APGA Convention & Exhibition 2025
18–21 October | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Four days of dynamic content
Our APGA Convention 2025 presenters delivered an exceptional program filled with sharp ideas and powerful industry leadership. Thank you to everyone who took the stage - resources are available below, with more to be added as they come through.
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MONDAY – 20 OCTOBER 2025 |
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TOPIC: FUTURE FUELS |
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Global Learning for Local Application - International Best Practice. |
Klaas van Alphen & Tom Jackson |
RSC GPA |
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FFCRC Projects (Combined) and GIRA, (GIRA - A New Standard in Gas Industry Research) |
Doug Proud | David Norman |
GIRA | FFCRC |
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EPRG Research Update |
Marion Erdelen-Peppler |
EPRG |
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TOPIC: FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE |
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Addressing Design Challenges in Storage Pipeline Systems |
Craig Clarke |
APA Group |
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Supporting Electricity Networks - Distributed Gas Backup and Inertia |
Stefan Mero |
AGIG |
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Future Fuels Pipelines - Why a Digital Engineering Approach is Required |
Peter Cox |
Worley |
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TOPIC: PROJECTS |
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Constructing The Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline. A Truly Unique Infrastructure Project that Includes a Gas Transmission and Large Storage Pipeline |
Mitchell Pearce & Ethan Woods |
Spiecapag Australia Pty Ltd |
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Atlas East: Improving CSG Facility Design, Construction and Commissioning Sequencing |
Brian McDonough |
GPA Engineering |
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Reducing the Pressure on Redevelopments: Delivery of Urban Gas Infrastructure to Enable High Density Development in Perth’s CBD |
Neil Butt and Ramon Leano |
ATCO Australia |
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Atlas to Reedy Creek Pipeline |
Chase Middlemiss |
Nacap Pty Ltd |
TUESDAY – 21 OCTOBER 2025 |
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TOPIC: SAFETY |
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Safeguarding Sustainability: APA's Path to Process Safety Excellence |
Allyson Woodford and Tim Wall |
APA Group |
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Transforming Utility Planning: BYDA’s GIS-Based Digital Portal |
Mell Greenall |
BYDA |
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Silence is the Real Hazard - How leaders create cultures where speaking up prevents incidents |
Robert Wentzel |
Jonah Group |
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TOPIC: ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY & GOVERNANCE |
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Final Report: DEI in the Pipeline Sector-Voices & Recommendations |
Carol Bond |
RMIT University |
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Navigating Ambiguity: Lessons From Our Journey Towards a Zero Gas Future in the ACT |
Carina Nixon and Phil Colvin |
GPA Engineering |
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How The Renewable Roll Out Will Impact Future Pipeline Projects |
Marcus Baker |
CNC Project Management |
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The Comfort Zone: Advocating for a Safe Pipeline Industry for All with APGA's Newest Code of Practice |
Elizabeth Wheeler |
APGA Women in Pipeline Forum |
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TOPIC: RENEWABLE GAS |
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Pioneering Renewable Gas in NZ- the First Biogas Upgrading Project |
Tim Lepper |
First Gas Limited |
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Australia's Hydrogen Horizon: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities in Pipeline Infrastructure?” |
Jason Amiri |
Fyfe |
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Repurposing an Existing Onshore Natural Gas Pipeline for CO2 Service: Key Safety Considerations |
David Johnson |
APA Group |
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Driving the Renewable Gas Sector Forward with Policy |
Phillipa Minton |
Jemena |
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TOPIC: PIPELINE OPERATORS GROUP |
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Changing the Definition of Unpiggable: A Case Study with APA Group on the Inspection of an “Unpiggable” Critical Natural Gas Pipeline and Avoiding Shutdown by Launching via Hot Tap - An Australian First |
Herman Quakkelsteijn and Robert Nearhos |
Intero Integrity Services Australia | APA Group |
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Advancements in In-line Inspection of Gas Pipelines Under Challenging Conditions |
Kelly Verhagen and Markus Ginten |
Pacific Gas & Electric | ROSEN |
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2024 Queensland Gas Pipeline Rupture |
Raj Jeyarajah and Marshall Holmes |
Jemena |
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Closed Vent Compression Systems |
Doug Sahm |
Zevac |
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Disclaimer:
All details pertaining to the program—including, but not limited to, session times, speakers, topics, venues, and social events—are subject to change at any time without prior notice. While APGA endeavours to maintain an accurate and up-to-date program, it makes no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the final content or schedule. APGA disclaims any liability for losses, damages, or inconvenience resulting from alterations, postponements, or cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in supplier or speaker availability.
