December 2014 Vol.1

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1. ExcelPlas Dalby Poly Pipe Testing now servicing the Greater Surat Basin including Roma and Miles
Pickup service available and Fast Turnaround Times for Testing Butt Fusion & Electrofusion Welds
More information contact:  [email protected]

2. New Durable Polymer Pipe Designed for Oil and Gas Applications
http://pipelinesinternational.com/news/new_durable_nylon_polymer_pipe_developed_to_meet_market_needs/090242/

3. Santos New Pipeline for Narrabri Gas Project
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-03/santos-still-working-on-pipeline-route-from-narrabri-gas-project/5935992

4. Expressions of interest invited for Arrow Bowen Pipeline constructionArrow Energy is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of the 430 km Arrow Bowen Pipeline, west of Gladstone, Queensland.
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/expressions_of_interest_invited_for_arrow_bowen_pipeline_construction/090188/?utm_source=Newsletter-Update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The%20Australian%20Pipeliner-3_december_2014&utm_content=news:expressions_of_interest_invited_for_arrow_bowen_pipeline_construction

Arrow Energy’s primary contact for the pipeline tender is Senior Contracts Engineer Robert McRuvie: [email protected]

5. Australia Pacific LNG Publish CSG water management plan & HDPE pipeline details
http://www.aplng.com.au/pdf/condabri/Condabri_EMP_Att_18_CGS_water_management_plan.pdf

6. New Queensland fuels and energy strategy launched
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/new-queensland-fuels-and-energy-strategy-launched-2014-12-02

7. Ritmo 630 All Terrain Single High Pressure Butt Welder For Sale
http://peclassifieds.net/category/346/Pipe-Butt-Welder/listings/683/Ritmo-630-All-Terrain-SHP-Butt-Welder.html

8. SA Water Published New Pipe and Electrofusion Fittings Specification (to be in accordance with AS/NZS4129)
SA Water will only accept Electrofusion joints where the ends of the pipes to be inserted into the coupling have been shaved back to virgin material using a commercially available Mechanical Scraper, immediately prior to making the joint. Only the following Electrofusion Fittings can be used:- George Fischer- Fusion Plast Australia- Philmac (Durafuse)- Plasson- Rollmaplast
http://www.sawater.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/A5B496D6-4766-48E6-B9F3-F90A4D6F9069/0/W6Mains.pdf

9. Mechanical Couplings vs Heat Fusion of Polyethylene Pipelines– White Paper
http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/resources/whitepapers/mechanical-couplings-vs-heat-fusion

10. Free Guide to Pressure Testing HDPE Pipelines
http://www.performancepipe.com/en-us/Documents/PP802-TN%20Leak%20Test.PDF

November 2014 Vol.1

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1. QGC Pipeline enters final bidding stage
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/bg_qld_pipeline_enters_final_bidding_stage/089822/

2. WDS Limited Share Price set to Rise as it is Awarded Santos GLNG Contract
http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/companyInfo.do?by=asxCode&asxCode=WDShttp://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/quotes/announcement/WDS/wds-limited/1576222

3. WDS Limited, New CEO and Managing Director Appointed
http://www.finnewsnetwork.com.au/CompanyReports/WDS-Limited/20141120/WDS-Limited,-New-CEO-and-Managing-Director-Appointed

4. Seeking Project Engineer HDPE Pipeline – Mining Infrastructure
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27532416

5. ExcelPlas Dalby Invests in Large Diameter Pipe Shredder for HDPE Recycling in Surat Basin
The shredding facility ensures end of life HDPE pipe is recovered and size reduced for recycling
More information contact:  Perry Matin <[email protected]>

6. McElroy Showcase new  QuickCamp System
The QuickCamp System is a lightweight, insulated and climate-controlled enclosure that allows operators to fuse pipe day or night under all weather conditionshttp://www.mcelroy.com/fusion/newsletter/

7. Man charged for Facebook threat to shoot QGC CSG workers
http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/facebook-threats-man-is-charged/2458591/

8. Premier Mike Baird could reopen coal seam gas industry as part of government’s new gas policy
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/premier-mike-baird-could-reopen-coal-seam-gas-industry-as-part-of-governments-new-gas-policy/story-fni0cx12-1227116385915?nk=e28ddb6cdeb6ac30846f6f2d781606d2

9. ISCO seeking Industrial Mechanic for QLD Workshop
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27551407

10. Eastern Goldfields Gas Pipeline construction contract granted to Lucas
The pipeline follows APA entering into two new long term gas transportation agreements with AngloGold Ashanti Australia for the transportation of gas from Yarraloola, at the northern tip of the existing Goldfields Gas Pipeline, to AngloGold’s Sunrise Dam and Tropicana gold mining operations.
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/eastern_goldfields_gas_pipeline_construction_contract_granted_to_spiecapag_/089820/

11. New water supply pipeline from Wolleebee Creek to Glebe Weir and Dawson River for North Surat – Collingwood Coal Project
http://www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/north-surat-collingwood-coal-project.html

12. New PE100 pipe installer in NSW
http://www.stripes.net.au/past-projects/poly-piping-project-at-tanami-gold/http://www.stripes.net.au/past-projects/water-project-at-maules-creek-coal/

13. Iplex PVC Pipe Recycling Centre Opens
http://www.pipa.com.au/news/iplex-pvc-pipe-recycling-centre-opens

October 2014 Vol.5

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1. ExcelPlas Dalby Collecting Scrap HDPE Pipe for Recycling and Division from Landfill
Scrap HDPE Pipe and Fitting Collection Service now being offered in the Surat Basin Region
More information contact [email protected]

2. Attendees List Published for APIA Melbourne Annual Pipeline Convention 2014  (Declassified)
http://www.conferenceco.com.au/pipeline/DelegatesxSurname.pdf

3. Aliaxis Announces Successful Closing of the Acquisition of Vinidex Australia
http://www.bbc.be/issuu_documents/aliaxis/press_release/20140801E_Vinidex-Aliaxis_closing_transaction.pdf

4. Fatal Injury Alert with Large Diameter HDPE Butt Welding Machine
http://www.safetman.com.au/home2/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Incident-Alert-Fatal-Injury-15-Sep-14.pdf

5. Effect of Weld Parameters and Stacked Errors on the Quality of PE Pipe Welds (New Publication)
http://www.ghd.com/pdf/Graeme%20Dick_Selection%20of%20Welding%20Parameters.pdf

6. ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Testing Pioneer TOF-SIMS Technique for Weld Contamination Detection in HDPE Pipe Welds
Allows trace detection and quantification of Dimethicone, trimethicone and from water-resistant suncreams
http://www.excelplas.com

7. GD Engineering & Construction Seeking General Manager
GD Engineering & Construction has been formed through the merging of GD Pipelines, a leading mid-tier pipeline constructor, and Greene Project and Construction Management Pty Ltd, a multi-disciplined EPCM resources constructor.
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27429871

8. New distribution Centre Keeps PE Piping Moving in Australia http://pipeliner.com.au/news/new_distribution_centre_keeps_pe_piping_moving_in_australia/089249/

9. GHD Reviews Pre-heat Feature Offered on Larger Friatec Fittings
This feature is required because of the design of the Friatec fitting, which has surface mounted elements and therefore must have a close tolerance fit between the pipe and the fitting to work correctly.  The pre-heat feature Friatec provides a mechanism for achieving the close tolerances required for large diameter fittings.
http://www.ghd.com/pdf/Graeme%20Dick_Selection%20of%20Welding%20Parameters.pdf

10. A Novel Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing System for On-Site Inspection of Welded Joints in Plastic Pipes (Free Download)
http://www.ndt.net/events/ECNDT2014/app/content/Paper/362_Hagglund.pdf

11. PolyPipe Pty Ltd (PolyPipe) is a specialist in the extrusion of polyethylene pipe seeking Account Manager
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27499489

12. Fast Fusion Procedure Published within ISO 21307 and the Australian PIPA POP 003
http://fast-fusion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/FastFusionProcedure_FF03_PIPA_POP_003_ISO_21307.pdf

October 2014 Vol.4

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1. QGC Report on Progress for Gas and Brine Water Pipelines (October Status Report)
http://www.aie.org.au/AIE/Documents/BRI140915_Presentation_Brett_Smith.pdf

2. Understanding Electrofusion Joint Destructive Testing – How to Measure Ductile and Brittle Failures
http://efwelds.simplesite.com/412089513

3. Friatec Publish New Detailed Electrofusion Use Instructions (Free Download)
http://www.masa.es/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MANUAL-DE-INSTALACIÓN-GRAN-DIÁMETRO-ING..pdf

4. McElroy Release Poly Pipe Welding App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcelroy.mccalc&hl=en

5. ExcelPlas Dalby Begins HDPE Pipe Recycling Initiative
Scrap HDPE Pipe and Fittings Being Collected in the Surat Basin Region to be Recycled and Diverted from Landfill
More information contact [email protected]

6. REL install OD560 HDPE dewatering trunk line for BHP Billiton Yandi Mine Site in Pilbara
http://www.rel.com.au/wp-content/uploads//2014/10/REL-Project-Profile-BHPB-Yandi-May-2014.pdf

7. WDS Shares Take Major Hit
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/wds-stock-is-getting-absolutely-smashed-on-the-asx-today-2014-10

http://www.smh.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/wds-shares-belted-managing-director-terry-chapman-exits-as-investors-flee-after-profit-downgrade-20141013-1157kh.html

8. Appeal Bid Fails after $730 Million Pipe Contract Stalls
http://www.tweeddailynews.com.au/news/Appeal-bid-fails-after-730-million-pipe-contract/2324535/

9. Building a Gas Pipeline – The Australia Pacific LNG Pipeline story
http://www.utilitymagazine.com.au/building-a-gas-pipeline/

10. Santos GLNG Gets First Gas in the Pipe
http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/santos-glng-gets-first-gas-in-the-pipe/story-fnihsps3-1227089384253?nk=5c67ec3c996c9adff427b29bd658a38e

11. Melbourne Australian Pipe Conference – ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY!
19 – 21 October 2014 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria
The 2014 AUSTRALINN PIPELINE Exhibition will consist of 134 stands, with the official opening to take place on Sunday, 19 October 2014.
http://www.apia.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2014-Exhibition-Floor-Plan-for-Web-Alpha.pdf

October 2014 Vol.3

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1. Melbourne Australian Pipe Conference – 1 WEEK AWAY!19 – 21 October 2014 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, VictoriaThe 2014 AUSTRALIAN PIPELINE Exhibition will consist of 134 stands, with the official opening to take place on Sunday, 19 October 2014.
http://www.apia.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2014-Exhibition-Floor-Plan-for-Web-Alpha.pdf

2. Arrow Energy Receives Federal Approval for CSG pipeline
http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/news/arrow-energy-receives-federal-approval-for-csg-pipeline-n2518052

3. MPC Gathers Construction Momentum on Australia’s Largest Coal Seam Gas Network
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/mpc_gathers_construction_momentum_on_australias_largest_coal_seam_gas_netwo/089274/

4. Fast Fusion of HDPE Pipes Explained !
http://fast-fusion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Explanation_Of_Fast_Fusion.pdf

5. Arrow Energy receives Enviro Nod for Bowen CSG pipeline
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/arrow-energy-receives-enviro-nod-for-bowen-csg-pipeline-2014-10-08

6. Murphy Pipe and Civil about the company’s introduction of spider ploughing into Australia’s coal seam gas industry
http://trenchless-australasia.com/news/ploughing_ahead1/089333/

7. Fast Fusion supplying innovative products for the pipeline industry
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/fast_fusion_supplying_innovative_products_for_the_pipeline_industry/089241/

8. iPipe demonstrates large bore squeeze-off capabilities
http://pipeliner.com.au/news/ipipe_demonstrates_large_bore_squeeze-off_capabilities/089261/

9. Large-Size Pre-saturated Alcohol Wipes for Cleaning HDPE Pipe Before Welding (New Product)
http://polywipes..com