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WDS Limited Seeking HDPE Pipe Welder for Roma
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28134612

PIPA Publish Field Welding Guide for HDPE Pipes
http://www.pipa.com.au/sites/default/files/document/attachment/tn009.pdf

ExcelPlas Dalby Sets Up HDPE Pipe Recycling Operation for Resource Recovery of scrap HDPE Pipe
Using a shredding and size reduction plant the scrap HDPE pipe is converted back to granules and diverted from landfill.
Pick up service available.
Contact: [email protected]

$6.5m to be spent on water pipes in expanding QLD water distribution network
http://www.qt.com.au/news/millions-to-be-spent-on-water-pipes-in-expanding-s/2543791/

GF showcase their MSA Plus 250 EX Multi Automatic Electrofusion Unit
http://www.gfps.com/appgate/ecat/common_flow/10002T/AU/en/109760/131021/131091/131098/131103/5107/product.html

Queensland Pipe Conference (8-11 September 2015) on the Gold Coast
http://nodigdownunder.com.au/sponsors

Huerner Electrofusion Welding Machines for EF fittings up to 2000 mm fitting Distributed Out of New Zealand
http://www.huerner.co.nz/index.php/huerner-welding/electrofusion

Turnkey NDT Pipe Weld Inspection Solution Combining both PAUT & TOFD http://www.ndt.net/events/NDTCanada2014/app/content/Paper/7_Tremblay_Rev1.pdf

Burst Test and J-Integral Crack Growth Criterion in High Density Polyethylene Pipe Subjected to Internal Pressure
http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-14532-7_40

*NEW*  Large ISO Wipes for Polyethylene Pipe Welding (Available from ExcelPlas Dalby)The success of your HDPE pipe welding depends on removal of contaminants from the weld zone
http://www.polywipes.com
To order contact [email protected]

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.
Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;
Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 2500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.
Any news or subscription requests should be sent to [email protected]

ExcelPlas Dalby Poly Pipe Testing now servicing the Greater Surat Basin including Roma and Miles
Pickup service available and Fast Turnaround Times
More information contact:  [email protected]

Piping up: $A136 million of upgrades underway in Queensland
http://trenchless-australasia.com/news/piping_up_a136_million_of_upgrades_underway_in_queensland/091049/

SEQ Publishes Approved List of HDPE Pipe and Fittings
EF Fittings Approved – Georg Fischer/Iplex,  Friatec/Philmac,  Plasson/Vinidex
http://www.seqcode.com.au/storage/2015-01-16_-_IPAM_Civil_List.pdf

ExcelPlas offering a Free Bucket of 60 Large Format ISO Poly Wipes with every pipe weld over 350 mm received for tensile testing
ISO Poly Wipes are essential for removal of contamination before Fusion Welding
contact: [email protected]

APIA/PIPA CSG Seminar and Exhibition (Brisbane)
TO SHOWCASE opportunities and developments in CSG piping
http://www.pipa.com.au/events/apiapipa-csg-seminar-and-exhibition

HDPE Pipe Recycling Network established for Queensland
Call for removal of scrap HDPE Pipe Stockpiles – Free Removal in Surat Basin
Call Troy Sticklen on 0434-741-914

Approvals for New Pipelines – Santos GLNG Gas Field Development Project (Feb 3, 2015)
http://www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/santos-glng-gas-field-development-project.html

$130 million HDPE Pipe upgrade for Brisbane’s century-old sewer
the latest trenchless technology will be used to reline the old concrete pipe with new polyethylene pipe
http://www.utilitymagazine.com.au/130-million-upgrade-for-brisbanes-century-old-sewer/

TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS REFUSED FOR IMPORTED PEX PIPE having ALL of the following: • wall thickness NOT less than 2.2 mm and NOT greater than 4.4 mm; • minimum burst pressure NOT less than 5.5 MPa and NOT  greater than 8 MPa • maximum operating pressure NOT greater than 500 kPa; • compliance with Australian Standard AS 4176.8-2010
Reason for refusal Substitutable goods produced in Australia by Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Dandenong South, VIC
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/GAZETTE15-06Dated11February2015.pdf

NQ Water Services seeking skilled Poly Pipe Welderwho has mine site experience in the welding and installation of HDPE dewatering discharge pipe systems
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28113632

Butt Welding of Double Walled Pipe (Free Download)
http://8pic.ir/images/o6wnkscdtjas5ye3yxfi.pdf

Mastermyne Water Services Capability Statement  – Poly Pipe Welding Large and Small
http://www.mastertec.com.au/MasterteccapabilitiesFeb15.pdf

Fusion Plastics seeking Experienced Plastic FabricatorApplicants must have butt-fusion, electro-fusion and extrusion welding certification
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28094028

Peter Mourtzios Weld TechWith over 25 years experience in construction of water, sewer and gas mains, Nathan recognised a widening void between frequent design and use of polyethylene pipe and qualified, competent technicians to weld and install accordingly.
http://www.utilityfusion.com.au/company-profile/peter-mourtzios

Market welcomes talk of Santos GLNG pipeline sale
http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/market-welcomes-talk-of-santos-glng-pipeline-sale/story-fnihsps3-1227185037241?nk=32f7141520f27d7451e697154a537723

Australian ENERGY Pipeline Research Centre- End of Jan 2015 Update
http://epcrc.com.au/about/news/ceos-update-january-2015

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Pipe Testing Labs (Dalby and Melbourne)
• Quality Assurance and Poly Pipe Weld Testing of HDPE pipes during installation is a regular part of Excelplas’ work.
• We work with some of the largest pipe installers in Australia to ensure the quality and longitivity of pipe systems in CSG and water infrastructure projects through poly pipe weld testing.
• We have years of experience in examining butt weld and electrofusion welds failures and are able to provide expert determination of where a failure lies (i.e. the operator, welding equipment or material).
• While forensic failure analysis is another service we offer, we would prefer to stop the failures, and this can be achieved by relatively low cost Quality Assurance work upon installation of HDPE pipe lines.
• Quality Assurance is performed by a destructive tensile (DT) test on selected field pipe welds.  The number of sample welds taken for DT testing depends on the size of the pipeline installation and the likely effect of any failure.
• Our Dalby lab and Roma Depot enables pipe weld testing to be expedited, even on a same day basis when logistics allow, minimising disruption to construction while giving you confidence in your installations years into the future.

Santos Delivers Record Sales Revenue Despite Oil Price Slump
http://gastoday.com.au/news/santos_delivers_record_sales_revenue_despite_oil_price_slump/090871/

REL Takeover Looms – HDPE Pipe Fusion Player in Talks
http://myresources.com.au/news/27-latestnews/12193-group-holds-out-in-rel-takeover

Decmil win QCLNG well contract
http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/news/decmil-win-qclng-well-contract-n2519891

Cromford Pipe opens new larger manufacturing HDPE Pipe Facility in Paget, Mackay  QLD
http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/cables/cromford-pipe/cromford-pipe1.html

Job for Experienced Construction Superintendent who has the capability to execute mid-sized HDPE pipeline projects within the CSG arena
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27888012?utm_campaign=jobseekerau&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=jobseekerau

Iplex Pipe Failure -Selecting the right pipe PN (pressure) rating
http://blog.robertsltd.com.au

McElroy Publish TracStar® Fusion Machines Operator’s Manual
http://fusion.mcelroy.com/parts_finder/documents/3798.pdf?1846197744

ExcelPlas undertakes polymer testing for CSG operators such as QGC/BG Group, Santos, Origin Energy and Arrow.
ExcelPlas QLD – Most Trusted Pipe Weld Testing Lab in Australia
http://polypipetesting.com.au

Building the Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/building_the_woleebee_creek_to_glebe_weir_pipeline/084947/

Queensland’s Coal Seam Gas Production Details 2013-14
https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/238124/petroleum.pdf

Largest and longest fibreglass pipes in the Australia
http://oilandgasreview.com.au/word/largest-and-longest-fibreglass-pipes-in-the-country/

Electrofusion Joining of HDPE Pipes – Overview
http://modernbuilder.co.uk/2015/01/electrofusion-jointing-pe-pipes-water-industry-european-way/

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas – Conveniently located in Dalby close to the major CSG Plays – Now Offering:- Butt Weld Tensile Testing-Electrofusion Peel Testing- Electrofusion Decohesion Testing- Melt Flow Index-Oxidative Indiction Time- Failure Analysis-Debeading & Bead Inspection-Recycling of Scrap HDPE Pipe and Fittings.

Massive revenue growth forecast for Australian CSG industry
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/massive-revenue-growth-forecast-for-australian-csg-industry-2015-01-13

ExcelPlas Dalby Sets Up HDPE Pipe Recycling Operation for Resource Recovery of scrap HDPE Pipe
Using a shredding and size reduction plant the scrap HDPE pipe is converted back to granules and diverted from landfill.  Pick up service available.
Contact: [email protected]

PIPA publish technical document ‘ASSESSMENT OF POLYETHYLENE WELDS’ Ref: POP014 issued 22 December 2014
http://www.pipa.com.au/sites/default/files/document/attachment/pop014_2014-12-22.pdf

*NEW*  Large ISO Wipes for Polyethylene Pipe Welding (Available from ExcelPlas Dalby)
The success of your HDPE pipe welding depends on removal of contaminants from the weld zone
http://www.polywipes.comTo order contact [email protected]

Australian Fusion Welding (Dalby) seeking Commercial Manager  http://www.seek.com.au/job/27831380?pos=13&type=standard

WDS seeking experienced HDPE Pipe Welders to join their team FIFO Roster to Roma
https://www.jobseeker.com.au/job/HDPE-Welder-7709863229eb3179eb59bbbc84704579?from_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobseeker.com.au%2FHDPE-Welder-jobs&sp=serp&sponsored=false&sr=1

HDPE pipelines playing major role in Tasmanian irrigation
The project decided on PE piping, produced by a local Tasmanian company Zezt, using specialised PE resin manufactured in Australia by Qenos.
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/harbouring_h2o_pipelines_playing_major_role_in_tasmanian_irrigation/090518/

HDPE Pipe Manufacturer Zezt seeking Polyethylene Pipe Fabrication Manager for Tasmania
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27813277

HDPE Pipe Manufacturer in Bernie, Tasmania producing Irrigation and Mining HDPE Piping
http://zezt.com.au

FusionPlast NewsAcu-Tech and FusionWeld have been appointed distributors for FusionPlast products in Western Australia and South Australia respectively
http://www.fusionplast.com.au/index-fusion%20group%20-%20news.htm

Leighton Contractors’ Ryan Perez deservedly took out the 2014 APIA Young Achievement Award
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/industry_high_achievers_recognised/090475/

Pipeline expansion boosts Australian CSG market
http://oilandgasreview.com.au/word/pipeline-expansion-boosts-australian-csg-market/

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 2500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.
Any news or subscription requests should be sent to [email protected]

ExcelPlas Dalby Poly Pipe Testing now servicing the Greater Surat Basin including Roma and Miles
Pickup service available and Fast Turnaround Times
More information contact:  [email protected]

1. Pipedream to reality as QGC (BG) Group gets first windfall from CSG http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/pipedream-to-reality-as-bg-group-gets-first-windfall-from-csg/story-fnihsps3-1227151848048?nk=b5dc8f9d215904d3dec10764f0ed06f0

2. APA Group pays $5bn for BG Group’s QCLNG pipelineASX-listed gas infrastructure giant APA Group has purchased the Queensland Curtis liquefied natural gas (QCLNG) pipeline from the BG Group for $5-billion
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/apa-group-pays-5bn-for-bg-groups-qclng-pipeline-2014-12-10

3. McElroy Celebrates 60 Years in Thermoplastic Pipe Welding
http://pipelineandgasjournal.com/mcelroy-celebrates-60-years-thermoplastic-piping

4. New Specialised Butt Welders on the Block
http://www.cathic.com.au

5. McElroy Launched Hydraulically Adjustable Pipe Stand for HDPE Welding
http://www.mcelroy.com/fusion/newsletter/#atw

6. ExcelPlas Labs Ensures Rigorous Quality Testing
A fundamental element of dependable, high quality poly pipe welding is rigorous quality testing. This testing is particularly important when the welding in question involves large diameter CSG gas or water pipes because the stakes are especially high in the CSG area.

It is crucial that any weak or failure-prone pipe welds be detected and weeded out before they are installed. Failure to detect faulty pipes can have severe operational and economic consequences in the future.

Since these HDPE pipes are generally welded in the field there is little control over the work environment, including the potential for bad weather or other environmental factors to affect the weld integrity. Fundamentally pipe testing will ensure that the pipe welds are high quality and reliable, that the pipe will not leak, and that it can withstand the pressure requirements that will be placed upon it.

Common testing includes the following:Butt Fusion Tensile Testing to ISO 13953 Electrofusion Peel Decohesion Testing to ISO 13954

Rigorous quality pipe testing is important for several key reasons including the following:
• Safety – The most important reason for rigorous pipe testing is safety. Pipe failure could cause dangerous accidents.
• Regulations – Pipe testing is also crucial to stay in compliance with governmental regulation. The Queensland Government has set industry safety standards which include requirements for inspection and testing of pipe welds, non-destructive testing, and repair and removal of defects.
• Economy – Pipe failure is extremely expensive. It results in lost product and cessation of production while the pipeline is repaired.   A pipe failure may also result in costly cleanup and waste remediation.