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AGL’s gas import plans explained AGL Energy’s plans to use a floating gas terminal at Crib Point will be outlined later this month at Port Phillip Conservation Council’s annual general meeting. The power retailer’s community relations manager Jay Gleeson will provide a presentation on AGL’s assessment of options for shipping liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Crib Point from interstate and overseas. The company plans to inject the LNG into a pipeline supplying south-eastern Australia. Crib Point, in Western Port, was chosen for the floating terminal after an assessment sites around Australia (“Crib Point choice for gas terminal” The Times 14/8/17). Mr Gleeson will outline of AGL’s import jetty project and its implications for Western Port Bay and Crib Point. The company’s engageagl.com.au website says it will buy gas “at competitive prices from Australian and international suppliers” which would be brought by ship to Crib Point. The LNG would be transferred to the floating terminal and converted back into gas before being piped into the existing transportation network. “A ship that stores the liquid gas will be moored at the existing jetty at Crib Point. The gas import jetty will be connected by pipeline to an existing gas pipeline – the length of this
pipeline will depend on the route between the jetty and the transmission pipeline,” the website states. “We will also need some plant and equipment for processes such as metering and odourisation to be installed on shore at the jetty. “The use of LNG ships is an efficient way to transport gas, either internationally or from other states in Australia. LNG shipping technology was developed to enable gas to be transported over long distances where pipelines are not economical.” Under its latest power policy the state Liberal Nationals coalition proposes that any “new” gas extracted in Victoria “would stay in Victoria for the benefit of Victorians”.. Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake will also be at the meeting to speak about likely threats to the bay from population growth, urban consolidation and climate change. He will give an update on his Baykeeper citizen science program promoting community stewardship of waterways – including his project recording recent changes to beach profiles and erosion around the bay. The Port Phillip Conservation Council’s annual general meeting will start 7pm 30 October at the Longbeach PLACE-Chelsea Community Centre, 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea. Keith Platt
Improved service: A big crowd helped launch the new Tyabb airport helipad. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Safety raised for choppers PENINSULA Aero Club has opened a more advanced helipad which will support airborne emergency services on the peninsula. The design caters for larger and more sophisticated helicopters which require safer, more dedicated facilities. It will supply fuel to water bombing aircraft as well as the Police Air Wing and others. “We have seen aircraft become more fuel critical during fire fights over the past few years and this new facility will provide a much needed resource,” club vice-president Jack Vevers said. “The cost is around $400,000, with Mornington Peninsula Shire contributing $100,000 from its emergency services budget. The rest was
raised by Peninsula Aero Club members as well as some from commercial investment.” Police Air Wing Inspector Craig Shepherd said: “This helipad will enhance the emergency services capability on the peninsula and will help save lives and property.” Last year the club raised $220,000 and built a fully equipped medical emergency triage centre and respite area for fire crews. “These and the helipad will allow us to make the most of airborne first responders,” Mr Vevers said. “Because of this the peninsula will be safer and more secure this summer.” Stephen Taylor
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