Innovation is the driving force behind every step forward in our industry. Whether it’s solving technical challenges, improving safety and efficiency, or redefining how we manage assets, innovation lies at the core of how we continue to evolve as a sector. That’s why we were proud to reintroduce the APGA Innovation Award at the 2025 APGA Convention and Exhibition.
This year’s award marked the return of the program after a short hiatus. The award is offered every second year to allow enough time for industry innovators to complete full development and implementation cycles, ensuring the entries reflect not just good ideas, but real, proven results.
A Highly Competitive Field
The 2025 Innovation Award saw a competitive field of entries showcasing world-class thinking and technological development. These submissions spanned a broad range of solutions and systems, from advanced technology to practical process improvements, all backed by deep industry understanding and a shared desire to solve complex problems.
Each entry represented a significant investment of time, expertise, and vision. We acknowledge and thank all the organisations who submitted to the program this year. Your willingness to contribute to the advancement of the industry, and to share your solutions with the broader community, is what makes this award so valuable.
2025 Innovation Award Winner: Intero Integrity Services
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 APGA Innovation Award was presented to Intero Integrity Services, in collaboration with APA Group, for the first-ever deployment by an Australian gas network owner of robotic MFL pipeline inspection technology.
This award-winning innovation marks a milestone for both Intero and APA Group, offering a new frontier in in-line inspection that enhances accuracy, reduces operational disruption, and increases asset integrity across hard-to-inspect pipelines. The ability to implement robotic MFL technology in Australian networks represents a leap forward in pipeline safety and performance, and serves as an example of how international expertise and local execution can come together to create lasting industry impact.
We congratulate Intero Integrity Services for this achievement, and for their active presence at the Convention, where they continued to share their work, engage with delegates, and support industry dialogue on innovation and technology adoption.
Why Innovation Recognition Matters
The Innovation Award is one of the ways APGA helps to foster and highlight forward-thinking solutions. As our industry moves through significant change, particularly in the context of the energy transition, recognising and celebrating innovation will be critical to maintaining momentum and ensuring long-term success.
This award is not just about showcasing ideas. It’s about recognising the people and companies who are willing to lead, to experiment, to invest, and to share what they learn.
Looking to the Future
As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, we expect innovation to play an even greater role in shaping our industry’s future. The pipeline sector will be central to achieving Australia’s energy goals, delivering infrastructure renewal, and ensuring safe, sustainable operations in a changing world.
We encourage all our members and partners to continue exploring new approaches, embracing change, and contributing to the next round of APGA Innovation Awards. Whether through digital transformation, construction methodology, environmental protection, or operational efficiency, the future will be shaped by those who think differently.
Thank You
To our entrants, thank you for taking the time to submit and share your work. Your efforts are building a stronger, smarter pipeline industry. To our winner, Intero Integrity Services, congratulations on your success and thank you for setting a new standard in inspection excellence.
We look forward to seeing what the next cycle of innovation will bring.
