The Australian Pipeliner

The Australian Pipeliner serves as the primary magazine for the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) and is recognized as the leading publication in the pipeline and gas sector.

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English

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Gas at a crossroads

5 days ago | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

Shortfalls, imports and exports – there’s a lot on the go in the gas industry. The Australian Pipeliner takes a closer look. In late March, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) published its 2025 gas statement of opportunities, identifying shortfall risks in southern Australia from 2028 – a noticeable revision from its previous 2025 projection.
Belmont desalination plant works begin

1 month ago | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

Construction has commenced on Hunter Water’s biggest water infrastructure project since the upgrade of Grahamstown Dam. The first sod has been turned at the site set to become Hunter Water’s new Belmont desalination plant. Once operational, the NSW plant will convert seawater to drinking water through a process known as desalination.
The success behind Steel Mains

1 month ago | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

The Australian Pipeliner takes a closer look at what makes Steel Mains the water pipeline powerhouse it is today. While there may be opportunities to source cost-effective pipe materials from international suppliers, these options present a range of challenges for purchasers. Steel Mains stands apart in the industry for its long history of local manufacturing and strong relationships with local raw material suppliers.
How Pipeline Plant Hire is backing the water industry

1 month ago | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

The Australian Pipeliner sat down with Pipeline Plant Hire to discuss the recipe behind the company’s success in the water infrastructure industry. While demand for water is increasing, there is only a fixed amount available. In response to this growing need, water corporations are looking to significantly increase distribution networks and the efficiency of these systems. Part of this challenge is delivering water pipeline projects quickly, safely and effectively.
The silent success of Elaflex

2 months ago | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

Elaflex is backing the pipeline industry with expertly crafted expansion joints. As a specialist in safe connections for the transfer and handling of sensitive gases and fluids, this 100-year company has evolved from a humble bronze foundry in Germany to a global powerhouse in manufacturing and product development. But even if you don’t know the name Elaflex, chances are you’ve seen its products in action.
Engineered to last

2 months ago | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

The Australian Pipeliner explores how polyethylene pipes can contribute to a sustainable industry. Polyethylene (PE) has been used in piping for more than 60 years, but in the old days its capabilities were severely limited. Fast forward to 2025 and PE pipelines are a dominant force in the utilities industry, making up around 85 per cent of water services infrastructure in Australian cities. They are also prolific in telecommunication, irrigation, and gas transmission networks.
Mind the gap: New sources of gas supply

Feb 20, 2025 | pipeliner.com.au | Ben Potter

Australians struggle to comprehend how one of the world’s three largest gas exporters might need to import liquefied natural gas to plug a looming shortfall caused by falling East Coast production. Failure is an orphan, and this is one of Australia’s greatest policy failures, says Andrew Richards, Chief Executive of the Energy Users Association of Australia (members include big manufacturers BlueScope Steel, Brickworks, Visy, Orica and GFG Alliance).
The Australian Pipeliner May: Futures fuels and emissions reduction

Jan 30, 2025 | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

From hydrogen to biomethane to more sustainably sourced gas, the Australian energy industry is on the hunt for ways to drive down its carbon emissions. Indeed, research initiatives and pilot projects are already in full swing, with hydrogen currently mixed into the energy grid in parts of Australia. Elsewhere, technological advancements are making it easier for asset owners to minimise operational carbon emissions, contributing to a cleaner, greener industry.
Offshore excellence onshore

Jan 16, 2025 | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

Commercial Marine Group has delivered a complex subsea pipeline in South-East Queensland. Pipeline construction is an incredibly nuanced area, with different situations calling for different methodologies. At a glance, this might look like overland pipes running through a vast landscape, or microtunnelling beneath an urban environment. But when you can’t go over it and you can’t go under it, sometimes there’s no choice but to go through it. And that’s where Commercial Marine Group (CMG) comes in.
The Australian Pipeliner March: Water

Jan 16, 2025 | pipeliner.com.au | Timothy Bond

Where water runs, people are sure to follow. It’s a requisite for life itself, and in the modern age people have learned to harness its power to improve the quality of their lives. But with convenience comes behind the scenes complexity. Ensuring a population can effectively access and manage potable water, sewerage and stormwater is an infinitely complex job, and asset owners are now more than ever seeking partners with unique and sustainable solutions in this space.