Distribution

Hot tapping tools take the pressure off drilling

Many gas and water companies are turning to techniques such as drilling under pressure to install pipe components comprising a variety of different materials. Using these procedures means that contractors
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Observations on future gas issues

In contemplating the role for gas in Australia’s future, there are broad societal and technology influences to consider. The Energy Networks Association (ENA) anticipates an escalation of consumer
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Pietro Fiorentini launches new piloted gas regulator

Australian gas transmission and distribution businesses are facing increasing demand for reliable gas delivery from new and existing customers. The construction of new infrastructure and maintenance of
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FutureGAS 2010 attracts gas industry heavyweights

Queensland’s Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe set the tone for the conference with his opening address on Wednesday highlighting Queensland Government’s commitment
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AEMO delays STTM start

The original 4 June 2010 start date has been pushed back as the STTM has not met AEMO’s readiness criteria, which include the creation of settlement statements, the receipt of pipeline allocation
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2010-11 pipeline tariffs released

The pipeline operators made submissions on tariff variations in early May 2010. All of the tariff variations increased in line with the inflation rate, except for those for the Roma to Brisbane Pipeline
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Bright future for natural gas: report

Total gas production in Australia for the year to June 2009 was 1,780 PJ, which the report forecasts to increase by 10 per cent for the 2009-10 year. The report also notes that while conventional gas
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