline (EGP). From Kalgoorlie, the pipe was then AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam and shipped by road to the respective stockpile Tropicana mine sites. Pipe shipment areas located at Granny Smith (near the town The two mines will use natural gas for The Eastern Goldfields Pipeline (EGP) of Laverton), Sunrise Dam and Tropicana. local power generation, displacing diesel is set to made up of approximately Given the remote location of these sites, fuel and LNG transported by road. 16,500, 18 m lengths of pipe that were the ability to transport the pipe to www.simon.com.au APA will transport gas a total distance shipped into Fremantle on three separate Kalgoorlie by rail eased logistical Direct : 03 8587 9000 | Email: [email protected] | Mobile: 0488 859 312 of 1,500 km to the mines through three of carriers from China. challenges, as it reduced the distance
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One such initiative is the introduction of “While the pipeline’s construction is NEWS AND ANALYSIS FOR AUSTRALIA’S GAS INDUSTRY in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS) to all underpinned by long-term gas personnel moving vehicles to monitor transportation agreements with movements and behaviour. AngloGold Ashanti, the Eastern Goldfields Pipeline can be further expanded to Energy generation service other mines in the region in Western Australian Minister for Mines addition to these initial contracts,” said and Petroleum Bill Marmion was Mr McCormack. present when the third and final shipment “Access to natural gas, a reliable and cost The remote of pipe length left Fremantle for the competitive energy supply, will assist our location of the Eastern Goldfields. new and existing customers in reducing “This is great news for Goldfields energy costs at their mining operations.” project added and employment – with up to 300 people APA will construct the EGP and to the list of working on pipeline construction this year associated infrastructure for an estimated it is expected to be finished by December, total capital cost of $140 million. logistical issues boosting existing mining operations Engineering, design and procurement that needed to through potentially cheaper energy and work has commenced, with greatly reduced truck numbers on access completion expected prior to January be managed. roads,” said Mr Marmion. 2016 when gas transportation services “Unlike the more volatile diesel are due to commence. market, gas gives mining companies Images from LNG 17 provided by Exhibitions and Trade Fairs. energy price certainty.” APA Group Managing Director Mick For more information on APA
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ATHC diversifies to become a leading transport contractor for the pipeline industry Australian Truck Hire Company, a leading dry-hire company, decided to diversify its services in late 2014 by offering up wet-hire to its customers.
roviding heavy haulage services, pipe equipment as well as consistently haulage and general freight services, monitoring our fatigue level management PAustralian Truck Hire Company plans so we are meeting all regulation (ATHC) has grown to be a popular option standards, also having a good maintenance for transport needs in the pipeline industry. program with the proper equipment is key ATHC has grown its fleet in the last four as well.” months, and now operates 16 full-time As a part of its transport solutions drivers on the road. program, ATHC offer short and long This is due to the recent demobilisation term storage for their clients, with large and mobilisation of large gas pipeline depots in Brisbane, Roma, Perth, Darwin projects in central Queensland and Victoria, and Melbourne. and along with its Western Australian With the ability to house all of its clients services, ATHC’s trucks have become a equipment in those areas until the next household name around the country in project starts, ATHC saves its clients large shipping specialised pipeline equipment for transport costs in commuting back and its clients. forth from base to site. ATHC Managing Director Kevin Kealy Mr Kealy believes that the transport says it has always been his passion to industry is much the same as the hire own and operate a successful and safe industry, where one has to be flexible and transport company. listen to the client’s needs and take the “This has not come easy with the ever worry off the client. changing rules and regulations in the ATHC is looking forward to growing its industry,” said Mr Kealy. transport division much the same as its For all enquires phone “It’s a full-time job keeping up with the hire division to provide a safe option for all 1300 130 723 or visit changes in every state and the accreditations work sites across Australia with every www.australiantruckhire.com.au we need to uphold to transport the vehicle for every project.
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Moving and lifting across Australia Pipeline design and the The crane truck segment is often overlooked when road transport is on the agenda, but it is an ‘fit-for-purpose’ method area bustling with activity and filled with business savvy. Section 4 of the APGA Code of Practice for Upstream PE Gathering networks in the CSG n Queensland, the industry has become industry covers pipeline design. The design principles set out in this section include two more and more competitive due to mechanisms which are used either individually or in conjunction to complete a pipeline design. Ithe State’s on-going emphasis on infrastructure a development; creating a host of business opportunities for those o quote directly from the Code of require a design which offers greater willing to invest into the right equipment. Practice (CoP); contingency in terms of depth of One such person is Crane Trucks R Us T “The first and preferred installation, adjusted design factors or (CTRU) Managing Director Fred Mohammed. mechanism is called the “prescribed assessment of the contingency built into the A plumber by trade, Mr Mohammed has design” and uses a series of formulae and PE100 resin performance. set up multiple businesses in the past, from tables derived from theoretical The last of these considerations to be plumbing and printing to transport and considerations and industry practice. mentioned here includes assessing the PE100 driver training. The second mechanism is called the resin’s resistance to slow crack growth. This Today, CTRU’s core business is providing “fit-for-purpose design” and relies on a study data is available from resin manufacturers crane trucks for wet and dry hire. of a real and present situation and the use of and experts. With a well-defined approach, it Pressure data collection at elevated temperatures in The company’s services extend to heavy rigorous risk assessment process to derive may offer greater contingency in designing the Qenos Technical Centre, Altona haulage, steel and reinforcing materials, one or more of the factors used in the the pipe network when using harsh pipe timber, machinery and warehouse Prescribed Design case.” installation techniques, such as trenchless, as design method, working with resin equipment lifting and relocation. It is this second mechanism that offers the well as eliminating a need for soil sieving for manufacturers and experts, pipe However, the company is slowly opportunity for pipeline designers to utilise trench installation. manufacturers, construction personnel, expanding into other areas as well such as specific data and advances in PE100 resin There are exclusions that apply to the designers, and process engineers offers skills training, line haul services, properties to design more efficient pipelines. fit-for-purpose design method. As the CoP pipeline designers the ability to optimise warehousing and storage – knowing that Crane Trucks R Us Founder and Managing Director Fred Mohammed. Fit-for-purpose design is subject to the states “There is an overarching requirement the performance of their gathering lines and diversification is key to being less conditions detailed for MAOP and design that the use of the “fit-for-purpose” case is maximise the efficiency of the design. vulnerable to economic volatility. While CTRU is still benefitting from pressure as well as the design factors set out not to be used in any way which would You can access the APGA CoP at Covering a wide range of possible being involved in prestigious infrastructure in the prescribed design section. The process compromise the safety of people, plant or www.apga.org.au/apia-code-of-practice- applications, the CTRU fleet consists of work, Mr Mohammed is already busy requires a detailed risk and engineering the environment”. However where there is for-upstream-pe-gathering-networks-in-the- more than 200 pieces of equipment – establishing new divisions to expand the assessment and must be reviewed by a the opportunityPeter Normanto use Personnel_TAP_Feb15_QPS.pdfthe fit-for-purpose csg-industry 1 10/11/2014 11:27 am including both rigid and semi-trailers business in different areas. The company’s competent designer or assessor. The design equipped with cranes that offer a wide “Our Tranzhire R Us subsidiary provides services extend factor assessment requires specialist variety of reach and lift capacities, all innovative, cost-effective and high quality evaluation skills calling on involvement from operated by staff with years of experience. transport solutions. It is a hire division to heavy – amongst others – resin manufacturers and CTRU’s Headquarters is in Richlands, offering crane trucks, extendible and flat haulage, steel experts, construction personnel, designers, Brisbane and is supported by branches in top trailers as well as prime movers for and process engineers. We’re tapped in to People Sydney, Melbourne, Rockhampton and projects Australia-wide. and reinforcing An example of where fit-for-purpose Townsville with the capacity to reach into “We also have a large number of design could be utilised is given in the CoP into Pipelines! materials, pipe C Western Australia, South Australia and the trailers for hire now, and a lot of new ones which describes the use of extra test pressure We offer Northern Territory. coming. We use mainly Vawdrey trailers timber, machinery data on the PE100 resin for use at higher M • Recruitment Services – Contract/Temporary & Permanent “The diversification into project work has and are ordering them in batches of temperatures. Using the resin manufacturer’sY • Payroll Services across Australia and warehouse • Psychological Services been highly successful. Back then, we ten – including extendables, drop decks pressure test data at high temperatures CM addressed an urgent need in the construction and straight flat tops.” equipment lifting allows a designer to apply the performance MY industry by delivering specialised transport The new division is just one of a of the specific PE100 resin being used in Who we are solutions,” said Mr Mohammed. whole range of new subsidiaries and relocation. pipe manufacture. This gives designers CY • Engineering qualified & experienced Consultants
“Today, we are not limited to construction established under the Freight Logistics capability to optimise pipeline design for theCMY • Contract Payroll Administrators alone, but also offer associated services for R Us banner – including Warehousing R desired temperature and lifetime and may • Registered Psychologist K mining and gas construction, industrial, Us, Linehaul R Us and Skills R Us, a allow a reduction in pipe wall thickness and rental and government organisations. We registered training organisation. material usage. T: 1300 THE KEY Our expertise also have the ability to undertake heavy Providing a one-stop-shop for a whole For more information on Crane Other areas where fit-for-purpose design • Engineering T: +61 3 9095 8520 • Administration haulage and over-dimensional work, offering variety of service applications, CTRU is Trucks R Us’ products and services could be considered include addressing F: +61 3 9095 8539 • Finance clients a full range of transport and continuing to grow while always visit www.cranetrucksrus.com.au the risk of mechanical damage to the handling solutions.” maintaining a view to the future. pipeline by first or third parties. This may www.peternorman.com.au • Industrial
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“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 security crisis.”
– NORTHERN TERRITORY CHIEF MINISTER ADAM GILES.
GDF Suez; Macquarie Capital; Marubeni Corporation; Merlin © Enrico Della Pietra / Dollar Photo Club Energy; OSD Midstream; Quanta Capital; SGSP (Australia) (Jemena). In 2014, the Northern Territory Government granted Major Project Status to the proposed gas pipeline. “The construction of this gas pipeline is an infrastructure project of national significance. It’s also a matter of urgency for the eastern Pipeline development heats up states which are fast approaching an energy security crisis” Chief Minister Adam Giles said. The gas pipeline connection from the Territory is designed to in the north meet energy demands on the eastern seaboard and to contribute to national energy security. Australia’s Northern Territory is home to a number of major gas and pipeline projects nearing NT Chief Minister Adam Giles told PPO News last year that APA was already more advanced than other possible developers, with a commissioning and under construction. The Australian Pipeliner takes a look at pipeline activity Laying the Dingo Gas Pipeline near Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Source: Central feasibility study well underway, and applications submitted for a Petroleum Limited. and policy in the region. pipeline survey licence. Two main routes are being considered for the proposed pipeline, with one option being a 620 km pipeline from Tennant Creek to Mt Development in the pipeline Isa at an estimated cost of $A900 million. Pipeline A number of pipeline projects are progressing well in the region, Meanwhile, the second option involves a 1,000 km pipeline from Equipment with recently awarded contracts and ongoing construction a mark of Alice Springs to the Santos-operated Moomba gas plant in South and Supplies the pipeline activity occurring in the Northern Territory. Australia for approximately $A1.3 billion.
Darwin pipeline construction awarded Dingo Gas Pipeline construction complete Pipe Alignment Clamps In December 2014, Power and Water Corporation Northern Central Petroleum has announced construction on its Dingo Territory awarded McConnell Dowell a contract to design, Pipeline has been completed. Hydro-testing on the pipeline was also procure, construct and commission metering skids and an recently undertaken, in preparation for commissioning. interconnecting pipeline. The Dingo Project involves a 50 km (40 km composite, 10 km The 150 mm, 12 inch pipeline will transport gas between the steel), 100 mm diameter sales gas pipeline running from the Dingo Pneumatic Internal existing Wickham Point Pipeline and the new INPEX Gas Plant Gas Field to Brewer Estate in Alice Springs. Hydraulic External in Darwin. Northern Territory Chief The project (including plant and pipeline construction) is running Design work commenced immediately, with commissioning Minister Adam Giles. on time as well as being close to 10 per cent below the budget scheduled to begin in September 2015. provided under the financing facility limits. The new pipeline will connect the Northern Territory grid to the Shortlisted companies were invited to submit a response to a As a result, Central will retain more than $2.5 million in undrawn under-construction INPEX-operated Ichthys Project, a 889 km, Request for Initial Proposal, which recently closed on 2 March 2015. facilities which the company may be able to access. 1,070 mm offshore pipeline stretching to the Ichthys Gas Field in Following this, nine responses will now be evaluated by an expert Central Petroleum Managing Director Richard Cottee praised all the Browse Basin. panel comprising of two private sector members and two senior those involved in the Project, which he sees as an important step public servants, with the government planning to identify the top forward for the Company. Hydraulic Internal / Manual Internal NT–East Coast Pipeline bids being assessed five bids before engaging in a formal request for proposal process. “Given the remoteness of our operations and the present Nine responses have been submitted for development of the It is intended that a select number of proponents will be invited economic climate in which we operate, it is a real achievement to Manual External Northern Territory to Interconnect Gas Pipeline. to progress to a Final Request for Proposal stage, which will close in bring this company-critical project on time and substantially below A Call for Expressions of Interest, which closed on 15 December September 2015, with a successful proponent being announced the Macquarie Facility limits,” said Mr Cottee. Proline Pipe Equipment Inc. Edmonton, AB. Canada 2014, resulted in the shortlisting of 11 companies who were invited shortly thereafter. “The development of Dingo is an important milestone in the Tel: 001-780-465-6161 [email protected] to participate in the next stage of the bid process to win a potential The 11 companies that were invited to proceed to the formal strategy of making Central a significant gas producer for the $A800 million contract to build the Northern Territory to East Coast Request for Initial Proposal stage were APA Group; Berkshire Australian domestic market which is substantially quarantined from WWW.PROLINE-GLOBAL.COM Gas Pipeline Hathaway Energy; DDG Operations (Duet); Enbridge International; oil price fluctuations.”
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B8 DARWIN Ichthys Gas Field Mount Todd Blacktip B6 An inquiry into hydraulic BONAPARTE BASIN B1 B7 Wadeye fracturing in the Mataranka “Shale gas has the potential to provide much-needed jobs, investment Source Data/Map courtesy Geoscience Australia, Canberra. (Crown Copyright ©) All rights reserved. www.ga.gov.au Northern Territory has All pipelines mentioned in PPO Annual 2015 are included in state BEETALOO BASIN and improved infrastructure in remote and regional areas.” maps, with the exception of those less than 30 km in length or where space not permitting. Daly Waters B2 McArthur recommended the use River Mine – APPEA DIRECTOR – NT STEVEN GERHARDY. of hydraulic fracturing to CANNING BASIN B1
develop the territory’s shale PIPELINE KEY (Reference No., Name, Owner, Product, Approx. length) (P) = Proposed gas potential. B1. Amadeus Gas Pipeline, APA Group, Gas, 1,629 km B9 B2. Daly Waters - McArthur River Gas Pipeline, Power and Water Corporation, Gas, 332 km B3. Mereenie - Alice Springs Oil Pipeline, Santos, Oil, 270 km (no longer in service) B4. Palm Valley - Alice Springs Pipeline, Australian Gas Networks, Gas, 147 km offer a sensible blueprint for the safe and responsible development NT announces new Energy Minister B5. Bayu-Undan - Darwin Gas Pipeline, ConocoPhillips, Gas, 502 km B1 of what could be an important new industry. In February, Dave Tollner was appointed the new Northern B6. Blacktip Gas Export Pipeline, Eni Australia B.V., Gas and GEORGINA BASIN Condensate, 110 km “Shale gas has the potential to provide much-needed jobs, Territory Mines and Energy Minister, while also returning to the B7. Bonaparte Gas Pipeline, Energy Infrastructure Investments, Gas, 286 km B3 investment and improved infrastructure in remote and regional Ministry as Treasurer. B8. Ichthys Gas Export Pipeline, INPEX, Gas, 889 km Alice Springs B9. NT to East Coast Gas Pipeline, APA Group, Gas, TBA (P) Mereenie B10. Alice Springs to Moomba Pipeline, Northern Territory B4 areas,” Mr Gerhardy said. The appointment followed a tumultuous few weeks in Northern Government, Gas, TBA (P) Route not yet finalised Palm Valley B11 B11. Dingo Gas Field Pipeline, Central Petroleum, Gas, 50 km B10 “Royalties from shale gas could also become an important new Territory politics, which saw a vote of confidence in NT Chief AMADEUS BASIN LEGEND source of revenue for the NT, increasing financial certainty for Minister Adam Giles by senior Country Liberal Party members, who Gas Pipeline Oil Pipeline future governments and reducing their reliance on Canberra.” retained his position after Willem Westra van Holthe was appointed Ethane Pipeline Slurry Pipeline
The progress on the pipeline represents a major step forward for LPG Pipeline Under Construction Mr Gerhardy said Dr Hawke had produced a comprehensive and to Deputy Chief Minister.
Compressor Proposed Central Petroleum in becoming a major player in the Northern Pump Station credible report that was a victory for science over scare mongering. APPEA Director Northern Territory Steve Gerhardy said “As a
Territory (NT) gas market. Power Station He urged activists who had campaigned for an inquiry into former Treasurer, Dave Tollner knows how important the oil and gas With the NT to East Coast interconnect project steadily gathering hydraulic fracturing to accept the inquiry’s findings. industry is to the Territory’s future.” momentum, Central expects the Dingo Pipeline to play an important A map of Northern Territory pipeline network. role in the supply and connection of Central Australia to the eastern seaboard gas network. The process, which is required for any future offer of an The Dingo Gas Field Development, funded under a $30 million exploration permit, will also involve consultation with pastoral land tranche of the loan facility agreement with Macquarie Bank, will see lease holders and could take up to two years. the construction of wellhead facilities, gathering pipelines, gas INPEX’s Ichthys LNG Project is scheduled for first LNG in 2016, conditioning facilities, compression and custody transfer metering with a peak capacity of 8.4 MMt/a of LNG. facilities, and is designed to service a gas sale contract with Power Equity interests in the project are INPEX 63.445 per cent, and Water Corporation of the NT. TOTAL 30 per cent, CPC 2.625 per cent, Tokyo Gas 1.575 per cent, First gas sales to Power and Water Corporation in Alice Springs Osaka Gas 1.2 per cent, Chubu Electric 0.735 per cent and Toho Gas are expected to commence in the first half of 2015. 0.42 per cent.
Exploring onshore opportunities Inquiry report supports NT fracking INPEX has been given the all clear by the Northern Territory An inquiry into hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory has Published for Government to pursue an exploration permit for onshore petroleum recommended the use of hydraulic fracturing to develop the Daily Australian oil and gas over 40 years exploration acreage EPNT14-1, situated in the highly prospective territory’s shale gas potential. Beetaloo Basin, 500 km south-east of Darwin. The report of the independent inquiry, commissioned by the NT news that’s second to none Access to the acreage, consisting 50 blocks totalling approximately Government, recommends that the environmental risks associated 4,000 sq km, would provide INPEX with additional potential oil and with hydraulic fracturing can be managed effectively subject to the gas resources for development. creation of a robust regulatory regime. “While INPEX’s primary focus remains the delivery of the “It is not yet known from the exploratory drilling programs flagship Ichthys LNG Project, this announcement opens the door to whether commercial quantities of shale gas exist,” Inquiry possible greater INPEX investment in the NT,” INPEX Director Commissioner Dr Allan Hawke AC said. Have you seen the new PPO site? Australia Ventures Tony Pytte said. “In the event that there are exploitable opportunities, then it will “This is a successful first step in which INPEX was assessed on take some years to turn them into production outcomes.” work programs, expertise and financial capacity.” The report goes on to state that the substantive weight of agreed INPEX tendered for the right to pursue exploration following the expert opinion leads the inquiry to find that there is no justification NT Government’s release of acreage in June and July last year. whatsoever for the imposition of a moratorium of hydraulic www.ppo.com.au Following this first step, INPEX expects a highly detailed and very fracturing in the Northern Territory. closely monitored process of Native Title negotiation, overseen by Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association the Department of Mines and Energy. (APPEA) Director – NT Steven Gerhardy said the report appeared to
136 www.pipeliner.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN PIPELINER APRIL 2015 THE AUSTRALIAN PIPELINER APRIL 2015 www.pipeliner.com.au 137 REGION REVIEW Have you seen our new website? Next steps for the NT link pipeline As the organisation responsible for the feasibility study for the proposed Northern Territory to East Coast Interconnect Gas Pipeline, The Australian Pipeliner spoke to APA Group Group Executive – Transmission Rob Wheals provides an update on the pipeline’s planning progression.
APA Group has been considering Upcoming planned activities include timetable that would enable first gas to be three potential routes for the commencement of environmental surveys delivered by early 2018. Northern Territory to East Coast immediately after the wet season and further This is consistent with the stated goals of Interconnect Gas Pipeline. Has development of our engineering design. the Northern Territory (NT) Government. there been any progress on this? APA believes that the selection of the APA is making solid progress towards the construction contractor is critical to Is the pipeline proposal receiving Northern Territory to East Coast successful delivery of the project. the required governmental Interconnect Gas Pipeline (NT Link) With this in mind, we’ve commenced support? becoming a reality. an early contract involvement (ECI) We’re very happy with the level of We’ve got great capability for major process with two suitably qualified government support. pipeline projects, and the internal team we’ve pipeline contractors. The project has received Major Project iPad put in place spans infrastructure development, status, which is critically important if corporate strategy and commercial. Is there a time limit to push this the NT Government’s timetable is going to be Where appropriate, we augment the project through? met. internal team with external resources in APA has established work streams with APA isn’t looking for any other support specialist elements of infrastructure the capability to develop the pipeline to a from government. development and planning. We’ve now reached a point where preliminary design works have commenced. The Australian Pipeliner spoke further to Rob Wheals about his career in the pipeline We’ve completed route flyovers and industry thus far, the current state of the industry and what the future holds for applications have been submitted for our APA Group. You can read this full interview on page 56. pipeline survey licence.
A number of viable pipeline options.... each with its own challenges and opportunities.
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Location To Mt Isa To Moomba To CGP Length 620 km 1,100 km 700 km Water crossings 6 11 9 » Responsive design across all devices Flood(1) 25,000 352,000 117,000 » Enhanced navigation Rock/outcrops 35-45 km 25-35 km 50-60 km » New e-newsletter format for a better reading experience (1) Susceptibility to flooding – km2 catchment upstream
APA natural gas pipelines (including investments) Other natural gas pipelines www.pipeliner.com.au A map of potential pipeline routes to link the Northern Territory to the East Coast grid. Source: APA Group.
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Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill MOL completes rehabilitation and expansion of Friendship 1/Adria oil pipeline section President Barack Obama has vetoed a Republican bill that approved the Hungary’s MOL Group and Transpetrol have increased the capacity of a 128 km section of the Friendship Keystone XL oil pipeline, leaving the long-debated project in limbo for another I/Adria oil pipeline to 6 MMt/a of oil to improve regional energy security and diversity of supply. MOL indefinite period. Following Obama’s veto message, Senate Majority Leader Group and Transpetrol completed a $US80 million rehabilitation and capacity expansion project on the Mitch McConnell issued a statement stating that Congress would continue to Friendship I/Adria oil pipeline section between Százhalombatta and Ipolyság in Slovakia in March 2014. pursue approval of Keystone XL. On the Senate floor, Mr McConnell called The project – which increased the pipeline capacity from 3.5 MMt/a to 6 MMt/a of oil – required the on the President to support Keystone XL as a “common sense” project that replacement of 128 km of pipeline, starting from Sahy, Slovakia to Tököl, Hungary. Approximately 119 km would support American jobs and be good for the economy. The bill passed by of the rehabilitation was completed in Hungary, and 9 km in Slovakia. 7,000 17 m long lengths of large 270–152 in the House in February and cleared the Senate in January. Despite diameter pipe were used to replace the 199 km Hungary section of pipeline. Pump stations along the their majority in the Senate, Republicans are four votes short of being able pipeline were also updated. The Friendship I pipeline, also called the Druzhba Pipeline, was originally to override Obama’s veto. The pipeline would carry 830,000 bbl/d of mostly constructed in 1962. Canadian oil sands petroleum to Nebraska, en route to refineries and ports along the US Gulf. It has been pending for more than six years.
Myanmar Section of Myanmar-China Oil Pipeline starts trial operation The Myanmar section of the Myanmar-China Oil Pipeline, jointly invested and built by China National Petroleum Corporation and Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise, has been put into trial operation. The Port of Maday Island has also been officially opened. The pipeline starts at Maday Island in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, on the west coast of Myanmar, and runs 771 km through Rakhine State, Magway Region, Mandalay Region and Shan State before entering into China at Ruili, Yunnan Province. The 813 mm diameter pipeline is designed to transport 22 MM t/a.
TransCanada sells remaining interest in GTN pipeline TransCanada Corporation has entered into an agreement to sell its remaining 30 per cent interest in Gas Transmission Northwest LLC (GTN) to its master limited partnership, TC PipeLines. GTN is a 2,178 km pipeline that transports natural gas under long term contracts from the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin and the Rocky Mountains to Washington, Oregon and California. In addition to GTN, TransCanada plans to drop down its remaining interest in the following US natural TAP invites pre-qualification for offshore construction and line pipe gas pipelines to the Partnership: Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) has launched two pre-qualification contracts for the • 44.5 per cent interest in Iroquois; construction of the 105 km offshore pipeline section under the Adriatic Sea. The first pre- • 61.7 per cent interest in Portland; qualification comprises engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) • 100 per cent interest in ANR; and works for the offshore section of the 36 inch pipeline between the coastlines of Albania • 53.6 per cent interest in Great Lakes. and southern Italy. The EPCI scope of work includes associated landfall civil works at TransCanada, through its subsidiaries, currently holds a 28 per cent the landfalls in both Albania and Italy, as well as survey, seabed and pre-commissioning interest in TC PipeLines, a US master limited partnership, which was activities. The second pre-qualification process is for supply of offshore line pipes and formed to acquire, own and actively participate in the management of coating. The scope of work is divided into three lots. Following the selection stage, TAP US natural gas pipelines and related assets. aims to issue the related invitations to tender for offshore construction by May 2015.
Magellan Midstream and Plains All American to build new pipeline Magellan Midstream Partners and Plains All American Pipeline have formed Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, a 50/50 limited liability company, to construct, own and operate the Saddlehorn pipeline. The Saddlehorn pipeline is an approximately 885 km pipeline that will transport various grades of crude oil from the DJ Basin in Colorado, Ethiopia agrees to construct 550 km oil pipeline US, and potentially the broader Rocky Mountain area resource plays, to storage facilities in Cushing, Oklahoma. Ethiopia and the Republic of Djibouti have agreed to construct an $US1.4 An extension to Carr, Colorado, is also under consideration for connection to existing crude oil assets owned by billion oil pipeline between the two countries, according to local news Plains in that region. The project is currently estimated to cost between $US800-850 million. Magellan will serve sources. The news sources stated that the 550 km pipeline would run from as construction manager and pipeline operator. Subject to receipt of necessary permits and regulatory approvals, the Djiboutian ports via Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, to a fuel depot in Awash, the Saddlehorn pipeline is expected to be operational during mid-2016. Ethiopia. African infrastructure development company, Black Rhino, is expected to manage the pipeline. The pipeline is expected to take three years to complete.
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Santos looking ahead to GLNG pipeline sale APA holds steady on NT pipeline
Santos has appointed Goldman Sachs to arrange the sale of its 420 km Santos GLNG Project gas export pipeline. The sale of the APA Group has briefed investors on its continued approach towards developing the Northern Territory to East Coast Gas Pipeline. pipeline, which connects Santos’ Fairview, Bowen and Roma CSG fields in the Surat Basin to the project’s LNG facilities on Curtis The Australian Financial Review reports that the company has elaborated on its prospects of winning a potential $A800 million Island, follows the sale of BG Group’s Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) Project pipeline in December 2014 to APA Group. Santos contract to build the pipeline, with the company being one of eleven bidders shortlisted by the Northern Territory (NT) Government. recently confirmed the company was also conducting negotiations for the possible sale of up to 30 per cent of the company’s interest NT Chief Minister Adam Giles told PPO News last year that APA was already more advanced than other possible developers, with a in the Narrabri Gas Project in northern New South Wales, suggesting the project won’t go ahead without additional investment. The feasibility study well underway, and applications submitted for a pipeline survey licence. Two main routes are being considered for GLNG Pipeline is a 910 mm diameter, 420 km gas pipeline and is being constructed by Saipem Australia. The GLNG Project is more the proposed pipeline, with one option being a 620 km pipeline from Tennant Creek to Mt Isa at an estimated cost of $A900 million. than 90 per cent complete and on track for first LNG in the second-half of 2015. The project is a joint venture between Santos Meanwhile, the second option involves a 1,000 km pipeline from Alice Springs to the Santos-operated Moomba gas plant in South (30 per cent) and PETRONAS (27.5 per cent), Total (27.5 per cent) and KOGAS (15 per cent). Australia for approximately $A1.3 billion. The NT Government is expected to reach a final decision on the project in September 2015.
The Australian Pipeliner launches new website Dingo Gas Pipeline begins final Record gas and petroleum production in 2014: EnergyQuest The Australian Pipeliner has launched a newly redesigned website, responding to increased online engagement from readers in the hydro-testing pipeline industry. The new website will ensure that readers can access the latest news and analysis on the pipeline industry quickly and easily on any device. On our new homepage, you can see more content at a glance – allowing you to navigate more easily to the Australia achieved record gas and petroleum production in Central Petroleum has announced the Dingo Pipeline stories you are interested in exploring further. The fortnightly e-newsletter has also been redeveloped to provide better navigation 2014, according to new figures released by energy economics construction has been completed and has begun a program throughout, and, responsive design in line with an increasing readership across different devices. The Australian Pipeliner team group EnergyQuest. Australian domestic gas production of hydro-testing. The Dingo Project involves a 50 km (40 km welcomes feedback about the new site via the site survey (which will appear the first time you visit the new site), or alternatively by increased by two per cent in 2014 to a record 1,134 PJ, composite, 10 km steel), 100 mm diameter sales gas pipeline contacting The Australian Pipeliner team on 03 9248 5100 or [email protected] running from the Dingo Gas Field to Brewer Estate in with 2014 production of LNG was a record 24.7 MMt, Alice Springs. Commissioning will commence when the while total 2014 oil and gas investment was only slightly hydro-testing is completed and all the required approvals to below the record levels of 2013 at $A4.2 billion exploration operate the pipeline have been received. The Dingo Project spending and $A57 billion development spending. CSG New gas pipeline proposed for Gorgon (including plant and pipeline construction) is running on production for 2014 also increased 22.6 per cent to 317.5 PJ time as well as being close to 10 per cent below the budget as producers ramped up production and new gas plants came The Chevron-operated Gorgon Project’s proposed expansion could see the construction of a new feed gas pipeline, which would be provided under the financing facility limits. As a result, on line. However, the data also suggests a more challenging located either along the northern pipeline route option or the southern pipeline route option, along with the drilling of new production Central will retain more than $2.5 million in undrawn environment ahead for 2015, due to volatility in oil prices and wells and the installation of new subsea infrastructure. A fourth train expansion has also been recommended for conditional approval facilities which the company may be able to access. uncertainty over east coast gas pricing. by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority. This train would see the production capacity of the project, situated on Barrow Island, expand from 15 MMt/a to 20 MMt/a. The Gorgon Project is currently around 90 per cent complete, and on track for first LNG in mid-2015.
Subsea 7 awarded Persephone pipeline contract
Subsea 7 has been awarded a contract by Woodside Energy for the Persephone Project work pack 2 fabrication, subsea installation APLNG pipeline commissioning completed and diving services, offshore Western Australia. The Persephone Project consists of two wells tied into a subsea production manifold The arrival of first gas from coal seam gas fields in the Surat Basin to the LNG facilities on Curtis Island marks the completion of with production fluids transported to the North West Shelf Project’s existing North Rankin Complex. The contract comprises commissioning of the 530 km high pressure gas pipeline. Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) announced yesterday that the significant fabrication, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning activities within the principal scope of work, with additional milestones of first gas and pipeline commission means that the power generation facilities on Curtis Island can begin the process deconstruction and pipeline suspension work in the Echo Yodel Field at the Goodwyn Alpha Platform. of being commissioned. The 530 km, 900-1,050 mm pipeline was constructed by a joint venture between McConnell Dowell and The company’s diving construction vessel, Seven Eagle, will perform all of the offshore activities. Consolidated Contractors Company (MCJV). APLNG CEO Page Maxson said “The achievement of two major milestones, first gas to Project management and engineering will commence immediately from the company’s office in Perth, with offshore operations Curtis Island and the completion of commissioning of the pipeline, demonstrates continued strong progress by Australia Pacific LNG scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2015. The total investment for the Persephone Project is expected to be approximately and paves the way for the commissioning of the power generation facilities on the island. Origin is the upstream CSG operator and $A1.2 billion, with project start-up expected in early 2018. Joint venture participants are Woodside Energy, BHP Billiton Petroleum is responsible for construction and operation of the project’s gas fields and main gas transmission pipeline. ConocoPhillips is the (North West Shelf) Pty Ltd, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Japan Australia LNG (MIMI) Pty Ltd, and downstream LNG operator and is responsible for construction and operation of the LNG facility. Each has a 37.5 per cent stake in the Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd. Project, with Sinopec holding the remaining 25 per cent.
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The future of Arctic oilsands Insights into Australian LNG pipeline pipe selection with Santos’s feasible: Alberta for trenchless Peter Cleary Government projects As seen in Gas Today report As seen in Trenchless Australasia antos Vice President LNG Markets As seen in Pipelines International he selection of pipe material is and Eastern Australia Commercial an important consideration when SPeter Cleary has a chat with Gas anada’s Alberta Government has Tdesigning road, river and rail Today about what steps Australian LNG released a report commissioned to crossings and other trenchless installations. Featured item exporters can take to capitalise on the Cconsider the feasibility of northern Here, we look at the most utilised types of demand boom, what Santos is doing to export routes for oilsands products, which pipe selected for trenchless applications. weather the storm and why domestic gas would involve the potential construction There are a number of pipe types Pipeline Licence Directory Database reservation policies are an impediment to of a pipeline and a port in Tuktoyaktuk, currently available on the Australasian Pipeline licence information and details including owner, future growth. Northwest Territories, that withstands market, each with unique properties better A stalwart of the Australian oil and gas Arctic conditions. suited to different installation and length, diameter, laterals, date constructed and product is industry with 30 years’ experience, Mr Written by Canatec Associates rehabilitation techniques. There is no one available for purchase in an excel format. Cleary leads LNG commercial for Santos, International, the Arctic Energy Gateway universal pipe material that is suited to all and commercial for the Eastern Australia outlined in the report aims to offer an forms of Trenchless Technology. AVAILABLE NOW! Business Unit. He joined Santos in alternative development concept for September 2010 from BP. Alberta’s petroleum resources located in the Polyethylene pipe Athabasca River oilsands. The report states PE pipe is manufactured in Australia in Could you tell us more about “Both the industry and the Province have sizes up to 2 m diameter (DN2,000). It is the record sales revenue Santos been confronted by growing, intractable, lightweight and flexible with an allowable Directory Subscription 40th Anniversary Book: achieved in its fourth quarter opposition to development of this resource. bending radius of 20-25 times the outside APIA and Australia’s report? Alberta is now hampered by not having diameter of the pipe. This flexibility reduces APIA Directory The Australian Pipeliner Everyone’s focus on the past few direct access to the sea and by having to use the need for fittings and makes PE pipe pipeline industry weeks has been on external events, but it pipelines across jurisdictions where excellent in shifting soils, or for installation
was very pleasing for Santos to report opponents can stop, delay, or render over uneven terrain. NO 160 OCTOBER 2014 Stretching year-on-year, quarter-on-quarter uneconomic such infrastructure. Even if PE pipe can be supplied in straight across the Surat increases in all key areas. Also, it is very these export routes succeed, residual lengths or in coils, reducing the need for QLD’s gathering networks important to demonstrate to the market negative publicity could continue to reflect joints and fittings, and can be jointed using
that we are on track for our GLNG project badly upon Alberta.” butt and electrofusion techniques or using APIA CONVENTION EDITION and that our current projects – Darwin The report recommends three options for mechanical fittings. Butt welding involves
Papua New Guinea Region Review LNG and PNG LNG – are performing pipeline development, one of which the heating of two pipe ends to fusion Ichthys pipelay project | Cliff Johnson on the PRCI strong. It’s easy to be distracted by the involves a direct route from Fort McMurray temperature and then subsequently joining current oil price environment, but the to Tuktoyatuk, potentially running parallel the two ends by the application of force. In underlying performance of the company to the existing Norman Wells pipeline. The trenchless applications, butt welding is used in the fourth quarter remains strong and pipeline route would be approximately to create one large pipe string with a on target. 2,400 km in length. smooth outside surface. Pipeline Industry Legends Maps of Australia Pipeline Map of Australia Queensland Energy Map
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Unpiggable forum conference EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES 17–20 May 2015 Melbourne APPEA Conference & Exhibition program announced Victoria www.appea.com.au 25–27 August 2015 Darwin SEAAOC Conference If you work with unpiggable or difficult to inspect pipelines, the place to be is the Unpiggable Northern Territory www.seaaoc.com Pipeline Solutions Forum 2015, to be held on 12–13 May at the Marriott Westchase, Houston, Texas, USA. 17–20 October 2015 Gold Coast APGA Convention & Exhibition Queensland www.apga.net.au
Conference program 11–15 April 2016 Perth LNG 18 Conference & Exhibition The 2015 Forum continues with the Western Australia www.lng18.org objective of addressing capabilities and guidance concerning tools for corrosion and mechanical damage inspection of ‘unpiggable’ oil, gas, and hazardous APGA NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVALS liquids pipelines. LEAD MEMBERS Service Provider EMPLOYEE MEMBERS Exhibition Spie Capag Australia Pty Ltd (John Walsh Kevester Pty Ltd (Jeanette Jones) Pinar Genc (APA Group) The tightly-focused exhibition will contain For more information and to view the full program, visit Oceaneering Australia (Roy Andrich) David Gogarty (Spie Capag Australia Pty Ltd) a range of companies concerned with sharing www.clarion.org/UPS_Forum/ups2015/ CORPORATE MEMBERS James Hickey (Murphy Pipe and Civil Constructions) and providing the latest technology and INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Tom Marks (Spie Capag Australia Pty Ltd) solutions for unpiggable pipelines. The CONSIDERING EXHIBITING AT THE UNPIGGABLE FORUM? Construction Contractors ProSpec Projects Pty Ltd (Harry Dermody) Garth Borgelt Anna Rattray (APA Group) exhibition will run concurrently with the Some spaces remain: download the exhibition prospectus at conference program, giving you Mark Cooper www.clarion.org/UPS_Forum/ups2015/Prospectus.pdf or contact BJ Lowe Manufacturer of Equipment or Material Robert Creek unprecedented access to the latest at Clarion Technical Conferences on +1 (713) 521-5929 Ebro Armaturen Pacific (Roger Davia) improvements and innovations available or [email protected] from key members of the industry. Garlock Pty Limited (Stuart Walker) Novafast International Pty Limited (Russell Hanna)
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Ageing Pipelines Conference Thur 4 June Melbourne Thur 16 July Darwin Thur 3 September Melbourne Melbourne Seminar Darwin Dinner Melbourne Dinner The Ageing Pipeline Conference is aimed at sharing knowledge and featuring the latest achievements relating to the assessment, use, and maintenance of ageing high-pressure Thur 4 June Melbourne Thur 23 July Brisbane Wed 16 September Perth (cross-country/offshore) transmission and low-pressure distribution gas and oil pipeline systems. Melbourne Dinner APGA/ACA Seminar WA Chapter Lunch
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WEBSITE: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: I hereby apply for Individual Membership of the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association and agree to abide by the Company’s Constitution and any By-laws set from time to time. Payment for the appropriate portion of the first year’s subscription is attached. APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE (5) NOTE (1): Open to individual consultants with an interest in the pipeline industry. Employees of a company operating in the pipeline industry will not be accepted as an Individual Member of APGA unless the company employing that person is a Full Member of APGA NAME: EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: Open to employees of full members of APGA. I hereby apply for Employee Membership of the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association and agree to abide by the Association’s Constitution and any By-laws set from time to time. POSITION: Payment for the appropriate portion of the first year’s subscription is attached. PHONE: FAX: SIGNED: DATE: MOBILE: EMAIL: SUBSCRIPTION RATES (2014/2015 Membership year 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015) ORGANISATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE (if different from above): NAME: TITLE: AUSTRALIA Membership year 1 July 2014 to OWNER LEAD CORPORATE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE APGA POINT OF CONTACT – for distribution of APGA information within your organisation (if different from Appointed Representative) Applicable to 1-5 Employees AUD $1,980 30 June 2015 6-25 Employees AUD $2,640 NAME: POSITION: owners only $9,395 $530 $200 - fee upon (incl. GST) 26-50 Employees AUD $3,320 (incl. GST) (incl. GST) >50 Employees AUD $4,140 POSTAL ADDRESS: application (incl. GST) SUBURB: STATE: POSTCODE: New members joining after 1 October 2014 please contact APGA to discuss the appropriate pro-rata subscription rate. PHONE: FAX: (All applications received after 15 May 2015 will be issued with an invoice for the 2015/16 membership year.) ALL PRICES QUOTED FOR AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS INCLUDE 10% GST. MOBILE: EMAIL:
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN ORGANISATION: 1-5 6-25 26-50 >51 INTERNATIONAL OWNER LEAD CORPORATE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE ORGANISATION’S INTEREST IN THE PIPELINE INDUSTRY Membership year 1 July 2014 to Applicable to 1-5 Employees AUD $1,815 (must tick one only. If more than one applies, please tick the one most applicable to your business): 30 June 2015 owners only AUD $8,550 6-25 Employees AUD $2,420 AUD $495 AUD $180 Adviser/Consultant Construction Contractor Energy Distributor - fee upon 26-50 Employes AUD $3,030 >51 Employees AUD $3,770 application Engineering/Project Manager Pipeline Owner/Operator Service Provider (incl. GST) Manufacturer/Distributor of Equipment or Materials Government Department/Regulator New members joining after 1 October 2014 please contact APGA to discuss the appropriate pro-rata subscription rate. Other Industry Association (Please Specify) (All applications received after 15 May 2015 will be issued with an invoice for the 2015/16 membership year.) SECTOR ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. A TAX INVOICE WILL BE ISSUED. please indicate which of the following industry sectors you are primarily working in (please tick ONLY ONE box) PAYMENT Gas Water Oil Slurry EFT Bank Westpac Banking Corporation, Swift/ABA/Routing# WPACAU2S. IBAN No. 032729162756. BSB: 032-729. Account No: 16-2756. We hereby apply for Full Membership of the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association in the Category and Interest Group indicated above and agree to abide by the Association’s Constitution and any By-laws set from time to time. We attach our payment for the appropriate portion of the first year’s I enclose my cheque made payable to The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association, or APGA. subscription. Please debit my credit card (please tick) Amex Visa MasterCard Diners SIGNED: DATE: CARD NUMBER: EXPIRY DATE: TOTAL AMOUNT AUD$
NOTE (1) Upon payment of the relevant fees, an organisation may hold more than one category of full membership. (2) The appointed representative of an Owner Member should be the Chief Executive. CARDHOLDER’S NAME: SIGNATURE: (3) All Owner Members are entitled to nominate up to ten Employee Members without additional subscription. (4) All Lead members are entitled to nominate up to three Employee Members without additional subscription. Please return completed form with payment to: (5) All correspondence will be sent to the appointed representative, who will hold the member’s voting rights. A member’s appointed representative AUSTRALIAN PIPELINES AND GAS ASSOCIATION (ABN: 29 098 754 324) may be changed at any time by advising the Association’s Secretary in writing. PO BOX 5416, KINGSTON ACT 2604 | PHONE: (02) 6273 0577 | FAX: (02) 6273 0588 | EMAIL: [email protected] | WEBSITE: www.apga.org.au
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