The Australian Pipeliner July 2022

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ISSUE 192 | JULY 2022

Getting the job done CREATING CULTURAL CHANGE TO SUPPORT GENDER EQUALITY – page 22 Q&A with Kate Cuic

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CONTENTS

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COVER STORY Creating cultural change to support gender equality in engineering

Cover image: Image courtesy of APGA.

EXECUTIVE REPORTS

INTEGRITY & MAINTENANCE

CEO's Message

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POLICY Gas and energy policy

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TRAINING

EST Group’s Hydrostatic Test Plugs

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Measuring Emissions: The first step to reducing emissions

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STATS Group expansion reaches new and promising heights

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How to take pipeline cleaning activities to the next level

Prepare early for pipeline projects now

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FUTURE FUELS The economics that unlock Australian biomethane

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PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION Optimised Cooling procedures for HDPE butt fusion

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WOMEN IN PIPELINES Q&A with Kate Cuic

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Creating cultural change to support gender equality

saves time, money in the field

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Pollard’s Packs tuff

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kwik-ZIP’s spacers making waves at WSAA

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Modester Chawirah – Enscope’s driving force in workplace equality

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HIFraser’s Jodie Draper discusses bright future for women in pipelines

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Iplex puts women at the forefront of industry

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Pipe Pro Drilling director Danielle James is proof

Vermeer’s all new D100x140 S3 HDD packs a punch

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Michels bringing trenchless solutions to Australia

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APGA NEWS & EVENTS 2022 Convention & Exhibition

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Board of Directors call for nominations

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Event photos

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women can get the job done

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REGULARS

Pioneers of change

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Members & memos

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Delivering the future of gas

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APGA members

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Advertiser’s index

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EXECUTIVE REPORTS

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t has been such an eventful couple of months. At the end of May we saw a new Labor Government sworn in with a record number of independents in the parliament and a week later we were experiencing a full blown energy price crisis.

With the new parliament, there will be many changes to Government policy and approach that will impact us all. Emission targets for 2030 will be a big early process that will impact on many members, with most ahead of the curve and in the process of developing their own. APGA has established the Gas Infrastructure Emissions Working Group to drive collaboration on this topic and it has been great to see participants working together to make this big and challenging task a little bit easier for each other.

The ‘teal’ wave will make government engagement a bit different to previous experience, with each independent having an oversized influence on key issues and in the public debate. This makes it critical to ensure they are aware of the role and potential for gas, both natural gas today and renewable gas tomorrow.

And there is a lot of discussion about gas right now. So much of the discourse is focussed on gas but, as is often the case in energy, the public discourse is simplified to the point where it is half-right at best. The reality is, we are now entering the difficult part of the energy transition and there are no easy, cheap or fast options to decarbonise the energy system.

Outside of the international pressures on all energy commodities, extended periods of bad weather are very challenging for an electricity system increasing being supplied by intermittent renewable generation and electricity storage. This is where gas generation excels, with pipelines being able to store significant quantities of energy dense gas that can be deployed for the days and weeks that poor weather might last.

The increasing complexities of the energy system will make it more difficult for the public, and decision makers, to understand the

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cost and benefits of the options available to deliver the transition. Improving awareness of the role and potential for gas goes to the heart of our industry’s social licence to operate.

Throughout this issue, you will see the theme of social licence discussed, in addition to the more traditional concept of securing community buy-in for a project, we are increasingly seeing the need to secure the public’s buy-in for gaseous energy.

To help address this, APGA is embarking on a three-year enhanced advocacy program.

This will see APGA’s Owners Committee fund increased resources and actions to demonstrate and promote the future of gas. It’s a major increase in resourcing for this critical activity and it couldn’t be more timely. APGA will be able to increasingly build a fact-base supporting the future of gas, meaning more reports like Pipelines vs Powerlines in the public domain, and we will be able to talk directly to a wider range of stakeholders about the future of gas. We will have many updates for members in the months to come and welcome participation from all members to help us talk up our industry, our skills and expertise and our ability to help Australia decarbonise faster and cheaper.

In this issue you’ll also see an article by Margaret Gayen and Carina Nixon talking about the some of the realities of being an engineer and a woman in 2022. They will be giving a presentation at APGA’s Annual Convention and Exhibition on the topic and are inviting others to share their experiences through a survey. I’ve taken the survey and, of course, I didn’t have much experience bias to share, but it did make me think about things differently and I encourage you all to have a look.

Finally, this edition has a big significance for the association. It is the last time our Communications Manager Karen Polglaze will oversee the secretariat’s contributions to the magazine. Karen works tirelessly to keep so many of the association’s processes on track, her absence is sure to be felt across the industry.

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ABN: 29 098 754 324 APGA Secretariat Registered Office: 7 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 (PO Box 5416, Kingston ACT 2604) T: +61 2 6273 0577 E: apga@apga.org.au W: www.apga.org.au Chief Executive Officer Steve Davies Corporate Services Manager Peter Heffernan National Policy Manager Jordan McCollum Communications Manager Karen Polglaze Engagement Manager Dean Bennett Membership Officer Katy Spence Secretariat Coordinator Charmaine Rees

Karen is heading into a well-deserved retirement and we wish her all the best as she spends her time between city, farm and river life. Thank you for all you have done Karen, you will be missed.

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MEMBERS & MEMOS

APGA report finds pipeline infrastructure most reliable APGA has commissioned GPA Engineering (GPA) to produce a report to analyse the cost of energy transport and storage across a range of different gas and electricity infrastructure options. APGA was motivated to produce the report due the crucial role the cost and reliability of energy transport and storage infrastructure plays within the energy industry.

The GPA analysis found that pipelines have been a lower cost form of energy transport when compared to powerlines. Additionally, the track record for pipeline infrastructure indicates that is more reliable and

Woodside, BHP merger approved Woodside Energy and BHP have officially completed the merger of Woodside with BHP’s oil and gas portfolio to create a global energy company.

Woodside has acquired the entire share capital of BHP Petroleum and has issued over 900 million new Woodside shares to BHP, which BHP will distribute to eligible shareholders.

The new Woodside shares are to have commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 2 June 2022.

Likewise, trading of Woodside American depository shares via the New York Stock Exchange was also expected to commence on the same date.

However, Woodside shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange is expected to commence trading on the 6 June 2022.

BHP is merging its petroleum assets with Woodside following Woodside Chairman Richard Goyder saying the merger will “create a larger more resilient company with the financial strength to fund growth and thrive through the energy transition.”

“The Woodside board believes this is the right decision for

environmentally friendly than traditional electricity infrastructure.

Through the analysis, GPA identified that energy transport via hydrogen pipeline costs up to four times less than via pipelines. Furthermore, energy storage in hydrogen pipeline cost up to 37 times less than battery storage systems (BESS) and up to 10 times less than pumped hydro energy storage (PHES).

However, the cost improvements aren’t the only advantages of hydrogen pipelines. In fact, hydrogen production can be collocated with the energy producer enabling access to lower cost energy to power electrolysis.

Woodside Energy and BHP have officially completed the merger.

shareholders as it brings together our complimentary assets and capabilities, which will provide a strong base to deliver enduring shareholder returns,” said Goyder.

This Merger will create the largest energy company listed on the ASX, with a market capital of approximately $41 billion. BHP will transfer 100 per cent of the issued capital of BHP Petroleum on a cash and debtfree basis, with BHP shareholders holding 48 per cent of the issued capital in the post-merger Woodside.

CCE announces merger with Eptec Corrosion Control Engineering (CCE) has become a stand-alone division of the Eptec Group, with CCE’s Jason Paterson assuming the position of CCE Chief Executive Officer from John Kalis, who is stepping back into semi-retirement by taking a role as an Executive Director on the Eptec Board.

CCE and Eptec have worked successfully together over many years with common safety, values, people and business drivers. The combined businesses now offer CCE’s clients complete end to end cathodic protection and corrosion prevention and remediation solutions.

The Eptec Group is an Australian privately owned specialist engineering company with over 25 years’ experience in the Asset Preservation and Rehabilitation industry.

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Lion appoints Wasco to undertake FEED Wasco Australia has been appointed by Lion Energy to prepare frontend engineering design (FEED) for its first hydrogen production and refuelling station in Australia. The FEED is estimated to be completed by the end of July 2022.Wasco is a leading integrated services group primarily serving the oil and gas industry. The company provides full EPC delivery of upstream projects using its in-house recourses and partner specialist services.

Its team includes specialist discipline engineering, RPEQ, project

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management, procurement and fabrication personnel as well as experienced and reliable field personnel to take projects from concept to commissioning.

“We are very pleased to be selected by Lion Energy to deliver this important FEED package and look forward to working with Lion Energy and its other delivery partners as it continues to seek opportunities in Green Hydrogen production, storage and distribution in Australia,” managing director of Wasco Australia Mel Whyte said.

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MEMBERS & MEMOS

State Gas-Santos JV awarded new acreage in QLD State Gas, together with its joint venture (JV) partner Santos, has been awarded two new gas acreages in central QLD under the state government’s Petroleum Land Release program.

The two new gas areas, dubbed PLR2021-1-2 and PLR2021-1-1-3, are located in close proximity to State Gas’ and Santos’ existing interests. PLR2021-1-2 (Block 2) lies adjacent to Sate Gas’ Reid’s Dome (PL231) and north of Rolleston-West Projects (ATP2062) and to the east of Santos’ 50 per cent owned Warrinilla and Warrinilla North projects.

Likewise, PLR2021-1-1-3 (Block 3) is located approximately 20km east and is situated between the Warrinilla and Warrinilla North projects as well as the Santos operated Arcadia Valley project. The latter project is currently under commercial production as of midMay 2022.

The new acreage represents a significant expansion of Sate Gas’ portfolio, furthering its future production and providing optionality in development and marketing.

State Gas and Santos have secured two new gas acreages in central QLD.

The key to net zero is gas infrastructure The gas infrastructure sector will be pivotal in developing a net-zero hydrogen market in Australia, Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) says. APA Group is currently investigating the feasibility of converting the Parmelia gas pipeline, which is a highpressure gas transmission pipeline, into one that transports hydrogen.

The study, which is the first of its kind in Australia, has yielded promising results thus far – indicating that gas pipelines could be the key to producing and transporting green hydrogen and achieving net-zero emissions in Australia.

“The electricity sector has enough of a task decarbonising its existing generation capacity. Gas delivers more energy to Australian homes and business than the electricity sector, and we can decarbonise gas faster than electricity can expand to take on huge new demand,” says Steve Davies, CEO of APGA. “By leveraging existing infrastructure through projects such as the

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POLICY

Gas and energy policy

By Jordan McCollum, National Policy Manager, APGA

Thanks to the Future Fuels CRC welcoming sociological research into the otherwise engineering heavy CRC, the gas industry now understands the extent to which built environment policy risks a renewable gas future for Australian retail customers – and that there is hope for a change in this extremely pro-electrification sector.

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hroughout my career I have seen time and time again the value of introducing people with new and different ways of thinking into well-established challenges in order to tease out the ‘unknown unknowns’. A perfect example of the value of different thinking in a conventional space can be seen in the inclusion of sociological research within Program 2 of the Future Fuels CRC. Among the series of heavily engineeringfocused research programs, it was recognised that the future of future fuels would come down to more than engineering expertise alone.

Through this realisation, Research Program 2 was formed with a focus on social acceptance, public safety and security of supply.

This 22-project strong research program contains a number of unfolding stories of how looking at gas industry challenges through a new lens can expand the boundaries and capabilities of this industry – I focus on just one of these stories in this article.

Shortly after joining APGA, I was lucky enough to become involved in a project run by a group of RMIT sociologists and other nonengineering academics focused on drivers of policy and practices regarding future gas use in the built environment. Lead by Jan Hayes and including Sarah Holdsworth, Orana Sandri, Priyanka Erasmus and David Paterno, the team from RP2.2-03 framed an existential risk to

The gas industry now understands the extent to which built environment policy risks a renewable gas future.

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The decades strong push by renewable electricity advocates combined with little conversation about gas use decarbonisation through renewable gases has led to grass roots renewable energy advocates and local governments having little more to go off than the simple message that gas has to go. renewable gas uptake in Australia which has previously gone relatively unaddressed.

With most of the gas industry focused on continuing cost-effective natural gas supply in the short term and enabling renewable gas industry development in the long term, the team from RMIT has identified and mapped the parallel activity going on at the grass roots and local council level that could ensure that gaseous energy has no future within Australia’s homes and suburbs.

The outdated belief that electrification is the only way to decarbonise gas use has taken hold within the suburbs of Australia’s cities. The decades strong push by renewable electricity advocates combined with little conversation about gas use decarbonisation through renewable gases has led to grass roots renewable energy advocates and local governments having little more to go off than the simple message that gas has to go.

This is leading to bottom-up influences on policy which has resulted in trojan anti-gas policies being introduced from the local government level. These policies then have the potential to influence State and federal policy as in the case of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.

Under the NCC 2022 whole-of-home energy calculations, some higher emitting electricityonly homes are incentivised over a lower emitting gas inclusive homes where the only defining difference between the homes is that the gas home uses gas. Aside from the immediate absurdity of incentivising higher emissions today, the all-electric homes would be locked into electrical heating options regardless of whether renewable gases become the least-cost option for gas use decarbonisation in the future.

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outcomes identified within the FFCRC research project which act against the opportunity for renewable gases to deliver a lower cost decarbonisation outcome for Australia households.

Luckily, analysis of existing policies was only part of this research. The researchers included interviews with stakeholders. They talked to built environment stakeholders including urban planners, architects, building designers, and developers regarding future uses of gas for domestic energy supply, including the future use of renewable gases.

Through these interviews they found that most stakeholders were anti-emissions and not anti-renewable gas at all. Rather, they simply didn’t know that renewable gases existed or were an option for retail gas decarbonisation. Once opening the conversation about renewable gases with some developers in particular, the excitement of potentially developing Australia’s first renewable gas suburbs began to set in.

This all comes together to expose a dynamic additional front on which the gas industry as a whole needs to turn its attention. We’re already well behind the eight ball with policies being pursued to shut out any gas use in new homes in certain jurisdictions, and to incentivise electrification in others. However, a whole new range of potential grass roots advocates for a renewable gas future has also been exposed.

The gas industry is not too late to come to the party and begin having the conversation about the future of gas use in the home – but we don’t have much time to lose either. We are now better aware of this additional set of challenges thanks to welcoming in new people from different backgrounds to take a long hard look at our industry and how it interacts with customers and communities and we are all better off for it.

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

Prepare early for pipeline projects now

By Karen Polglaze, Communications Manager, APGA

The history of the Keystone XL Pipeline is a nightmare for everyone in the industry, its destiny decided by political leaders of different persuasions. Proponents were left in limbo as it was off, then on and then off again following changes in White House leadership.

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t wasn’t just political leaders: stakeholders and the public for and against the pipeline influenced these decisions. Could the same thing happen in Australia? The answer to that must be yes. As trust in institutions has declined in our country, people are demanding greater transparency and accountability in an increasing range of circumstances.

Proponents of projects such as pipelines (old and new), must prepare for this in the earliest stages of their projects, according to Professor Peta Ashworth, co-designer of the Future Fuels CRC Social Licence to Operate Training Package.

Social licence to operate is based on credibility, legitimacy and trust. Once established between project proponents and all the stakeholders in the project, a social licence may be created but it must be nurtured and maintained. It is easy to lose but hard to gain. Unless acceptance of the project is shared across the entire network of stakeholders affected by its operations and throughout the lifecycle of the asset, a social licence is likely to fail.

Losing it can have serious and expensive consequences. These may include increasingly stringent approvals processes, rerouting of pipelines and a contagion affect that can negatively impact on future projects by the same company, and on projects from other companies that are similar in nature.

For example, the Eastern Creek Energy from Waste project was refused consent in 2018. A revised proposal from a new proponent was going through a public consultation phase at the time of writing. Of a total of 630 submissions received, 600 reportedly objected to the project.

Without training and experience, as well as deep involvement in stakeholder groups, pinpointing likely objections and addressing the issues of concern to stakeholders could be difficult, Professor Ashworth says.

“You cannot underestimate where the opposition is going to come from,” she says.

The Social Licence to Operate Training Package was designed after a survey of industry stakeholders, including from APGA, was conducted. The survey found, among other things, that while there was an awareness of the importance of a social licence to operate, there was little understanding of its meaning, of how it

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Proponents of pipeline projects must prepare in the earliest stages of their projects.

could be enabled, and how it translated into relevance for the pipeline industry.

The training package has been designed to be practical and hands on. The package includes a module on stakeholder analysis that provides the basic requirements to identify the range of project stakeholders, what their interests and concerns are, and how to prioritise those interests and concerns.

It also uses a number of case studies to help participants learn from the experiences of others.

Being self-paced it allows participants to progress at a rate that works for the individual, either on their own or with a group of peers if they choose. This provides the potential to apply the learnings and the processes that are part of the modules to work situations and projects that may be planned or under way.

Training package co-designer Dr Kathy Witt, also from the University of Queensland, said the training aimed to increase understanding of the crucial importance of gaining and maintaining social licence.

“We really emphasise that obtaining a social licence is not a tick-the-box exercise,” she says.

“It involves really understanding the community, what are their needs and what are their concerns…bringing them all along with the project. ‘’Good design requires more than an engineering solution. We believe cultural and ethical considerations are also part of good design in terms of community engagement.”

Dr Witt says the benefits of working to obtain a social licence early in the development of a project can be considerable.

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gaining and maintaining a social licence, and people are realising that incorporating these things early into the design phase can save money,” she says.

“There’s a lot more pressure on every project to be more transparent. Increasingly, this is a critical element of social performance and there is more demand for this in many aspects of corporate accountability.”

Professor Ashworth says that there is an increasing awareness and understanding of the importance of the social licence to operate, and this can only benefit the pipeline industry, as well as other industries, and the public, in Australia.

“People are more attuned to the social licence to operate, and they know they need to make it happen,” she says.

She encouraged people in the industry to take advantage of the Social Licence to Operate Training Package which is free to APGA members.

“It gives you a lot of skills, and builds awareness around what you need to consider,” she says “And the more skills people have, the better things will be.”

Senior decision makers, managers and executives are particularly encouraged to take up the training package to help spread awareness and thus provide the best outcomes for the industry.

So far, around 50 people have enrolled in the training package and around 20 have completed it.

APGA members can sign-up for the Social Licence to Operate Training Package either via the Future Fuels CRC or by the APGA website: www. apga.net.au/ social-licence-operate-trainingregistration (APGA website log-on required).

FUTURE FUELS CRC

The economics that unlock Australian biomethane

By David Norman, CEO of Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre

As Australia develops hydrogen industries in every state, it’s worth also looking at the potential of another future fuel, biomethane, to deliver our net-zero energy needs.

As Australia speeds up its decarbonisation, sources of useable, viable cost-effective energy will become increasingly attractive, and there is much discussion about the advantages of a renewable gas target, similar to the renewal energy target that has been operating in the National Electricity Market for decades.

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iomethane is made from biological sources like agricultural waste, then upgraded to pipeline gas standards.

This creates a ‘drop in’ replacement for natural gas that could potentially quickly reduce emissions, both from the final use of the gas and in the waste and agriculture sectors that provide the feedstock.

Despite being a significant success in parts of Europe, and with over 100 biogas plants already operating across Australia, there is only one network standard biomethane project, Jemena’s Malabar project in Sydney, which is due to start injection into their gas network in 2022.

To be a viable large-scale future fuel, biomethane needs the scale and economics to meet the needs of the energy market. And that is exactly what our latest research has delivered.

Future Fuels CRC commissioned the University of Adelaide to perform a national economic assessment to find the most viable locations for large scale bio-methane hubs in Australia. We have made the summary of this complex research available to everyone on our website at futurefuelscrc.com because it will support biomethane projects as they work towards investment approvals and inform state and federal governments of the regions

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with the most potential.

The research took into account spatial data, including feedstock availability, proximity to gas infrastructure, costs of utilities and current land use surveys to show ‘heatmaps’ of regions with the best levelised cost of energy.

The most commercially viable locations are within close proximity to major cities and near major Queensland sugarcane production, making them ideal for network injection. The analysis suggests that full-scale bio-methane plants would mostly range from $10/GJ to $25/GJ for network injected gas. Remember these figures are for an almost net-zero emission gas, not a fossil fuel.

As Australia speeds up its decarbonisation, sources of useable, viable cost-effective energy will become increasingly attractive, and there is much discussion about the advantages of a renewable gas target, similar to the renewal energy target that has been operating in the National Electricity Market for decades that provides a clear, investable basis to bring new technologies into the market.

The future of energy has already started to connect different industries to the energy industry in new and exciting ways. Hydrogen energy is already connecting gas with electricity and the water industry, and biomethane will connect gas with farming, forestry, waste and waste water sectors in ways that can strengthen all parties by bringing sustainability, lower emissions and also generate new revenue streams.

By seeking out the highest value areas in Australia we are helping developers, governments and other stakeholders to narrow their search and speed up future real projects with better prospects for success.

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Also this month I very much support the Pipeliner’s theme of women in the pipeline industry. Our industry needs to better reflect and benefit from all the talent Australia has to offer and our research coordinators Martha Le and Dr Fari Mahdavi are active members of the APGA’s Women in Leadership program.

It’s a great program to help develop the next generation of female leaders who will carry our industry forward.

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Victoria has bounced back from COVID-19 lockdowns with a number of projects on the go.

Gas and water security at the forefront in VIC Over the past year, there have been significant developments in Victoria, with projects improving water and gas security and facilitating recycled water networks to ensure a stronger and greener future for the state.

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head of projected gas supply issues, APA Group sanctioned a massive expansion of the South West pipeline in the Victorian Transmission System. The group has been working collaboratively with the Australian Energy Regulator and the Victorian government to expedite augmentation.

The proposed Western Outer Ring Main will ensure that all Victorians can continue to benefit from a reliable gas transmission system that meets the needs of the community both now and into the future.

Elsewhere, the Victorian government is helping to deliver a recycled water pipeline across the Kingston, Bayside and Monash areas.

With the investment set to generate $92 million for the local community.

APA to expand South West pipeline in Victoria APA Group announced on April 21 2022 that it had sanctioned a $60 million expansion of the South West pipeline through the installation of an additional compressor facility at Winchelsea compressor station.

The investment is anticipated to enable additional capacity in the Victorian transmission system ahead of projected gas supply shortfalls.

“As a leading provider of energy solutions for communities across Australia for over two decades, APA has a proud track record of supporting the Victorian Government in ensuring energy security for Victorian

homes, business and industry,” says APA CEO Rob Wheals.

Western Outer Ring Man to aid in natural gas shortages The Western Outer Ring Main (WORM) project is a proposed high pressure, buried, gas transmission pipeline approximately 51 km in length. The project will address a key capacity constraint in the VTS by providing a new highpressure connection between existing sources of natural gas supply in the north and east with those in the west of the state.

The WORM will help deliver sufficient gas to Victorian homes for heating and cooking on very cold days, as well as supplying gas for power generation during times of peak electricity demand.

Addressing the missing link will deliver improved network reliability by increasing the amount of gas that can be stored for times of peak demand and ensuring sufficient volumes of gas can be moved where it’s needed the most.

South West Loddon Pipeline complete The South West Loddon Pipeline project has been completed, providing reliable water supply to residents across central north-west Victoria.

The $80.6 million stage 2 project constructed approximately 1300 km of trunk and lateral pipelines to increase water security to approximately 600 landowners in the region.

The pipeline provides secure reticulated water

supply to over 1500 rural prosperities across km² of land surrounding Inglewood, Newbridge, St Arnaud and Wedderburn.

“The completion of the pipeline is a major milestone,” says Minister for Water Lisa Neville.

“I thank local Farmers Federal members and everyone in the community who advocated for the project and worked with us to deliver it – it will bring big benefits for the region.”

Recycled water network to replenish the South East Kingston City Council welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to provide $24.8 million towards the $72 million pipeline to deliver recycled water to its world class golf courses, market gardeners, farmers and growers, sporting ovals and parklands in its Green Wedge.

An extensive 42 km pipeline will deliver recycled water to 46 sites across Kingston, Bayside and Monash, helping to save precious drinking water and offering a sustainable solution to the challenges of stormwater irrigation in a changing climate.

“The Dingley Recycled Water Scheme is a great example of Councils working in partnership with the Victorian Government to deliver initiatives that tick off multiple priorities for our community – preserving our environment, preserving and strengthening agriculture in our Green Wedge, fostering our businesses and taking steps to mitigate the impacts of climate change,” says Kingston Mayor Steve Staikos.

For more information on the latest industry news, projects and products visit www.pipeliner.com.au

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The Women's Pipeline Forum aims to empower women to lead by developing an environment of opportunity within the industry.

Q&A with Kate Cuic The Women’s Pipeline Forum (WPF) was formed in 2021 on a groundswell of support which gained impetus from the graduates of the APGA Women’s Leadership Development Program.

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his is the first article in a regular series that will highlight the important work of APGA committees through the views of a committee member. Kate Cuic of Peter Norman Personnel and one of the drivers behind the establishment of the WPF speaks about how and why it was set up and what the committee hopes to achieve.

The WPF is the first APGA committee that Kate has served on and she is one of a very enthusiastic bunch. The WPF has three subcommittees as well as subcommittees to deal with events in most jurisdictions and in New Zealand. The Research Subcommittee will examine areas that need to be targeted in relation to gender in the pipeline industry, the

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Advocacy Subcommittee will focus on promoting diversity in the industry and the Education Subcommittee will look at education and mentoring programs.

Q: How did the committee proponents go about recruiting members?

The lack of diversity in the industry has been a conversation I’ve been having with women I meet in my work and at APGA events. Being part of a minority and gender diversity is a something we have in common which has rallied interest so it’s not too difficult to drum up involvement and participation.

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Peter Norman Personnel and Women’s Pipeline Forum member Kate Cuic.

about what to do and how to go about addressing gender diversity. The seed of a group such as WPF has always been there, and it’s been wonderful to see it germinate from the pilot program [of the AWLDP] where we put some fertiliser on it and it has absolutely just taken off.

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Q: How did you gauge interest in the WPF? We put out a quick survey during the APGA Virtual Convention last year and a separate email campaign shortly afterward, to gather some information from women in member companies who were not aware that an industry specific committee was being formed on gender diversity issues. It was a simple exercise which we had a great response from women right across Australia wanting to be involved, and volunteer to be part of the committee.

Q: Why now? Gender issues are not new in the workforce.

The time is right. Businesses have long recognised the benefits of a diverse workforce and women in leadership. It’s not about women simply stepping up, that’s not what’s going on here, it’s bigger than that. From our conversations during the AWLDP, there was a very clear message that we need to get on with sorting this out for future generations and to

create that space for businesses and women to address gender diversity for our industry.

The WPF gives visibility to the issue and a voice for women to network and collaborate on the changes we are looking for, and then promoting them back to our APGA members’ businesses by saying, ‘Here are some things we can do, here are some programs, here’s how to create opportunities for diversity.

Q: Why is it important to APGA’s member companies that the WPF succeeds?

We’ve tended to consider the behavioral / soft stuff around gender diversity as secondary and extrinsic to our industry so we’ve only ever had technical interest groups, and we still have gender inequity and inequality after decades of dealing with it in other ways. This continues to impact members’ businesses in a technical way in terms of attracting, sourcing and retaining talent, and/or developing future leaders which ultimately limits our industry.

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it, we’ve got a platform through which to deal with those systemic issues that have caused disadvantage for women in the industry. It does need to be called out and talked about like a technical issue within our industry.

At the end of the day, it’s for the greater good of our industry and members who will reap the benefits of WPF’s success.

Q: What are the short-term and long-term goals of the WPF? Right now, it’s about visibility and voice. As far as the long-term goes, it’s to improve gender diverse leadership in our industry. There is much research and evidence on the benefits of gender parity and having a lot more women in leadership roles or leading business. Member businesses are going to be playing a huge role in the structural changes that are needed for women to thrive. If WPF can empower women to lead by developing an environment of opportunity within the industry then that’s obviously going to be good for everyone.

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APGA Women’s Leadership Development Program.

Creating cultural change to support gender equality in engineering

By Margaret Gayen and Carina Nixon.

Since the first woman graduated from an Australian engineering degree in 1944, the engineering and pipeline industries have made significant gender equality progress, including with the election of APGA's first female President, Donna McDowall in 2021. The introduction of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination policies, female-oriented mentoring programs, networking opportunities, and training courses such as the APGA Women’s Leadership Development Program, have helped foster better working environments and provided support for the women who have joined the industry.

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espite these initiatives women make up only 15 per cent of the current Australian engineering workforce, and there remains significant attrition of women over the age of 30 from the industry. This is because cultural change has not occurred at the same rate as structural change.

Women in STEM groups and women’s

In 2021, APGA elected it's first female President Donna McDowall.

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development programs, while valuable, maintain the idea that gender imbalance is a women’s issue – and can appear to favour women while discriminating against men. It is common for women to hear phrases such as, “she only got the job because she’s a woman” – an attitude that undermines women who have earned leadership positions, causes push-back against gender equality

APGA Women's Pipeline Forum.

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initiatives, and creates a hostile culture for women to work in.

Often these attitudes come from a lack of understanding rather than actual malice - it is therefore critically important that we educate those who have not experienced bias, so that they can become aware of it, learn to recognise it in systems and culture, and appreciate the compounding

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"We are applying a particular focus on stories that demonstrate how the experiences of men and women differ in our industry, and how gender differences can be a result of difference in experience and opportunity, and not a difference in genetics."

Margaret Gayen Margaret Gayen is a Mechanical / Project Engineer at GPA Engineering. Based in South Australia, Margaret has experience in the manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas sectors, with her recent work focusing on the feasibility of hydrogen injection into Australian gas transmission pipelines and distribution networks. Passionate about supporting women in the industry, Margaret was a mentor in the Women in Mining Network (WIMnetSA) and Women in Resources (WinRSA) 2021 Mentoring Program and has joined the newly formed APGA Women’s Pipeline Forum. She was also a participant in the APGA Women’s Leadership Development Program in 2020. In 2021, Margaret was recognised as one of the Engineers Australia (South Australia) Force Forty Engineers.

Carina Nixon Carina Nixon is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer working at GPA Engineering. She primarily supports GPA's portfolio of hydrogen and renewable energy projects and is well versed on all elements of the hydrogen supply chain and decarbonisation strategies.

Carina has joined the APGA Women’s Leadership Development Program for 2022 and is a member of the Brisbane YPF Committee.

Carina is an experienced program coordinator who is passionate about diversity in STEM. She previously spent her free time running and chairing the Spark Engineering Camps where disadvantaged youth get to experience what university is like for a week. Recently she has started working with WeAspire to run their Executive Experience Days as part of their Millennial Leadership Program.

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effect of micro-aggressions. With education and conversation, we can realise that it is not just women who lose out in a gender-unequal world, and that we all need to work together to create change.

Unconscious bias training, discussions about recognising one’s privileges, and sharing of genderbiased experiences are examples of valuable initiatives to start these conversations. Sharing stories is particularly powerful: demonstrating vulnerability and showing emotion through stories builds empathy, involvement and investment.

When followed with an open question-andanswer session, it facilitates respectful discussion on a topic that otherwise can be considered taboo, and creates opportunity for mental re-framing and positive resolutions. It just requires two things – someone brave enough to speak up, and an audience that is brave enough to listen. We are applying a particular focus on stories that demonstrate how the experiences of men and women differ in our industry, and how gender differences can be a result of difference in experience and opportunity, and not a difference in genetics. We have presented our own stories to our colleagues, and we are now collecting stories from people in the pipeline industry to support a paper and presentation at the APGA Convention in September. We believe that sharing these stories can initiate a cultural shift so that we can all work together: let’s build an industry that doesn’t just count women, but makes women feel like they count.

Please provide your stories you are willing to share, that can help us start these conversations. https://forms.gle/t2dtsgArMSoveNTs9.

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Modester Chawirah – Enscope’s driving force in workplace equality Enscope believes that equality, diversity, and inclusion are important values that should not only flow through the business and workplace, but also through the pipeline industry.

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s a valuable member of Enscope’s Senior Management Team, Modester Chawirah is a driving force in ensuring that these values flourish in the workplace and her work is not only inspiring, but also appreciated and held in high regard.

Modester Chawirah has been Enscope’s Contracts and Commercial Manager since early 2021. Since joining Enscope, Modester quickly settled into a male dominated environment, bringing expertise and a fresh perspective in the areas of commercial management, contracts administration, dispute avoidance and resolution, as well as in the areas of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Following 15 years in infrastructure, resources and oil and gas, Modester has contributed to Enscope and to the pipelines industry through her knowledge and experience on complex projects and ability to manage complex relationships. She has an ability to support her opinion with knowledge and consideration and she will not shy from voicing her belief but always in a respectful manner.

Modester’s natural leadership also glows through her active membership in Enscope’s Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander

Engagement Working Group (AEWG).

Enscope’s AEWG was launched early 2021 as an initiative to increase cultural awareness and to foster positive aboriginal engagement.Modester has been a proactive advocate of the initiative since its inception.

I have always enjoyed the work and the knowledge that I’m contributing to changing the landscape around me,” Modester says.

“It’s an industry where I get to mix with people from different professional backgrounds which can be fascinating. On any given day, I can start by having discussions with welders to project managers to lawyers and do my very best to understand how they all fit into the same project.

“I have had numerous fantastic mentors throughout my career and have always taken the time to listen to them and learn but also always remained true to myself. I’ve never wanted to be ‘one of the guys’ as there’s always been enough of them.”

Enscope provides project development, project management, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning in support of energy infrastructure developments. The company can deliver EPCM and EPC projects

Enscope provides project development, project management, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Modester Chawirah.

direct for clients, or can support its clients and partners as part of an integrated project team.

It also undertakes stand-alone analysis and assessments to help define the scope, cost and schedule for prospective projects, or to support the needs of existing assets.

The team comprises of project managers, designers, construction managers, engineers, commissioning technicians and trade qualified electrical and instrumentation technicians capable of fulfilling typical functional roles in EPC and EPCM-style project delivery organisations, or as part of the construction contractor’s team. Modester is an exceptional female leader, and Enscope believes that she plays a valuable role in the pipelines industry.

“I have always believed that if I’m my true self and do the best job I can do, the rest will fall in place – but you must enjoy it and work hard,” she says. “I have always looked for employers that allow me the freedom to grow. Enscope is progressive and forward thinking and gives its employees that freedom to develop their best ideas through to action.”

For more information visit www.enscope.com.au

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Newly appointed HIFraser Group Managing Director Jodie Draper thinks the future is bright (and green) for women in pipelines As Australian owned HIFraser Group celebrates its 35th anniversary under the ownership of the Kirkby family, one of its long time team members, Jodie Draper, has stepped up to become Managing Director.

HIFraser and Elogen will supply electrolysers to Australia and New Zealand.

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riginally founded by Hugh Ian Fraser in Tasmania in the early 1950s, the company commenced a 70-year relationship that now sees the HIFraser business unit providing end to end design, engineering and manufacturing service to the Australian Navy.

Since the purchase of HIFraser by the Kirkby family in 1982, the organisation has expanded to a group of five highly specialised businesses operating across a range of critical national industries.

Pipeline Actuation Control (PAC) is headquartered in Perth, focusing on pneumatic and hydraulic systems in mining, oil and gas. Located

The in-line inspection piper INGU.

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in Melbourne, Eastern Automation manufacture and supply mechanical automation systems across industrial, waste, water and construction.

In 2015, the group looked west and found a company offering niche instrumentation products and service to mining, and oil and gas, acquiring Aquip Systems based in Perth and subsequently Flowservices (now Aquip Flowservices) in Queensland.

Working under Aquip’s previous owner Bryan Rogers was a dedicated right-hand woman, Jodie Draper. Having started with Aquip in 2002 as Sales Coordinator, Draper knew the business inside out. When HIFraser bought the company and Bryan retired six months later, Jodie took the helm as General Manager. And she’s never looked back.

“I’ve always loved working in this industry. The dynamic nature of the work and the diversity of the people means that every day is different and within our Group there’s been so much opportunity to learn and develop,” Draper says.

“One of our core values in the HIFraser Group is that we are a family company. We are owned by the Kirkby family who are actively involved in the organisation, and we see our employees, suppliers and customers as part of our family too. We try to always do the right thing by all, ensuring we find The Australian Pipeliner | July 2022

the right solutions for our customers, not just a quick fix. We are with them for the long term.”

After 20 years in the business, Draper takes pride in her commitment to the HIFraser family. She believes in recognising and celebrating the achievements of people in the business and is constantly looking for ways to improve her team’s at-work experience and their personal and professional development. She is a passionate advocate of gender equality, and supports her employees to prioritise their wellbeing with flexible work options and adaptable workplace models.

“It’s crucial to me that we recognise the importance of the wellbeing of our employee’s families at home,” she says.

On the subject of families, at home Draper is a mother of two beautiful young children with her husband, Stafford. Due to arrive as this article is published, the Draper family are expecting their third addition, and while she’s keen to get back to work, Draper knows she will be supported by the business to take whatever time she needs.

When asked about how she sees the role of women in pipeline related industries, Draper is passionate and optimistic about the future.

“We have a large representation of women at all levels of the business including senior management.

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I believe in giving our team members every chance to build long and rewarding careers within our company, see them develop and grow not only in a professional capacity, but in their personal lives too,” she says.

In fact, there are several examples of long-term team members at HIFraser who have stepped up in the ranks. The most recent move has seen Aquip Office Manager Vicki Lamb move interstate and take on the role of General Manager of the Aquip Flowservices business in Queensland.

“After 12 years in our Perth office, Vicki trekked across the country with her French Bulldog in tow.

Her knowledge of the business will be a great addition to the team there,” Draper says.

“We have an amazing depth of knowledge and technical experience in all of our business units and as Managing Director I want to protect this knowledge and pass it on to the upcoming generation of team members.”

This depth of technical knowledge allows the HIFraser Group to seek out new technology and product innovation, having brought many global brands to Australia. A recent addition to its portfolio is the in-line inspection piper, INGU.

“We knew when we saw the INGU product that this was something that would benefit our pipeline customers. The ability to get uninterrupted condition-critical data that can be self-managed and with no downtime to operations is a game changer,” Draper says.

Draper is also acutely aware of the innovation and technological advances required to decarbonise industry globally. This has led to HIFraser joining strengths with a French company, Elogen, to supply electrolysers in Australian and New Zealand for the production of green hydrogen.

“With the technical and engineering expertise we possess in our HIFraser and PAC businesses, we will locally assemble the balance of plant of Elogen’s state of the art PEM electrolysers and adapt them to Australian standards. We will then provide our customers local on-going maintenance and support. We are very excited to play a role in the future of green hydrogen,” she says.

With five diverse and demanding business units under her leadership, Draper has her work cut out for her but hopes that her experience sets an example for young women thinking about entering industry.

HIFraser Group Managing Director Jodie Draper.

“I’ve had an amazing experience over the past two decades,” Draper says. “While I’ve been loyal, in return the rewards for me professionally and personally have been countless and I look forward to supporting other young people to take a similar journey.”

For more information visit www.hifraser.com.au/about-us/our-companies

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Iplex is proud to have pioneered numerous new technologies into the Australian pipeline industry.

Iplex puts women at the forefront of industry With over 80 years’ experience, Iplex has an excellent understanding of the challenges the water industry faces.

Iplex’s experienced and knowledgeable team actively works and collaborates with customers and the industry to provide safe, secure and innovative water solutions today and into the future. Iplex is helping to solve Australia’s water industry challenges by placing women at the forefront.

Donelle Jones Donelle Jones is the Head of Marketing, Innovation and Customer Experience at Iplex and has been with the company for seven years.

Prior to joining the water industry, Jones held sales and marketing roles in the FMCG and B2B food service industries. This granted her the opportunity to gain great experience in customer service focused problem solving, strengthening the skills she has developed over her 25-year career.

When an opportunity arose with Iplex Pipelines allowing her to be based in Brisbane alongside her family, Jones was more than happy to make the transition into the water industry.

At Iplex, she could leverage her sales and marketing skills within the pipe manufacturing industry.

Jones explains to The Australian Pipeliner that her proudest moments working at Iplex stem from her role as a leader and motivator.

“I always feel the proudest when I have been able to create opportunities for others to succeed, develop and grow,” she says. “I have been fortunate in my career to have been supported in that way, and I continue to try to find ways to help others move forward

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Head of Marketing, Innovation and Customer Experience Donelle Jones.

in their careers.”

“The pipeline industry in Australia has such an important purpose. The industry helps manage one of the most precious resources we have on this planet; water. The movement of water is simply essential to the survival of the human race. In the pipeline industry, we have The Australian Pipeliner | July 2022

National Customer Relationship Coordinator Paula Keinzley.

such an important role to play in supporting the broader water industry to move this resource to where it is needed."

“Whether it is needed for transporting fresh water for drinking or crop irrigating or moving wastewater to treatment plants or managing stormwater capture and movement, the Pipeline

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industry has a very important role to play,” says Jones.

Being a woman in such a male dominated industry is a challenge, says Jones, but it can be aided by an improved balance in diversity of all kinds.

Thankfully, times are changing.

More and more opportunities are being created for women to come together and discuss their position in the industry, granting the chance to develop systems and networks of support. Moreover, there are opportunities to learn from each other’s experiences and to discuss common challenges women still face.

“The current topic of discussion around imposter syndrome is a great example, where this common experience, felt by many women has at last an opportunity to be discussed openly,” says Jones. “I think it helps to empower women and provide greater confidence through shared knowledge.”

Paula Keinzley Paula Keinzley is the National Customer Relationship Coordinator at Iplex and has been with the company for over 19 years. With a total of 25 years of experience in the water industry, Keinzley has seen first-hand the industry’s shift to being more inclusive and diverse.

Keinzley began at a smaller PE fabrication company but was always interested in learning more about the range of products and various market segments within the water industry. It was a natural progression for Keinzley to make the transition into a role with Iplex where she has since established a strong foundation of knowledge and experience.

There are several things that Keinzley are proud of throughout her longstanding career in the industry, both personal and professional achievements. That being said, the most meaningful to her are the relationships she has forged with people at all levels of the business.

Having been in the company and industry for many years, she has been motivated and driven by many different factors. Currently, admits Keinzley, her motivation lies in her enjoyment of the work and environment. On a daily basis, she is challenged to be better and affect the journeys of those around her in a positive way.

“Many of the people I’ve had the pleasure to work with in this industry have encouraged me to grow, learn and most importantly, share these learnings with others. That’s been my greatest influence, being open to learn and to always

Keinzley is now excited for the future of women within the industry.

share what you know,” says Keinzley. Fast forwarding 20 years, Keinzley is now excited for the future of women within the industry.

“Traditionally, roles within operational, technical and management functions were male dominated,” she says. “It’s wonderful to see more women in these roles, showcasing their expertise and knowledge in our industry.”

While there is a lot to learn and understand about the industry, Keinzley believes that it’s worthwhile for the opportunities that can be afforded to anyone, especially women, who give it a go.

“I would still say that many see women’s roles

in this industry in an administrative capacity,” she says. “Changing this perception needs to continue.”

Conclusion Innovation has always been at the core of Iplex’s approach, and the business is proud to have pioneered numerous new technologies into the Australian water industry. Likewise, while there is a long way to go before reaching true equality within the water industry, Iplex is striving to lessen the divide by uplifting the women within the business and giving them the opportunity to further themselves and their careers.

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Pipe Pro Drilling director Danielle James is proof women can get the job done From humble start-up to expert specialists, Pipe Pro Drilling's Danielle James has been there since the beginning.

Meet Pipe Pro Drilling and its expert crew.

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anielle James is the joint director of Pipe Pro Directional Drilling alongside her husband Jason and has been an integral part of building the company from the ground up since it was founded in 2013.

In charge of a multitude of crucial responsibilities, Danielle spends much of her time in the office overseeing human resources (HR) and safety preparations for all and upcoming projects.

Likewise, one of Danielle’s key roles is inducting and onboarding new employees to the company and familiarising them with clients.

James explains to The Australian Pipeliner that building Pipe Pro Drilling was difficult in the beginning. At the time, Danielle was still a teacher and gave birth to her daughter, Remi, within the first year of starting the business.

Understandably, it was daunting for both Danielle and her husband to navigate how to get a business off the ground whilst also being first-time parents.

“As there was little cash flow and we started with older machinery, getting substantial large contracts was a challenge,” she says. “We mainly started doing small road crossings of subcontracting to larger drilling companies for much lower rates.”

“We spent a lot of time meeting with people and presenting our capabilities and Jason’s expertise. Quality of work was something that impressed those early clients and through word-ofmouth we slowly grew our client base, but it was a really hard time and we worked long hours.”

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In the beginning, Danielle was on maternity leave with the intention to return to teaching parttime while helping build Pipe Pro alongside her husband.

Impressively, after the first 12 months Pipe Pro began acquiring several larger scale contracts and hiring enough new employees that doing both was not possible.

By that time, Danielle had been in teaching for 10 years and had been looking forward to taking on an administrative role once the business took off.

To her surprise, success came a lot quicker than she had anticipated. She soon moved into managing Pipe Pro full-time and hasn’t looked back since.

Now with two kids at school, Danielle can be much more present in the company. Previously she spent half her time working from home so she could be near her children, but not only can she be present in the office every day, she also has an administrative assistant and site managers to soften the workload. This has given her significantly more time to focus on innovating the business and developing a strategic plan for the future of the company.

Danielle has invested a great deal of time implementing several programs to enable Pipe Pro Drilling to operate entirely online.

This includes ensuring all crewmembers have iPads on which they complete and check-off daily safety checks, progress logs and timesheets. All of The Australian Pipeliner | July 2022

this is automatically uploaded to the company’s system which Danielle can monitor and access from her office.

This online innovation has brought Pipe Pro Drilling firmly into the modern business era and helps keep it running smoothly.

Being a woman and mother in a male dominated industry is certainly a challenge, but she has taken the obstacles to success in her stride.

By having men and women working alongside each other, whether it’s on job sites or in board rooms, brings a level of diversity and depth to any company.

This, says Danielle, is something everyone in leadership should strive to achieve in their businesses. Likewise, she believes one of the best ways women can break into the industry is by having the confidence to apply for the jobs they want, to ask for the promotion they’re chasing or the pay-rise they deserve.

“Too often I see women take a back seat and settle for what they have but if you really want something you must work hard and chase after it,” she says. “Don’t be intimidated of scared to but forward your ideas or start something new.”

Danielle has noticed a change in the industry dynamics over the last decade.

“Groups like NAWIC and Tradeswomen Australia are doing amazing things to support women and I think there are more opportunities now for younger women to enter the civil

Co-Director of Pipe Pro Drilling, Jason James, on site.

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Co-Director of Pipe Pro Drilling, Danielle James, in office.

In addition to Pipe Pro Drilling, Danielle and Jason also own and manage James Vac Solutions.

construction industry,” she says. “I see through speaking with women in NAWIC that there are growing numbers of women in leadership roles across Australia which is great to see.

“I love seeing women support women anytime but, in our industry, this is so important. The confidence and comradery between women really grow when we have each other’s back. I am such a

big supporter of companies that I see hiring women across all areas of their businesses.”

In fact, in 2019 Danielle was recognised for her hard work as Victorian Business Woman of the year by NAWIC. “This was most definitely the highlight of my career so far. I felt so incredibly honoured to be recognised by NAWIC,” she says. “I have met

some incredible women in civil construction over the years so to stand up and receive that award was just amazing. After all the challenges we have faced along the way to be recognised and rewarded for this made it all worthwhile.

“Although we are still a long way off, I do see a shift and women in the industry should be proud of what we are achieving.”

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Pioneers of change TDM Group Australia’s subsidiary The Drain Main is paving the way for women interested in the pipeline industry to grow their skills to become the best in the business.

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he group of TDM entities are proud to be leading the way with equal opportunity employment and presenting opportunities for women to have a rewarding career within the trenchless and pipeline rehabilitation sector.

The Drain Man’s Rosie Bureta and Viktorija Rajicic are testimony to The Drain Man’s promise of providing equal opportunity within the workplace.

Despite neither of the women having any previous experience in drain clearing and relining when they joined The Drain Man, their attitudes, work ethic and hunger to learn has lead to Bureta and Rajicic being recognised across the business as one of its strongest pull in place (PIP) relining crews.

Working as a team, the pair are extremely productive and diligent in how they go about their work – having a high level of attention to detail, focused on ensuring their work is delivered in a safe and efficient manner and pride in how they work and prepare themselves.

Bureta and Rajicic have not only enhanced their skills and learnt a new trade but have also built a friendship which they believe is crucial to their success.

Rosie Bureta – The Drain Main crew leader Bureta first started with The Drain Man in September 2018 after having a background in concreting and realising that career path was taking a toll on her body.

After four years working with The Drain Man, Bureta is now the crew leader after making her way up through different roles.

Admitting it was a lot to learn at first, she says the first couple of months in the job she was more reserved and needed a lot of guidance from her crew leader at the time.

“Being in an all-male industry and being female was daunting at first. But as I found my feet, the guys were pretty awesome to learn off,” she says.

“The chance to learn off Brad and other supervisors really helped me have the confidence every day to be able to know what I'm doing now.

Today, I can do it with my eyes closed, whereas before I needed someone to hold my hand.”

Bureta says there are so many aspect of the job that her team need to prepare and says it is important to have someone on your team who you can communicate with and a strong partnership with.

The Drain Man’s Rosie Bureta and Viktorija Rajicic.

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The Drain Man promises to providr equal opportunity within the workplace.

She says by having Rajicic on her team makes everything easier.

“I was lucky enough to work with someone like Vik who knew me when we started and that's how I got her into the industry. She knows what I require, without me having to say, and she is always covering my back,” Bureta says.

Despite being a male-dominated industry, Bureta says she has a lot more respect for the men she works alongside every day. She says at first when she was working by herself, she made a few errors and expected her male co-workers to yell at her. Instead, they were patient and helped Bureta get through the job a lot easier.

“Especially given the fact that I didn't have much experience at first, and now knowing a lot more what I did back then, surprisingly, I haven't made many errors in the last years. I also challenged myself as well because I was the only female, to be honest, I wanted to be the best,” she says.

Bureta encourages any females wanting to get into the industry to not be afraid and give it a go.

“You need to trust that you will improve by being patient and just being open to new things, and willing to give anything a go.”

Looking to the future Bureta has her sights set on becoming a supervisor and continue learning as much as she can about the industry.

“There's a lot that I need to improve on and learn, but I just want to down pat one thing at a time and eventually become the best at it,” Bureta says.

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was at a crossroads in her life, Rajici secured an interview through Bureta for a job with The Drain Man. After a couple of weeks of uncertainty, Rajici stuck at it and three years later works alongside Bureta completing relining jobs.

“If I am being honest, I had no idea what I was doing at the start, but it is something you can pick up if you are willing to learn,” she says.

“I'm still learning. I'm not quite at Rosie’s level at the moment but she's teaching me new things every day. There's a lot of different things to learn from camera work to knowing how to work the jet – it has lots of different aspects.”

Coming from a sporting background, Rajici had always imagined herself working in an outdoor environment but says it does come with its challenges. She recalls that when arriving at some jobs and knocking on the door of the customer, they would look at her and obviously surprised to see a female. However, Rajici says once they realise, she is here for the job and it is completed they are fine.”

“My advice to any woman looking to join the industry is to just go for it. It doesn't matter being

a female in a male dominated industry these days, so don’t be afraid or worried about anything anymore, just go for it,” she says.

The Drain Main The Drain Man is contracted by Yarra Valley Water to perform House Connection Branch Rehabilitation where Bureta and Rajicic have been instrumental in the successful delivery of works ensuring their work is completed to the highest standard, in a timely fashion and minimal disruption to their customers. Yarra Valley Water manager Paige Fergus says Bureta and Rajicic are one of the best crews.

“I cannot speak more highly of the work that they do, I think the work they do is just flawless,” Fergus says. “They have a strong focus on the customer as well, which is leaps and bounds above a lot of the other contract partners that we deal with.”

“By having the female-led crews, you know, TDM are kind of pioneers in that space. For us, and a lot of our other contract partners, I guess, they are making a lot of moves in having diversity and representation, particularly in

TDM Group has over 30 years of experience.

marginalized groups of people such as women in industry. TDM are the pioneers in that space for us making big waves, which is awesome to see.”

The Drain Man, the founding business of the group started as a general plumbing company in Melbourne over 30 years ago and has specialised as a drain clearing, relining and network services provider for over 20 years.

The group of companies is proudly Australian owned and operated and has expanded with operations in VIC, NSW and WA, of which has included the establishment of TDM Pipeline Solutions supporting growth across water utilities, local government and civil infrastructure, paving the way for the next generation of women in the industry.

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WOMEN IN PIPELINES The electrolyser at the Western Sydney Green Hydrogen Hub.

Delivering the future of gas through Australia’s most comprehensive green hydrogen demonstration The $15 million Western Sydney Green Gas project is a five-year trial that will convert solar and wind power into hydrogen gas, via electrolysis, which will then be stored for use across the Jemena Gas Network in New South Wales, the biggest gas distribution network in Australia. Zinfra, a leading engineering, project management, construction, operations and maintenance services provider, is Jemena’s project delivery partner, helping to execute the innovative project, which will explore how existing gas infrastructure can play a significant role in a green energy future.

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he project will be co-funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) who has committed $7.5 million in funding for the project. If the demonstration of hydrogen blending in the gas network, storage and electricity generation as ancillary service is successful, the solution could be expanded and replicated across Australia.

Zinfra’s Renewable Project Manager, Jarrod Irving, says that by working with Jemena on Australia’s most comprehensive green hydrogen demonstration project, Zinfra was not only able to understand the future potential integration of hydrogen within existing gas networks, but also use the experience to upskill its field force in working with hydrogen.

“We are currently going through a massive change in the energy landscape, and hydrogen could provide a solution to the energy trilemma of reliability, affordability and sustainability – through networks supplying decarbonised gas to

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consumers and as an energy storage mechanism,” Irving says.

“This transition is well supported within Zinfra thanks to its leading capabilities across both the electricity and gas sectors, in which hydrogen will play a significant role, whether it be through intermittent storage, electricity generation or network injection.

“Given this, we wanted to ensure that the project wasn’t treated just as a trial, but as an opportunity to expand our capabilities and upskill our workforce.”

As part of the project, Jemena purchased New South Wales’ first electrolyser which converts solar and wind power into hydrogen gas through a process called electrolysis.

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electricity through a microturbine or fuel cell to demonstrate the flexibility of hydrogen within future energy networks.

Using industry experience to achieve the right outcomes The facility design also presented unique challenges to overcome, one of those was the application of Australian Standards. The standards for piping, hazardous areas, already cover hydrogen, however, the Australian Standard for transmission pipelines (the hydrogen pipeline acts as a buffer storage facility) specifically excludes hydrogen.

This meant that Zinfra with the support of its engineering design consultant GPA Engineering had to utilise a hybrid of two standards for the buffer store pipeline – AS2885 for general pipeline design and ASME B31.12 for specific material and weld considerations with respect to interactions with hydrogen gas.

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standard day-to-day operations around managing natural gas, however, hydrogen acts differently.

“It was decided that new systems would be developed, including a Hydrogen 101 training program and new hydrogen permit system, to ensure the workers we have attending hydrogen facilities understand the way hydrogen works and how to safely complete maintenance tasks on hydrogen equipment,” Irving says.

“The hydrogen permitting system ensures tasks can be completed safely by allowing operational personnel experienced and trained in dealing with hydrogen to open hydrogen work permits. All training is completed and overseen by a registered training organisation with certificates provided to our personnel.”

Application of Novel Technology The application of electrolysis is not new, however, utilising large scale electrolysers to produce hydrogen is part of an emerging industry which is supported by a developing supply chain. This was severely impacted during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and had to be managed to avoid impacting the project delivery. In addition, the

Zinfra team managed lockdowns and air travel restrictions to work with the supplier to successfully complete Factory Acceptance Testing via video communication.

Zinfra prides itself on being responsive, flexible and collaborative – all essential attributes when working on a project that will feature several Australian and world firsts, including: • The world’s first renewable hydrogen pipeline • Australia’s first micro turbine to run on hydrogen and power the grid • The first fuel cell in Australia to power the grid • The first direct injection of hydrogen into a steel pipeline and natural gas blend.

Irving says that while Zinfra uses its experience and expertise in the power and gas sectors to deliver successful project outcomes, it also embraces continuous learning and improvement.

“Projects generally carry risks and complexity no matter how big or small, however the Western Sydney Green Gas project included some very significant challenges, in particular the application of novel technology and implementation of many firsts within Australia,” Irving says.

“Thanks to the support of a strong project team

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and project partners including GPA Engineering and Wasco Pty Ltd across the engineering and construction aspects, we have been able to overcome these challenges and deliver a facility that is the most comprehensive green hydrogen demonstration project in Australia.”

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EST Group’s Hydrostatic Test Plugs Headquartered in the USA, and represented by PipeServ, EST Group manufacture highly engineered products and repair services for shell and tube heat exchangers, condensers, coolers and chillers. Additionally, EST Group manufactures pipe plugs and pressure testing tools to simplify and speed-up pressure testing of piping, tubing, pipe and tube systems, pressure vessels, and many unique applications. PipeServ, with EST Group Services, provides a comprehensive range of test plugs required in hydrostatic pressure testing.

Hydrostatic Test Plugs Hydrostatic testing of pressure piping systems is often performed without questioning the methodology used and the results obtained. Various hydrostatic test plug designs are available to test complete piping systems or just the welded joints, all of which have their own set of parameters.

The range of test plugs from EST Group includes test plug designs to hydrostatically test open-ended piping systems and welded flange to pipe joints with their individual set of parameters and capabilities.

Extreme Test Pressure to 15000 PsiG.

GripTight MAX Hydrostatic Test Plugs for Pipelines For testing open-ended piping systems, the traditional method is either A) welding endcaps or B) weld neck flanges combined with blind flanges.

Then the entire system is filled with hydrostatic test fluid, typically water and the entire system is pressurized to the desired test pressure for the agreed period of time. Depending on the system, welding of end caps or additional flanges to be used in combination with blind flanges can significantly impact time and resources. The industry required a faster way of performing such tests to: • H ave a quicker method to blind off the openended pipe systems.

• H ave a more economical and effective method for hydrostatically testing open-ended pipe systems.

In response to these concerns, the EST Group developed the GripTight Max High-Pressure hydrostatic test plugs. Time and effort are saved when hydrostatically testing pipelines, spools, pipe racks and process modules. The time-consuming process of welding on end caps, then cutting them off and re-levelling the pipe end, is eliminated. EST Group’s high-pressure test plugs offer a fast, safe and re-usable solution.

GripTight MAX Test Plug benefits GripTight Max plugs (utilising new dual-serrated gripper technology) offer the following benefits: • E liminate welding end caps and associated

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procedures WPS/PQR/WPQ. • Safe and reliable testing with engineered selfgripping design.

• Higher hydrostatic test pressures.

• Provide superior grip in harder (up to HRC35) and smooth-wall pipes.

• Effective for: carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, inconel, incoloy, hastelloy, chromoly, clad pipes, hard materials, FRP and GRE. • Available up to 42-inch (larger sizes possible).

EST Group Isolation and Test Plugs for personnel safety and weld testing The EST Group Test Plugs range provides positive isolation and monitoring of potentially hazardous or explosive vapours upstream of a welding job and then effectively hydrotests the new weld connection. The GripTight Isolation Plug is available in a wide size range – from DN20 to DN1200 (¾-inch to 48-inch NPS) – with larger sizes available upon request. Using a traditional blind flange to test a weld in a 300 m length of DN300 Sch40 pipe would require filling the entire line with approximately 5800 litres of water. Using the GripTight Isolation Plug to test that same weld requires less than 5 litres of water.

High Lift Flange Weld Test Plug EST Group’s High Lift Flange Weld Test Plug is a safe, reliable, 4-in-1 tool that reduces costs,

downtime delays, and wastewater disposal associated with conventional flange testing. The High Lift Flange Weld Test Plug lets you monitor conditions upstream of the seal, isolate and purge the weld area, and complete the weld and hydro test with one tool. The plug isolates just the weld area, saving on filling the entire line or vessel.

Requiring no flange blinds, no vacuum trucks or dehydration services, reduced NDE, and reduced water and environmental waste.

GripTight Reverse Pressure Test Plugs for testing Flange Welds EST Group’s GripTight Reverse Pressure (GTRP) test plugs are the solution to the growing concern over the axial strength of flange-to-pipe welds. By isolating the test area between a test flange and our GTRP plug, the flange-to-pipe weld is subjected to the full axial, hoop, and radial stresses equivalent to the stresses that would be produced when using a test blind to pressurize the entire piping system.

Pressure testing using EST Group’s GTRP can effectively verify the weld integrity providing the user confidence that the flange and weld will meet the requirements when placed into service. Testing performed with the GTRP is quick, easy, and safe and meets the requirements of ASME/ANSI B16.5. Our standard GTRP plugs allow testing to pressures up to 2,250 PsiG (155 BarG), which covers up to ANSI 600# class service.

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Measuring emissions: The first step to reducing emissions Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases, being approximately 86 times more negatively impactful on climate change than carbon dioxide within the first 20 years in the atmosphere. Methane emissions are at the centre of the current climate crisis due to methane’s outsized contribution to global warming. Picarro has the methane quantification and reporting application that should be the bedrock of every utility’s emissions management and reporting process.

P-Cubed’s emissions-related data can be operationalised rapidly using performance dashboards.

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he entire value chain of natural gas is receiving a mandate from global trade organisations, governments, regulators, communities, shareholders, and financial markets to accurately measure and report methane emissions. Further, the industry must produce and implement a plan to meaningfully reduce their emissions over time. Reducing methane

emissions is a major environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goal for many companies today, and those companies who are performing against these methane emissions reduction KPIs are finding better funding, being lauded by the public, and are likely outperforming the market.

Distribution System Operators (DSOs) managing national, regional, and even local

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distribution networks are no exception to the mandate, and are, in fact, critical to helping the broader oil and gas industry reduce methane emissions in an impactful way. Finally, there is a significant opportunity around implementing effective emissions management and reduction programs which can help operators worldwide improve safety, reduce operational impacts on the environment, boost capital efficiency, and transform gas networks in order to achieve net zero operations – paving the way for sustainable and safer natural gas distribution in the future.

In 2022, Picarro is taking a massive step forward in helping the oil and gas industry reduce emissions by formally releasing a Network Emissions Measurement solution as a part of its award-winning P-Cubed software platform. The Emissions Measurement solution is powered by Picarro’s breakthrough Emissions Quantification (EQ) algorithm and allows for a novel top-down emissions estimate that is based on true measurements from point sources, similar to a bottom-up calculation. It uses a unique leakbased, time-averaged approach which has been commercially proven with more than four years of successful implementation.

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"You can’t fix what you can’t measure so knowing the total emissions volume of your organisation is a critical first step toward being able to meaningfully reduce emissions, and to be able to report and take credit for those reductions." operators to build a full inventory of network emissions sources, binned over 4 orders of magnitude from 0.01 SCFH up to 100+ SCFH and can easily identify and remediate larger leaks for accelerated emissions abatement. The solution outputs measurement-based emission factors which are calibrated and optimized for each operator – an enormous step-change over generic emission coefficients which are typically unrepresentative of specific assets.

To power the new Emissions solution, Picarro has introduced the new Network Assessment Viewer (NAV), which allows operators to easily visualize and understand their network emissions and leak density at any scale. Our protocols and methodology fully support the existing and upcoming voluntary methane emissions

reporting schemas, including NGSI, Marcogaz, and OGMP 2.0 level 4 and level 5 Gold Standards. Finally, the Picarro Emissions Measurement solution is already used by multiple distributors across the globe to report emissions and drive emissions reduction efforts. In Australia, Picarro has already onboarded major gas utilities into our Emissions Measurement ecosystem, allowing them to perform network assessments and optimise pipeline replacement using a measurement-based approach in our new Network Assessment Viewer.

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reductions. With Picarro’s new Network Emissions Measurement solution, operators can measure emissions, report the outcome, and reduce emissions over time to create a more sustainable future.

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STATS Group expansion reaches new and promising heights Due to a post-COVID uptick in project activities, Aberdeen-based STATS Group has commenced adding additional staff to its Middle East operations.

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ost notably, one of the group’s most experienced and knowledgeable pipeline intervention experts, Dale Millward, has officially relocated to the region.

The relocation coincides with Millward’s appointment as Vice President Technical Assurance in Doha as demand for STATS’ products and services continues to increase.

Likewise, the appointment comes as Qatar makes significant investment in its liquified natural gas production facilities.

Millward has more than 25 years’ experience in the pipeline and subsea intervention industry and, since joining STATS in 2005, has played a leading role in the design, development and delivery of engineered pipeline isolation, line plugging and repair solutions on numerous major global projects.

STATS Group Chief Executive Officer Leigh Howarth says Millward is one of the company’s most experienced technical experts.

“Dale Millward’s relocation from Aberdeen to Qatar underscores the importance we place on providing in-country support to our clients.

Dale’s knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in mentoring our local teams and supporting our clients during an exciting growth period,” he says.

“The Middle East was one of the strongest performing regions with revenues increasing from £7.9 million ($13.77 million) in 2020 to £11.6 million.

“The group consolidated growth in its domestic UK market with revenues up from £5.1 million to £6.7 million, while the Canadian market grew from £6.7 million to £7.8 million.”

The pipeline technology specialist has also appointed two Business Development Engineers.

Abdullah Al Riyami will strengthen the company’s presence in Oman, while Saudi Arabia-based Mohammed Alfaqih will focus on opportunities in KSA. STATS Group, which employs more than 80 staff in the Middle East at bases in Abu Dhabi, Oman and Qatar, is also looking to recruit additional technicians and engineers to support its activities across the Gulf region.

STATS Group’s General Manager Middle East, Mark Gault says it is benefiting from the company’s well-established localisation policy.

“This has involved significant investment in establishing regional facilities in the Middle East and the employment of locally based staff, leading to strong relationships with key players,” Gault says.

“I am delighted to welcome onboard Abdullah and Mohammed who will be pivotal in further embedding the STATS brand and reputation in the Omani and Saudi markets as we continue with our growth plans.”

Internationalisation remains a key strategic objective for the group. STATS Group’s latest financial accounts, noting that 87 per cent of its

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Dale Millward has officially relocated to the Middle East post-COVID.

£49.7 million revenue in 2021 was derived from contracts executed outside of the United Kingdom. Moreover, STATS increased revenues to just under £50 million (approximately $87 million). EBITDA earnings, meanwhile, rose to £7.8 million ($13.57 million) from £6.5 million ($11.31 million).

Additionally, STATS recorded several other important operational milestones, including its continued expansion in the North American market and development of new client relationships in the US.

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In Nigeria, STATS completed a long-term isolation project on a FPSO on behalf of a major oil and gas operator, whilst in the UKCS, the company completed the largest number of simultaneous pipeline isolation projects in its 24-year history, delivering six concurrent North Sea pipeline shutdown campaigns on behalf of several clients.

In support of the internationalisation strategy, the group is progressing with plans to increase its local presence in Australia and is continuing to establish an excellent track record in the market.

Some of STATS’ recent key milestones in Australia include the completion of several hot tap and BISEP® isolation projects with further expansion in the onshore gas market and the successful installation of an 18-inch mechanical subsea hot-tap clamp in the Bass Strait.

Notably, STATS deployed its first remotely operated inline isolation tool in Australia, on a 20-inch gas export line to allow the safe replacement of a valve, deploying its proprietary Remote Tecno Plug®.

In addition to securing a swathe of new contracts in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and KSA,

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STATS has extended its Master Service Agreement with Petroleum Development Oman.

This grants the company provision of pipeline isolation and hydrostatic testing services for a further five years.

STATS is conducting what it believes to be the

world’s largest diameter subsea pipeline intervention campaign on behalf of a Middle East client.

The campaign involves the hot tapping and isolation of 10 pipelines with diameters ranging from 42-inches to 56-inches.

For more information visit www.statsgroup.com

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Anode Engineering leading supplier for Apache Apache Pipeline Products is a leading manufacturer of pipeline cleaning and maintenance equipment, and is proudly supplied in Australasia by Anode Engineering.

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pache manufactures pigs and pigging equipment in Canada, with its products trusted globally.

Why pig a pipeline?

It is generally agreed that a pipeline should be pigged, but the reasons for doing so are not always fully appreciated. This may result in improper pigging programs and/or the use of the wrong type of pig and this could have an adverse effect on the pipeline’s operating and maintenance costs. It is therefore important to clearly define the reasons at the very beginning and the following will provide some guidance in this respect.

Safeguarding assets & optimizing efficiency Pigs play a major role in both obtaining and maintaining two fundamentals.

They help to maintain continuous operation by: • Removing any substance which might damage the pipeline process systems.

• Helping to prevent the formation of corrosion cells.

• Providing timely information of any

developing problems.

• Providing data on any perceived problems to enable informed decisions to be made • Providing an alternative to shutting down for statutory periodic testing.

They help to obtain and maintain maximum efficiency by: • Removing debris or foreign matter in the line.

• Removing liquid or solid deposits which might otherwise build up and restrict the flow.

• Monitoring the operating and/or physical conditions of the line.

In short, pipeline pigs help to ensure that the pipeline is constructed properly - and that it stays that way.

However, it must be remembered that the level of the contribution made to both the efficiency of the pipeline and to its protection will depend upon the pigging program and the effectiveness of the pigs which are used. Under any given set of circumstances there will be significant variations in the performance of different types of pig and even between different makes of the same type. However, the use of virtually any pig will be better than none at all.

Practical needs The earliest pigs were used simply to remove any large deposits of wax or dirt in order to maintain a flow through the pipeline. Today, pigging is required during each phase in the life of a pipeline for many different reasons, typically: • During construction • During operation • For inspection • For general maintenance and repair

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Cleaning a pipeline is an integral part of pipeline construction.

• During renovation/rehabilitation • Decommissioning When considering any of these applications, it should be remembered that each pipeline is different. They have different diameters, lengths, contents, geometry, operating pressures and temperatures, materials, wall thickness, locations, etc.

Pigging stages Cleaning: Cleaning a pipeline is an integral part of pipeline construction. Apart from removing sand, stones, welding rods, rags, and other debris which will invariably be left inside the pipe, this procedure has been known to remove lunch buckets, construction skids, wild animals and other items which might be around the construction site.

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Gauging pigs

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Guaging Pigs, used during the construction process, can be one of the most important inspection tools available to verify the pipeline is laid as specified. Since a pipeline is designed to deliver a certain throughput based on a minimum diameter, it is therefore necessary to be sure that the minimum diameter is not lost during the laying process.

Dewatering is carried out once the hydrostatic test is completed. The water inside the pipe is removed by a series of dewatering pigs, normally pushed through the pipeline by compressed air.

Hydrostatic testing Hydrostatic Testing becomes necessary to pressure test for leaks and to ensure a pipeline can be safely operated at the design pressure. The pressure test is almost universally a hydrostatic test with water and the pig again becomes an essential tool. A pig is inserted in the pipe and the water fill is used to pump the pig forward and expel the air from the line.

Pre-commissioning Pre-commissioning is required after the acceptance testing is complete, as there are usually a number of other things which must be done before the pipeline can be “commissioned”.

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Drying Drying of drying a pipeline include methods such as blowing dry air through the line, usually in conjunction with foam pigs, the use of nitrogen, or to employ a technique known as “vacuum drying”. The dry air and foam pig method is used mainly for onshore pipelines.

Commissioning Commissioning is the stage when the completed pipeline is filled with the product and brought to the point where it is ready for operation. Because of the complexity, it is almost always entrusted to a qualified pigging service company.

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How to take pipeline cleaning activities to the next level with Cleaning Analytics Written by Johannes Spille, Project Manager for New Services, ROSEN Group, Germany

Since the early 2000s, the term “big data” has gained more and more importance across all industries. It is all about the question - how to most effectively and efficiently deal with a steadily increasing amount of data.

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t has never been so easy to gather all kinds of data in all areas of our lives, and with this, it has never been so important to store this data in a structured way that is also easily and quickly accessible at anytime from anywhere. Furthermore, would it not be great if you were able to receive a comprehensive analysis report which was ideally fully or semi-automated?

We are all used to our smartphones and are familiar with using apps to collect information on our fitness level, health, and running distance, amongst other things. In those cases, it is normal that we automatically receive an analysis of the captured data to track our improvements towards our own goals or to simply get an overview of the work we have done. The same applies to business.

Nowadays, it is common that business decisions are based on a huge amount of data that has been analyzed for certain key performance indicators (KPIs). If the database is of high quality and contains all of the relevant information, the success of the derived business decisions is almost certain.

Why should pipeline cleaning performance, data collection, or regular maintenance decisions be any different? Should we not be able to simplify the capturing, storing and analysis of our cleaning data to derive successful decisions that will optimize the pipeline throughput and minimize the risk of integrity issues caused by debris?

Having now developed and implemented a unique cleaning analytics service to do just that, and implemented it for pipeline operators worldwide, including in Australia, this service follows a simple approach for three main components to bring cleaning activities to the 21st century: 1. Data capturing 2. Data storage, visualisation & reporting 3. Data analysis

Data capturing To simplify the data capturing process, the app ArcGIS Survey123 from ESRI is utilised. This app can be downloaded to any smartphone or tablet (iOS and Android). The underlying prepopulated questionnaires provided by ROSEN in the app itself are modified to capture all relevant data at the launcher and at the receiver of your pipeline. The field technician just needs to click through the different questions and answer them,

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ARCGIS Survey123 app used during cleaning survey.

most times by choosing an option from a dropdown menu. Typical information that is collected at the launcher includes (but is not limited to): • Goal of the run (cleaning/gauging/batching) • Configuration of cleaning tool • P ictures of the cleaning tool (the camera of the device used can be activated via the app to take pictures immediately) • Operating conditions of the pipeline When all of the information at the launcher is entered, it can be stored in the app by simply clicking a check mark.

The same principle applies for the receiver; only the type of information that is required has changed slightly. Typically, the required information at the receiver is: • C ondition of the cleaning tool (cup/disk wear, gauge/bend plate measurements) • Pictures of the cleaning tool • P ictures of the receiver after opening the trap door • Type of debris • Amount of debris The requested information to be entered into the app is important to allow judgements about the feasibility of a planned in-line inspection (ILI) and about the general condition of the pipeline, and can – when trended over time – provide guidance on the cleaning program.

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If you want to capture even more information about the pipeline such as pressure, temperature, medium velocity, differential pressure and acceleration, you can equip the cleaning tool with a ROSEN Pipeline Data Logger (PDL). With this device, you bring intelligence to the cleaning tool to allow for a more detailed analysis about the pipeline condition.

Data storage, visualisation & reporting To capture the data with the app, no network connection is required. As soon as network access is available, all entered data, including pictures, can be uploaded to the ROSEN online database, the ‘Online Repository’. This is done by one click in the app.

As soon as the data is uploaded – which just takes a couple of seconds – you have access to the data at anytime from anywhere you want with your unique user credentials. With this and further IT security measures it is guaranteed that your data is safe and protected against unauthorized access.

Within the Online Repository, data is presented in a user-friendly dashboard, which allows each cleaning run to be investigated. Run data is organized by asset, date and time. Filtering options will guide you to any desired cleaning run.

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However, storage is not the only function of Online Repository. A key to enable the analysis of captured cleaning data is the integrated dashboard that automatically creates graphs and charts to visualize the entered data such as: • Cup/disc wear • Debris type • Amount of debris in liters and kilogram • B asic geographic information of the pipeline location The dashboard enables you to see all relevant KPIs at a glance and is fully automated. If you prefer to have copies of the data in your local company network as well, you can download all charts and graphs as well as the raw data in excel files. In addition, cleaning reports from the different runs are generated automatically on a pre-defined time basis and contains all of the relevant information that was entered via the app.

No need to spend time on manually creating cleaning reports anymore! These are now generated automatically in a standardized format, which can be customized to address specific reporting requirements.

Data analysis Having all relevant cleaning data available and organized, provides powerful analysis capability and can identify trends and pinpoint options for optimization, which may include guidance on cleaning, run frequency or configuration requirements for cleaning tools. Additionally, it

Inefficient cleaning performance can lead to inefficient pipeline performance.

could help with guiding flow assurance modeling.

Operators will be able to answer questions like: • Are you using the right cleaning tools for the type and amount of debris?

• Why did the ILI tool bring out more debris than any cleaning tool upfront?

• Can you be sure that the throughput is not affected by debris?

• Where might you be able to optimize your cleaning/maintenance program?

This analysis can be done either by your own company or by ROSEN experts. The goal is to determine opportunities for improvements of

pipeline throughput and cleaning effectiveness.

Conclusion The Cleaning Analytics Service brings cleaning activities to the next level. Operators will no longer waste time searching for cleaning results stored somewhere in project folders. Instead, access the data whenever and wherever necessary, be sure that no information gets lost, base decisions regarding cleaning campaigns on relevant data and respective KPIs. This approach simplifies daily business by using technologies that we already know well from our private lives.

Online Repository dashboard.

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An easy alternative to nitrogen purge for void space layup Is there an easy way to prevent corrosion inside void spaces of idle equipment or permanent structures? This is a major need, particularly in the oil and gas industry. However, this issue also impacts any industry that deals with metal tanks, piping, boilers, heat exchangers, hollow metal structures, or even hard-to-reach areas between the layers of metal coils. Fortunately, Cortec has developed VpCI-337, a time-tested alternative to nitrogen blanketing for easy, effective corrosion protection of void spaces. unknowingly enter an area where the deadly gas has settled and may be overcome in moments.

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The challenges of nitrogen purge Nitrogen purge or nitrogen blanketing is commonly used to protect metal void spaces from corrosion by replacing the oxygen with nitrogen gas. However, there are three major challenges to the success and efficiency of this method.

Firstly, nitrogen gas is expensive; raising a cost barrier especially where large spaces are concerned. The second challenge is that nitrogen requires constant pressure with an airtight seal.

This necessitates regular monitoring and complete reapplication if a leak does occur. Third, leaks also pose a safety hazard for personnel who

By contrast, VpCI-337 is much safer, costeffective, and easy to apply and maintain. VpCI337 is a waterborne Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor that can be applied by fogging into metal void spaces.

This labour-saving technique uses a minimum of product to protect large areas or volumes.

Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors in the fogging fluid diffuse throughout the void and are attracted to metal surfaces where they condense and form a protective molecular layer.

This layer inhibits the corrosion reaction on the metal surfaces even in the presence of oxygen and residual moisture. The space must be completely closed for the corrosion inhibitors to be effective, but an air-tight seal is not required as for nitrogen purge. At the end of the preservation period, there is usually no need to remove the VpCI layer— although this is easily done if needed.

VpCI-337 scope of use Another advantage of VpCI-337 is its versatility.

VpCI-337 can provide corrosion protection for everything from massive heat recovery steam

generators to small crates of metal parts. The following are real-life examples of how VpCI-337 has been used: • Internal preservation of pig receivers enroute from construction yard to offshore installation site.

• One-year protection of aboveground storage tank (AST) internals at a sulphur recovery plant.

• Preservation of spare heat-exchanger tube bundles (in conjunction with VpCI-132 and MilCorrVpCI Shrink Film) previously stored in nitrogen pressurised canisters.

• Temporary protection of fuel tanks in retired aircraft stored outdoors during museum renovation.

• Transit protection of automotive frames shipped inside sea containers (VpCI-337 fogged inside VpCI-126 Film covered skids).

• Protective packaging element used for shipment of horizontally opposed piston aircraft engines VpCI-337 is also an excellent option for manufacturer edge treatment of coils, fogging of oil drilling risers, internal protection of metal tubular structures, and much more.

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Optimised Cooling procedures for HDPE butt fusion saves time, money in the field In the field, efficiency, performance, and productivity are key to HDPE fusion success, and McElroy Optimised Cooling is a real-time algorithm that can positively impact all three.

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DPE piping systems deliver leak-free, long-lasting infrastructure worldwide, with a growing presence in many large-and-small-diameter construction applications. It is cost-effective and can be installed in a number of environments, such as densely populated urban areas, that would prove difficult for traditional metal piping systems.

During the fusion process, the most significant amount of time for each fusion joint is allocated to cooling procedures. Cooling the joint under pressure, after all, is critical to the integrity of the joint. ASTM F2620, the mostused fusion standard in North America, dictates a minimum cooling time of 11 minutes per inch of wall thickness.

But what if those cooling times could be reduced, increasing fusion productivity without compromising the integrity of the joint itself?

This question was answered almost a decade ago, in a partnership with the University of Tulsa to re-examine and test the standards for calculating cooling times. Tests focused on fusion of pipe from 6-to-24-inch outer diameter (OD), with dimensional ratios (DR) ranging from 7 to 32.5. During testing, the pipes were fused under numerous conditions, with multiple cooling times, then destructively tested.

Thousands of data points later, an algorithm was developed that reliably predicts the optimal amount of time required to cool the core of HDPE pipe before moving on to the next fusion. This procedure is ASTM

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This example uses a 20-inch (50.8cm) DR11 pipe at 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23.9 degrees Celsius) during the Optimised Cooling procedure.

F2620 compliant.

The first Optimised Cooling joint was recorded in October 2017. Shortly after, a company installing 16.3 miles (26 km) of DR9 HDPE water line utilised Optimised Cooling and recorded their results. Using standard cooling times per the ASTM F2620, the project would have required 1850 hours in cooling

isn’t considering the saved support hours, such as for pipe handlers and lift operators.

So, how were those results reached?

Researchers determined that there are four main factors at play when it comes to cooling time: ambient temperature, bulk pipe temperature, heat soak time, and wall thickness and OD.

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"Optimised Cooling calculates cooling times based on environmental conditions, pipe material properties, and heat soak time while ensuring integrity of the fusion joint." time alone. This new algorithm cut that projected time down to 1140 –more than a 700 hour reduction that could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars saved.

Optimised Cooling calculates cooling times based on environmental conditions, pipe material properties, and heat soak time while ensuring integrity of the fusion joint. In some cases, operators using Optimised Cooling procedures reduced cooling times by as much as 55 per cent.

For example, a 10 mile (16 km) fusion project would require 1056 50-foot (15.24 m) sticks of pipe. Compared to the current ASTM F2620 standard of 11 minutes of cooling time per inch of pipe wall thickness, utilising Optimised Cooling at 90° Fahrenheit (32° Celsius) would save more than 300 machine hours in reduced cooling time alone – and that The Australian Pipeliner | July 2022

Knowing that ambient temperature plays a significant part in cool time, tests were performed at 40˚F (4˚C), 70˚F (21˚C), and 120˚F (49˚C). These tests involved 18-inch DR 32.5 HDPE and 18-inch DR 7 HDPE. During these tests, fusions were performed in accordance with the ASTM F2620.

During each test, temperature dropped rapidly immediately following the butt fusion, then slowly tapered down to ambient. For both the DR 7 and DR 32.5 pipe, the amount of cool time roughly doubled when ambient temperature increased from 70˚F to 120˚F. This wasn’t a surprising finding – the ASTM F2620 already notes that fusion occurring in high ambient temperatures should consider increased cool times. But after that initial rapid decrease, the testing indicated that there wasn’t a linear reduction in strength of the joint at the

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Initially following butt fusion, the temperature in a joint decreases rapidly. After that point, however, cooling slows significantly. By utilising Optimised Cooling, contractors can increase overall jobsite productivity.

time of its removal from the fusion machine.

The algorithm also considers the heatabsorbing properties of HDPE pipe. For example, black pipe, especially, can be much

warmer than the surrounding ambient conditions, as polyethylene is an excellent insulator. On a hot day, a solar-loaded stick of HDPE can reach temperatures of 150˚F

(65.6˚C) and higher.

With operators consistently logging ambient temperature in their DataLogger, predictions can be made with high levels of accuracy as to the optimal length of cooling time.

Preparing for a joint using Optimised Cooling is simple. Before fusion begins, the operator inputs the ambient temperature, the surface temperature of the pipe to be joined, the DR of the pipe, pipe material, and pipe diameter into the DataLogger. The DataLogger then provides graphical directions to the operator related to heat soak time (consistent with the ASTM F2620) and fusion/cooling time as calculated.

By significantly reducing the amount of cooling time with each joint, operators and contractors are able to perform more fusions in less time while retaining the integrity of the fusion joint. This technology allows them to bid projects more competitively while also reducing the number of man hours on each site.

Optimised Cooling is a tested, proven, and efficient way to provide clients with an avenue to save both time and money.

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Pollard’s Packs Tuff Since it was established in 1968, Pollard’s Sawdust Supplies has been recycling and processing virgin timber byproducts and packaging them into their Pack Tuff pipe bedding bags specifically for the pipeline industry. multiple re-uses in the heavy-duty pipeline industry.

Pack Tuff bags provide a semi- permanent foundation for pipelines, and each bag will have multiple uses before it eventually disintegrates.

“The degradation process will depend on exposure to the weather, but our Pack Tuff bags will certainly withstand far greater exposure times than hessian alternatives,” says Brennan.

Ideal for medium to long term storage or transport applications, Pack Tuff bags can also be used to keep and support pipes off-ground. Not only lightweight, durable and strong, Pack Tuff bags are also available for purchase in three convenient sizes to suit all pipe diameters.

With the largest bags able to withstand up to 15 tonnes of weight, Pack Tuff bags will not explode under the weight of any pipe.

Compared to hessian sandbags, Pack Tuff bags are considerably lighter making them the easier and safer alternative. The easy manoeuvrability of the Pack Tuff bags lowers the risk from an occupational health and safety perspective, making them a must in pipeline construction.

Transported throughout Australia Pack Tuff bags won’t balloon under pressure and support all manner of pipe dimensions.

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he company provides an economical, reliable and simple solution for pipeline bedding with its Pack Tuff bags. By being lightweight yet heavy-duty, they’re the perfect solution for protecting infrastructure assets not only on site but also during transportation and storage. Additionally, the Pack Tuff bags are supplied with timely service and competitive pricing.

Today, Pollard’s is a leading manufacturer and distributor within Australia of sustainably sourced wood shavings and sawdust. Pollard’s primary materials are Australian grown hardwood and pine, and its eco-friendly products are both biodegradable and chemical free. Pollard’s has continually provided a reliable solution for pipeline bedding to Australian-based projects.

Senior Pipeline Engineer at McConnell Dowell, Andrew Tsitas, has utilised the company’s

products for many years in order to store and transport pipes. He and the team at McConnell Dowell use Pack Tuff bags to prop, lift and protect heavy loads, as well as to prevent jostling during freight.

“It’s not a particularly sexy technology but it is a key ingredient for ensuring the integrity of pipe cuttings,” says Tsitas, who has worked in the industry for 25 years. “Pollard’s provides a reliable and efficient service for all our projects around Australia.”

“Companies choose our bags because, unlike competitors’ products, they can take a great deal of rough handling and tossing about on job sites,” says Pollard’s director Peter Brennan. “We’ve been told our bags are preferred, principally because they can withstand a lot of hammering.”

Pollard’s Pack Tuff bags are tough and durable, qualities that are essential when facilitating

Pollard’s Pack Tuff bags are shipped across the entire country and pallets arrive on site stretchwrapped and weatherproof.

Pack Tuff bags have been used on a multitude of projects Australia-wide by a range of companies. Previous customers of Pollard’s Pack Tuff include McConnell Dowell, Steel Mains, MPC Kinetic, Spiecapag, John Holland, and NACAP. These projects have included the Victorian Desalination Plant, Northern Gas Pipeline, the Lake Way Gas Pipeline, Agnew Gas Pipeline and the Victorian North-South Pipeline.

Pollard’s has also supplied Pack Tuff bags to the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline, in which the company provided 25,000 bags for the project alone.

Pollard’s Sawdust Supplies offers graded sawdust and dust-extracted shavings in both hard and soft woods throughout Australia. The company’s variety of graded sawdust products have a multitude of applications with pipe bedding being one of several specialty areas.

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kwik-ZIP’s spacers making waves at WSAA kwik-ZIP’s HDXT Series spacers have been successfully appraised by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA).

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n mid-2016, kwik-ZIP’s HDX Series casing spacer was the first ever spacer system to be approved as compliant with WSA PS-324.

The successful appraisal of the HDXT Series marks the second instance in which kwik-ZIP’s casing spacers have been formally recognised as complying with WSA PS-324 for casing spacers.

Notably, both products are the only casing spacers on the market that have been approved as compliant by WSAA. The WSA PS-324 Product Specification prescribes casings spacer requirements for correct protection of carrier pipes when installed inside casings and was released in early November 2015. The specification outlines various requirements of the spacer including use of materials, abrasion resistance, requirement for wear pads, runner height flexibility and minimum runner spacing around the pipe.

Jason Linaker, Managing Director and creator of the Australian-owned kwik-ZIP HDXT and

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HDX series, says that he is proud to have a second WSA PS-324 compliant series officially recognised by the industry. The recognition will afford kwik-ZIP the chance to continue to support safer and longer lasting installations across the board. “kwik-ZIP casing spacers will protect pipes, make installation easier and extend the life of your asset, and now with WSAA approval for two product series, choosing the right spacer for longevity and success is even easier,” says Linaker.

The HDXT Series casing spacer can be used for medium to heavy weight pipe materials including steel, ductile iron, GRP, FRP, concrete, PVC and PE. Furthermore, it’s suitable for both pressure and non-pressure pipelines in grouted and un-grouted installations.

The casing spacers utilise a segmented design that enables the system to be used on a variation of carrier pipes from 100 mm OD to 3000 mm OD. Spacers for larger diameter carrier pipes are also available. The spacers are manufactured from Kwik-ZIP’s engineered thermoplastic blend.

The spacers incorporate low friction high abrasion resistant wear pads, attached to load sharing runners. The number of segments required for each spacer is determined by the outside diameter of the carrier pipe.

“Flexibility of the design means various runner heights across the two series of products can be achieved, allowing for different pipe/casing

combinations and a broad range of carrier pipe dimensions,” says Linaker.

“Although spacers are usually a small part of the overall pipe installation process, correctly designed and fitted non-metallic spacers with low friction runners can significantly increase the life expectancy of the pipeline by mitigating corrosion, protecting it from abrasion and scoring during insertion and by reducing installation forces on joints during slip lining.”

The different runner heights across the HDX and HDXT models ensures that pipeline installers can handle a very broad range of carrier pipe OD and casing host pipe ID combinations.

It also grants installers the ability to custom pipe position for grade control or centring.

In addition to receiving WSAA approval, other kwik-ZIP products have also been added to the Accepted Infrastructure Products and Materials (IPAM) list for the southeast Queensland Water Supply and Sewerage Design and Construction Code (SEQ Code).

Likewise, kwik-ZIP have also been added to the Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) approved products list. The MRWA is a joint association of three major water retailers owned by the Victorian government: South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Greater Western Water.

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Vermeer’s all new D100x140 S3 HDD packs a punch Vermeer Australia’s newest addition to its horizontal directional drill line up – the D100x140 S3 – is both versatile and powerful, and designed as the perfect addition for utility contractors working in trenchless or pipeline projects.

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igel Dobier, Pipeline Sales Manager for Vermeer Australia says the serviceability, durability, versatility, and strength of the drill is what makes it stand out from the crowd, while also meeting emissions standards.

“The D100x140 S3 comes with a Tier 4 engine, focusing on fuel efficiency, while also providing 100,000 pounds of thrust/pullback, 14,000 foot-

pounds of rotational torque and 215 rpm, so it’s powerful and fuel efficient at the same time,” Dobier says.

“When it comes to versatility, the drill comes with a 4.5 metre rod option which is useful for jobsites that need a machine with a smaller footprint. For contractors looking for max on-board rod footage, they can choose

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the six-metre rod.”

Dobier says both rods have one-piece construction, and stackable rod boxes with a single pin design and auto lock which enable loading an additional rod from an upper rod box. An on-

board knuckle boom crane is available as an option too and provides the ability to add rod boxes.

“Manoeuvrability and entry level access is also a key feature of the D100x140 S3, with a unique

four-bar linkage rack and additional pads allowing operators to set up entry angles of 11° to 24° — increasing your range possible with the tracks fully on ground,” he says.

The technology of the rig also helps operators drill more efficiently, with the DigiTrak® Aurora™ full-colour touchscreen display delivering an easy to navigate experience which helps make a driller’s day more productive.

“The display has real-time location information, allowing the operator to better monitor drill performance. The drill’s InSite asset management system, available as an option, also provides realtime machine data that can be delivered to your tablet or mobile device,” Dobier says.

“And when it comes to servicing, a pivoting swing-out door allows for easy access to the drill’s hydraulic components, plus a flip-up panel to access the engine bay makes service time simple.

“When you purchase the D100x140 S3, you’ll be backed by the full service and support of the Vermeer Australia team. Our parts, service and sales reps are ready to support our pipeline customers with any guidance or advice they need when looking to expand or upgrade their fleet.”

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Michels has completed more than 225 pilot-hole intersect HDD projects, drills in excess of 4700 metres, and become one of the world’s most experienced direct pipe contractors.

Michels bringing trenchless solutions to Australia Responding to the global need for improved energy and utility infrastructure, Michels has expanded its trenchless operations to Australia, establishing its inaugural office and yard in Wangaratta, Victoria.

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ounded in the Midwestern United States in 1959 as a regional natural gas distribution company, Michels quickly expanded its services to meet the evolving needs of established and new customers.

In 1988, Michels entered the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market, offering a safe, environmentally sound way to install utility lines in areas where traditional open-trench construction would not be practical or feasible.

Keeping with Michlels’ spirit for innovation, the trenchless team has grown and advanced with the industry, building a reputation for completing some of the world’s most challenging, significant installations and for continuing to expand the

Michels uses in-house designed and fabricated drill rigs to complete long-length HDD projects.

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Rigs, power sources and support facilities are all designed for maximum performance and mobility.

B E t capabilities of its team and custom designed and fabricated equipment. Michels has completed more than 225 pilot-hole intersect HDD projects, drills in excess of 4700 m, and become one of the world’s most experienced direct pipe contractors.

In 2021, Michels completed a 4702 m installation of an NPS-24 steel utility line, the likes of which had not previously been attempted at the 24-inch diameter in the world. Previously, Lake Sakakawea on the Missouri River in North Dakota had limited the ability to transport natural gas takeaway from the Bakken Formation in northwest North Dakota to pipeline interconnects to the southeast. As a result, the existing infrastructure was not sufficient to meet transportation needs for the natural gas produced during the crude oil extraction process.

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building hundreds of kilometres of pipeline around Lake Sakakawea or transporting liquid natural gas around the lake in tanker trucks, much of the natural gas was safely burned as a flare to prevent release of hydrocarbons directly into the atmosphere.

Already transporting half of the natural gas produced in the Bakken region, WBI Energy, Inc. (WBI), a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc., contracted Michels 2021 to build the transmission pipeline and trenchless segments of its North Bakken Expansion Project. HDD was chosen as the most viable, yet still very challenging, method for the installation.

Michels put its team to work studying the project and developing multiple plans to achieve the highest possibility for success with the most minimal chances for injuries or

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Because HDD and pipe pullback can be a 24/7 operation, Michels used engineered sound barriers to minimise disturbances.

environmental issues.

After about a month, reading was completed, and the hole was prepared to receive the long street of 24-inch pipe to seal the project. After two days, the pullback was successfully completed and Michels had, once again, proven the lengths can be pushed further than previously been done, contributing to the future of the

trenchless industry.

Michels Asia Pacific is selectively specialising in technically challenging trenchless installations in Australia to allow customers to provide reliable, unobtrusive service in metropolitan and remote areas. The team consists of Wangaratta-based project management and field staff supported by industry experts at our international headquarters

in Brownsville, WI, USA. “Geographical distance aside, we see many similarities between the people, the values, the goals, and the commitment to safety and innovation shared by our home base and Australia,” says Matt Smith, Vice President, Michels Trenchless. “We look forward to working together to build the future of Australia’s infrastructure.”

For more information visit www.michels.us/market/asia-pacific

Bringing Energy to Life

At Jemena, we deliver safe and reliable energy to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses each and every day – helping to keep the lights on, our industries moving, and our economy thriving.

We own and operate some of the country’s most significant pipeline assets, including the Eastern Gas Pipeline, the Queensland Gas Pipeline, the Northern Gas Pipeline, and the New South Wales gas distribution network.

We’re also a proud member of hundreds of communities across the Northern Territory and Australia’s east coast where our people work and live, and we give back through innovative partnerships which address disadvantage, contribute to local communities, and enhance our customer’s understanding of the energy sector.

Our people are at the heart of all we do, and we support them to be their best, while balancing life and work.

To learn more about our Group and to join our talent community visit: jemena.com.au/careers

APGA CONVENTION

Australian Pipelines and Gas Association 2022 Annual Convention and Exhibition Theme: Connect | Share | Discover 24 to 27 September 2022 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland.

The 2022 APGA Convention and Exhibition will be hosted at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

APGA Convention attendees at the 2019 Welcome Dinner.

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he Australian pipeline industry’s nationally and internationally respected Annual Convention and Exhibition will be held from 24 to 27 September 2022 in Queensland at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Convention and Exhibition will showcase Australian expertise and highlight major developments across the industry and the nation. Participation by international companies and organisations further enhances information exchange.

The APGA Annual Convention and Exhibition is one of the most significant events in the energy and pipeline industries’ calendars, with many leading figures of the pipeline industry attending. APGA’s Convention provides a unique and important opportunity for discussion and debate about pipeline infrastructure and the critical role that the industry plays in meeting the nation’s water and energy needs.

• health and safety • training and skills development • operational and maintenance issues • innovative products, services and technologies The Annual Exhibition is an integral part of the Convention, providing an excellent opportunity for participants to learn more about goods and services, while exhibitors can ensure that information about their products reaches all sectors of the industry. APGA will provide 85 exhibition stands for the Brisbane event.

The 2022 APGA Convention will continue the popular tradition of combining informative

APGA’s 2022 Convention will feature presentations and discussions that highlight the innovative and practical approach of Australia’s pipeline industry. Topics will include: • project updates • gas market policy • environmental sustainability • social governance including diversity • international developments • research, including developments that will improve performance and reliability • regulatory issues

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business sessions with a comprehensive social program including formal and informal dinners, a golf competition, tours and many other activities for all delegates, exhibitors and families.

The functions demonstrate the close-knit nature of the Australian pipeline industry and set the event apart from all others.

APGA seeks industry sponsorship to support these events. For information about the sponsorship opportunities available to celebrate the 54th Convention, contact the APGA office.

Registration for the Convention and Exhibition is now open via APGA’s website: apga.org.au

The APGA Annual Convention and Exhibition is one of the most significant events in the energy and pipeline industries’ calendars.

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APGA NEWS

2022 call for nominations to the APGA Board of Directors

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PGA is seeking nominations from interested members to a position on the APGA Board of Directors. It is imperative that the Board and the association are proactive in addressing the challenges and opportunities of the industry and are represented

by Directors who are focused on the industry to continue APGA’s achievements as an industry body working for the success of our industry.

For those members who are interested in nominating for this important role, you must be, or will be by the time of the APGA AGM

on 27 September 2022, the appointed representative of a financial Full member (i.e.

Owner, Lead or Corporate). There are five vacancies to be filled.

The deadline for acceptance of nominations is 5.00pm AEST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

The voting representative of all APGA full members should have received an email from the APGA Company Secretary together with the call for nominations, details on how to nominate, the nomination information required and a nomination form.

It should also be noted that anyone interested in becoming a Director should be a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and, if possible, complete the AICD Company Directors course.

If you are committed to this industry and would like to make a meaningful contribution, you are encouraged to consider standing for the Board. Should you require any further information regarding nominating please contact Peter Heffernan (APGA Company Secretary) on 02 6273 0577 or pheffernan@apga.org.au.

APGA board nominations are now open.

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AGPA NEWS AND EVENTS

APGA Brisbane dinner in May 2022.

Out and about with APGA The pipeline industry is making up for lost time with a number of events back in action across Australia. From dinners to networking events, and site visits for the next generation of pipeliners, Australian Pipelines and Gas Association's (APGA) events are back bigger and better than ever.

Brisbane Dinner May 2022 The Brisbane Dinner held at Brisbane City Hall on 12 May was reminiscent of pre-COVID times with 193 people in attendance. They heard from Winner of the 2020 APGA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Pipeline Industry Brian O’Sullivan.

YPF NSW site visit The NSW/ACT Young Pipeliners Forum held a site visit to the Western Sydney Green Gas Facility in May. The 25 young pipeliners were treated to a tour of the facility and learned from

their guides, Alistair Wardrope and Nathan Tickle, explained the process of making renewable hydrogen. The event was sponsored

by Jemena which hosted networking drinks and nibbles following the tour.

Perth Networking Evening It was great for WA colleagues to catch up with some interstate visitors at our Perth Networking Evening held on 28 April. We tried out a new edge-of-city venue in Northbridge with a deck overlooking the spectacular city lights view.

For more information visit www.apga.org.au/events

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AGPA NEWS AND EVENTS

The NSW/ACT Young Pipeliners Forum held a site visit to the Western Sydney Green Gas Facility.

Perth networking event in Northbridge.

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APGA MEMBERSHIP

Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Membership CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR Alltype Engineering Comdain Infrastructure Enscope Pty Ltd Global Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd HH Civil Pty Ltd Maxibor Australia McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd Michels Corporation Mitchell Water Australia Pty Ltd Moody Civil & Pipe Pty Ltd MPC Kinetic Nacap Pty Ltd National Australian Pipelines P and G Welding Pty Ltd Pipecraft Pipeline Plant Hire Pty Ltd Quanta Services Australia Pty Ltd Spiecapag Australia The Newham Group Trushape Engineering Pty Ltd Valmec Limited CONSULTANT ACIL Allen Consulting CNC Project Management DNV GL Australia Pty Limited dss+ Energy Matrix Group Pty Ltd EnergyQuest Pty Ltd Independent Consultant Jiva Consulting JLL Infrastructure Advisory Pty Ltd Kleinfelder Australia Pty Ltd Land Access & Management Services Pty Ltd MVC Services Pty Ltd OC Project Services Pty Ltd Pipeline Engineering Consultants Plant & Platform Consultants Ltd Powered Sage Consulting Solutions Pty Ltd Sustech Engineering Pty Ltd Twycross and Partners Pty Ltd Veris ENERGY DISTRIBUTOR ATCO Gas Australia ENGINEERING/PROJECT MANAGER A J Stack Solutions Pty Ltd AFS Projects Pty Ltd Atteris Pty Ltd Bamser Holdings Pty Ltd Core Group Limited Fyfe GHD Pty Ltd GPA Engineering Pty Ltd ITP Interpipe

Lidiar Group Long Energy and Resources Pty Ltd Momentum Engineering Pipeline Drillers Group SPIE Plexal Verbrec Ltd (ASX: VBR) Worley Services Pty Ltd GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS/ REGULATORS Department for Energy and Mining Department of Planning and Environment NSW Energy Safe Victoria Resources Safety and Health Queensland Water Corporation INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Pipeline Research Council International, Inc PIPELINE OWNER/OPERATOR AGL Energy Limited Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd APA Group Arrow Energy Pty Ltd AusNet Services Australian Energy Market Operator Australian Gas Infrastructure Group Beach Energy Limited Brookfield Infrastructure Group Epic Energy SA Pty Ltd Esperance Pipeline Company Esso Australia Pty Ltd First Gas Ltd Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd GB Energy Jemena Mobil New Zealand Oil Limited Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd Origin Energy Limited Papuan Oil Search Limited Power and Water Corporation Qenos Pty Ltd QGC Refining NZ Santos SEA Gas South Australian Water Corporation Tas Gas Holdings Pty Ltd Tasmanian Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd Viva Energy Australia Ltd WestSide Corporation Woodside Energy Ltd SERVICE PROVIDER ALS Industrial Pty Ltd Avmin Pty Ltd AXS Pty Ltd Baker Hughes

Brooks Hire Service Pty Ltd Brownline Australia Pty Ltd Bureau Veritas Asset Integrity and Reliability Services Pty Ltd Civil Geospatial Services Pty Ltd Cloudcon Pty Ltd Corrosion Control Engineering Pty Ltd Deaton Enterprises Pty Ltd trading as CST Hire Downer EDI Engineering Power Pty Ltd DSQ Pty Ltd EnerMech Pty Ltd ERIAS Group Pty Ltd IntelliGas ITI International LandPartners Pty Ltd Lochard Energy (Iona Operations) Pty Ltd Locusview Ltd LogiCamms Metropolis Services Pty Ltd Mipela GeoSolutions MST Global NDT Global Pty Ltd Oceaneering Australia Pty Limited ORIX Commercial Peter Norman Personnel Pty Ltd Picarro, Inc Pipe Tek Pty Ltd Piping Specialty Supply Service Pty Ltd Prime Creative Media Pro Pipe Services Pty Ltd Project Communications Australia QIC Protective Coatings (Aust) Pty Ltd Qube Energy Pty Ltd Red Rock Oilfield Service ROSEN Australia Pty Ltd Scape Consulting Pty Ltd STATS Group T D Williamson Australia Pty Ltd TFG Group Pty Ltd Turbo Systems Australia Pty Ltd Viega Pty Ltd Wasco Energy Group WRAP Resources Australia Zinfra SUPPLIER OF EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS Aegis Pty Ltd Anode Engineering Pty Ltd Anti Corrosion Technology Pty Ltd Aquip Systems AtlasGas Pty Ltd Austrack Equipment Sales and Rentals Australian Pipeline Valve Bao Australia Pty Ltd CRC-Evans Pipeline International Delnorth Pty Ltd

APGA New Membership Approvals CORPORATE MEMBERS Supplier of Equipment or Materials RTi Asia Pacific PTY LTD

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Denso (Australia) Pty Ltd EagleBurgmann Australasia Pty Ltd EDMI Gas Pty Ltd Fast Fusion, LLC Gasco Pty Ltd GF Piping Systems Hard Metal Industries Heath Pipeline Services Pty Ltd Herrenknecht AG Horizon Industrial Pty Ltd Inductabend Pty Ltd INNIO Waukesha International Chemicals Engineering Pty Ltd iPipe Services Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd Jindal Saw Limited Laurini Officine Meccaniche Srl LFF Australia Lincoln Electric Company (Australia) Pty Ltd Man Industries India Ltd McElroy Australia Ozzie's Pipeline Padder Inc PAC Pipeline Equipment Rentals Pipeline Machinery International LP PipeServ PSAH Pty Ltd RAEDLINGER PRIMUS LINE PTY LTD RazValve Pacific RDO Equipment Pty Ltd Richmond RTi Asia Pacific PTY LTD Savcor Products Australia Pty Ltd Shawcor Pty Ltd Shipman King SICK Pty Ltd Solar Turbines Australia System Control Engineering Tapex Industrial Techrite Controls Australia Pty Ltd The Hills Rockslinger TIB Chemicals AG TRACTO-TECHNIK Australia Pty Ltd Tremco Pipeline Equipment Pty Ltd Universal Corrosion Coatings Pty Ltd Vacuworx Australia Vinidex Pty Ltd Vlentec Australia Pty Ltd Welspun Corp Limited Western Process Controls Worldpoly Pty Ltd Worldwide Group Advisian Future Fuels CRC

APGA MEMBERSHIP

Body.

APGA would particularly like to acknowledge the generous support of its Owner Members • •

APA Group Australian Gas Infrastructure Group

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• •

Epic Energy SA Pty Ltd Jemena

SEA Gas Tasmanian Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd

APGA would also like to acknowledge the strong support of its Lead Members • • • • • •

• • • • • •

AGL Energy Limited Esso Australia Pty Ltd McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd MPC Kinetic Nacap Pty Ltd OSD Pty Ltd

QGC Quanta Services Australia Pty Ltd Solar Turbines Australia Spiecapag Verbrec Ltd (ASX: VBR) Worley Services Pty Ltd

Honorary Life Members • • • • • •

• • • • • •

Ken Barker David Curry Keith Fitzgerald* Leigh Fletcher D C Gore* Robert Gration

• • • •

Max Kimber Andy Lukas Tony Marletta Mick McCormack Stuart McDonald Jim McDonald*

Allan Newham Stephen Ohl Mark Twycross Phil Venton *deceased

Individual Members • • • • • • • •

Dean Barker John Blain Bevan Boocock Ken Cameron Chris Carter Mark Cooper Geoff Cope John de Robillard

• • • • • • • •

Stephen Dykes John Fleming Kenneth Flowers JP Fortin Gretchen Gagel Chris Gatehouse Lynndon Harnell Mark Harris

• • • • • • • •

Chris Harvey Graeme Hogarth Justine Hyams Jeff Jones Ashley Kellett Steven Liddell John Lott Cameron

• • • • • • •

MacDiarmid Jason Mansfield Mick Murphy Trevor Nichols John Piper David Pollock Brett Reay Shaun Smith

• • • •

Ian Spence Jasper Tieland Andrew Wood Howard Wright

Daniel Faulkner Matt Felvus Sean Fleming Nick Flint Mike Flynn Tom Forde Mark Fothergill Paul Frederick Tom Fuller Jarrod Gilby Calvin Gordon Peter Hanily Peter Harcus Geoff Harrison Chris Hewson

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Ian Israelsohn Hugo Kuhn Linda Johnson Hugo Kuhn Trent Leach Keith Lenghaus Stephen Livens Nicole Lowndes Paul May John Messent Paul Miller Stephen Mudge Matthew O'Connell Brian O'Sullivan Neil Parry

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Janusz Podgorski Tawake Rakai Ben Rees Darren Rogers Josh Row Craig Sheather James Smith Colin Symonds Soheil Taherian Warwick Tidswell Andrew Tsitas John Walsh Sean Ward Louise Watson Rob Wheals

• • • •

Paul Williamson Ben Wilson Rob Wiltshire Michael Xanthopoulos

Employee Members • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Eric Bardy Geoff Barton Lauren Beynon Rick Boreham Andrew Bourke Liz Brierley Peter Bucki Mark Bumpstead Ivan Byak Francis Carroll Philip Colvin Jeff Cooke Craig de Laine Edwin De Prinse Yuyu Fang

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APGA MEMBERSHIP

FULL MEMBERSHIP

(1)

Category Applied for (please tick)

OWNER MEMBER(2)(3) LEAD MEMBER(4) CORPORATE MEMBER ORGANISATION NAME: ABN: POSTAL ADDRESS: SUBURB: STATE:

POSTCODE:

STREET ADDRESS: SUBURB: STATE: POSTCODE: PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE (5) NAME: POSITION: PHONE: FAX: MOBILE: EMAIL: ORGANISATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE (if different from above): NAME: TITLE: APGA POINT OF CONTACT – for distribution of APGA information within your organisation (if different from Appointed Representative) NAME: POSITION: POSTAL ADDRESS: SUBURB: STATE:

POSTCODE:

PHONE: FAX: MOBILE: EMAIL: ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT CONTACT: EMAIL: 1-5

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN ORGANISATION:

6-25

26-50

>51

ORGANISATION’S INTEREST IN THE PIPELINE INDUSTRY (Must tick ONE ONLY. If more than one applies, please tick the one most applicable to your business): Adviser/Consultant

Construction Contractor

Energy Distributor

Engineering/Project Manager

Pipeline Owner/Operator

Service Provider

Manufacturer/Distributor of Equipment or Materials

Government Department/Regulator

Other Industry Association (Please Specify) SECTOR Please indicate which of the following industry sectors you are primarily working in (please tick ONLY ONE box) Gas

Water

Oil

Slurry

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 subscription.

SIGNED: DATE: 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.

(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.

(5)

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All correspondence will be sent to the appointed representative, who will hold the member’s voting rights. A member’s appointed representative may be changed at any time by advising the Association’s Secretary in writing.

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APGA MEMBERSHIP

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP/EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP(1)

EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP

APPLICANT’S NAME: ORGANISATION: POSITION: POSTAL ADDRESS: SUBURB: STATE: POSTCODE: STREET ADDRESS: SUBURB: STATE: POSTCODE: PHONE: FAX: MOBILE: EMAIL: I NDIVIDUAL 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. NOTE (1): Open to any individual consultant with an interest in the pipeline or gas industries. This membership category is designed to accommodate the one-man consultants working within the pipeline and gas industries and will not be open to consulting organisations consisting of more than one person. Employees of a company will not be accepted as an Individual Member of the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association unless the company employing that person is a Full Member of APGA. E MPLOYEE 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. Payment for the appropriate portion of the first year’s subscription is attached.

SIGNED: DATE: SUBSCRIPTION RATES (2021/2022 Membership year 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022)

AUSTRALIA Membership year 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022

OWNER Applicable to owners only – fee upon application

LEAD $11,780 (incl. GST)

CORPORATE 1-5 Employees 6-25 Employees 26-50 Employees >51 Employees (incl. GST)

AUD AUD AUD AUD

INDIVIDUAL $630 (incl. GST)

$2,360 $3,160 $3,980 $5,100

EMPLOYEE $230 (incl. GST)

New members joining after 1 October 2021, please contact APGA to discuss the appropriate pro-rate subscription rate.

(All applications received after 15 May 2022 will be issued with an invoice for the 2021/2022 membership year).

ALL PRICES QUOTED FOR AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS INCLUDE 10% GST.

INTERNATIONAL Membership year 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022

OWNER Applicable to owners only – fee upon application

LEAD AUD $10,710

CORPORATE 1-5 Employees Employees 6-25 26-50 Employes >51 Employees (incl. GST)

AUD AUD AUD AUD

INDIVIDUAL AUD $580

$2,140 $2,880 $3,620 $4,640

EMPLOYEE AUD $220

New members joining after 1 October 2021, please contact APGA to discuss the appropriate pro-rate subscription rate.

(All applications received after 15 May 2022 will be issued with an invoice for the 2021/2022 membership year).

ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. A TAX INVOICE WILL BE ISSUED.

PAYMENT EFT Bank Westpac Banking Corporation, Swift/ABA/Routing# WPACAU2S. IBAN No. 032729162756.

BSB: 032-729. Account No: 16-2756.

I enclose my cheque made payable to The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association, or APGA. Please debit my credit card (please tick)

Amex

Visa

MasterCard

Credit card processing fee applies.

CARD NUMBER:

EXPIRY DATE:

TOTAL AMOUNT AUD$

CARDHOLDER’S NAME: SIGNATURE: Please return completed form with payment to: AUSTRALIAN PIPELINES AND GAS ASSOCIATION (ABN: 29 098 754 324) PO BOX 5416, KINGSTON ACT 2604 | PHONE: 02 6273 0577 | FAX: 02 6273 0588 EMAIL: apga@apga.org.au | WEBSITE: www.apga.org.au The Australian Pipeliner | July 2022

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