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Environment: Downer Wins $70 Million Dollar Contract
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Only a day after the announcement of the 131 MW Mercer wind farm project in Victoria, Downer EDI has won a $70 MM contract on the project. The $260 MM, 131 MW Mt Mercer wind farm, located 30 km south of Ballarat, will provide enough renewable energy ...
Branch Activities: PESA, ASEG, SPE Quiz Night 2012
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
A joint Quiz night attended by members of South Australia's PESA, ASEG and SPE societies raised $2,200 for RFDS on 27 July 2012.
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Industry News: Planets are Aligned for Browse FLNG
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Macquarie Securities Analyst Adrian Wood believes the Shell-Chevron deal points towards an FLNG future for Browse, but says it's all a question of timing. ...
Words: Humpty Dumpty Thinking
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Peter Purcell
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
A few months back I mentioned hearing an ABC announcer defend her use of the words agreeance and disputation, as in There was a big disputation but we have agreeance now.
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Industry News: Nexus Releases Full Year Results for 2012
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Nexus Energy has reported a net loss after tax of $342.3 MM after taking impairments on hydrocarbon reserves at its Longtom gas project in Bass Strait, on long lead items associated with the previously proposed Crux liquids project and the cost of PR...
Safety: Engineers Can Become Convicted Criminals
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Lawyers are an engineer's new best friend. Why? Engineers working in Australia could be held personally liable for their designs where someone using or working on it dies or is injured in a workplace accident. Although corporate manslaughter currentl...
Obituary: Jodie Gillespie
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The passing of Jodie Gillespie, Business Development Manager for Fugro Geoscience division, is received with great sadness....
Industry News: Healthy Balance Sheet for Beach
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Record sales revenue and underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) have combined to set Beach Energy up for yet another strong year, ahead of rapid growth in crude oil production and a likely major boost in natural gas resources from an expanded unconve...
President’s Report: EABS Terrific, Government Decisions Iffy
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Gordon Wakelin-King
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
We're generally told to avoid forward-looking statements, but writing on the Eve of EABS I'm prepared to take a punt: fantastic. ...
Industry News: New Leadership for Petrel Energy
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
David Casey was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Petrel Energy effective 4 September 2012. ...
Diary of Events
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
2012-2013 Conferences And Courses...
Editor’s Comment: Mind Our Ps and Qs
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Adrian Williams
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
I don't often get feedback on my Editor's Column but when I do it commonly includes a reference to the fact that I actually look a lot older and greyer in person than I do in my picture at the top of this page. That could have something to do with th...
Industry News: Securing Land to Foster Development
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The Queensland Government is planning ahead for the State's strong economic growth by strategically purchasing land to meet future industrial and resource industry demands. ...
Unconventionals: Smoothing SA’s Path to Shale Success
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
South Australia has stolen a march on its State rivals in the race to transform its shale and unconventional hydrocarbon potential into commercial reality by proactively engaging with the public and stakeholders to shape the soon-to-be-released final...
Industry News: Encounter-1 Produces Shale Gas for Beach Energy
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Beach Energy has produced shale gas from its Encounter-1 well in central Australia's Cooper Basin, which has tested at a combined rate of over 2,000 MMcf/day, the company said in July. ...
LNG: Japanese Firms Snap Up Aussie LNG
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
An agreement between Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited and the Kansai Electric Power Company was inked recently, securing the supply of approximately 1 MM tonnes of LNG per year for the next 20 years to the Japanese market.
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Industry News: Do APPEA and the Sustainable Energy Association Want the Same Thing?
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
APPEA and the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) want subsidy intervention to be more rigorously scrutinised and both are calling for a market-based system approach....
Onlaps: In Praise of Older Cycles – Part 1 of 3
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Rob Kirk (robkirkconsultants@bigpond.com)
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
In this group of articles I would like to discuss our geology and seismic within different 'orders' of cycles with the aim of possibly better predicting reservoir distribution....
Branch Activities: WA Members Brave Winter Chills
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Late in June, the PESA WA branch held its annual Winter Warmer at Perth's Belgian Beer Cafe....
Industry News: Pressure Rising on KLC
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Controversy continues to swirl around the Browse LNG project in the Kimberley, in relation to a dispute between Woodside, WA's State Government and the Kimberley Land Council (KLC). ...
LNG: Australian Hat-trick for Aker Solutions’ Subsea Umbilicals
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
In July Aker Solutions signed a contract with McDermott, the main EPCI contractor for the Ichthys gas-condensate field development subsea umbilical, riser, flowline (SURF) project, for INPEX in Australia. The contract value is approximately NOK 440 m...
Industry News: Fugro Celebrates 50th Anniversary
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
2012 marks Fugro's 50th anniversary. During that time Fugro has expanded its services from solving foundation problems in the Netherlands to being involved in global developments in energy, transport water management and the exploration of natural re...
Women in Petroleum: Mother’s Pride: Ten Years On
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Back in 2002, PESA News ran an article revealing how women - particularly mothers- in the industry were faring, juggling the work/life balance in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Ten years on, we revisit some of those same women: Karen...
Branch Activities: 2012 AWE-PESA NSW Family Golf Weekend
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
The Oilmen of NSW golf committee held its 2012 weekend away in the Hunter Valley, staying in Pokolbin Village from Friday 9 March to Sunday 11 March. A total of 32 PESA members and their guests were in attendance with most of those playing in the two...
Industry News: Petroleum and Geothermal Open Day
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (WA DMP) Petroleum and Geothermal Open Day will be held at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle Thursday 6 September 2012 immediately after the Good Oil Conference. ...
LNG: MEG Reclamation Plant Deal Lined Up for lchthys
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
The Ichthys LNG behemoth plant has taken another step towards its goal of full operational activity by the fourth quarter of 2016....
Industry News: Disappointed AWE Points Finger at Origin as Costs Blow Out on BassGas Project
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
AWE Limited has made no secret of its disappointment following a progress update on the BassGas Mid Life Enhancement (MLE) project from the project's operator, Origin Energy Limited. ...
President’s Report: Around the Branches
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Gordon Wakelin-King
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Community engagement is the order of the day: from giant gas hubs to one seismic line across a paddock we find ourselves having to justify our existence like never before.
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Branch Activities: PESA NSW Branch Awards
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Over recent months the NSW branch of PESA has been actively supporting geosciences students at NSW's universities through a range of activities and awards....
Industry News: ‘Positive Step’ to Develop Timor Sea Plays (b)
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Santos has announced that it had entered into an agreement with ConocoPhillip and SK E&S (SK), an affiliate of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, to progress the development of the Caldita and Barossa gas discoveries located in the Timor Sea....