Agenda

CONFERENCE DAY ONE: TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2009

THE OUTLOOK FOR DOMESTIC GAS INFRASTRUCTURE

I think the gas industry has got an attractive future especially flying from the development of an emissions trading sector because a lot of it is seen as a transition source of energy unattractive from the point of view of a lower carbon intensity in terms of the use domestically and internationally

The Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP, Minister for Resources & Energy, and Minister for Tourism, Australian Government, Pipeliner Magazine, April 2008

8.30 Conference registration and morning coffee

9.10 IIR Welcome & Open Remarks from the Chair

9.20 Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) Address:
New Opportunities for Transmission Pipelines

• Expected increase in demand for natural gas
• Carbon capture transportation and storage

Cheryl Cartwright, Chief Executive Officer, APIA

OPERATIONAL CASE STUDIES

Were finding that most towns (in the NSW Central Ranges) are getting connected up and thats our aim over time to provide the towns with an alternate supply of energy, natural gas. It will give the residents, particularly the local businesses in the area, an alternative energy supply that can be very useful.

The Hon Ian McDonald, NSW Energy Minister, ABC News Online, 21 August 2008

10.00 CASE STUDY: Update on Bonaparte Gas Pipeline Project

• Analysing the case study
• Focusing on industrial relations
• Insight into how it was handled

Kevin Lester, General Manager, AJ Lucas

10.40 Morning Tea

11.10 CASE STUDY: APA Group Pipeline Developments

• An update on APA's pipeline expansion plans
  
• Insights into other East Coast developments for APA Group
• Future outlook and opportunities

Rob Wheals, Group Manager Commercial, APA Group

11.50 CASE STUDY: The Development & Operation of Eastern Australias New Gas Transmission Backbone

• Making best use of existing infrastructure
• Configuring for flexibility
• Expansion opportunities

Peter Sardelis, Business Development Manager, Epic Energy

12.30 Lunch

1.40 CASE STUDY: Pipelines & Coal Seam Gas Field Development

• CSG gathering systems (HDPE)
• Trunk lines (Steel)
• Compression
• Water treatment and transportation

Ciaran Hallinan, General Manager Oil & Gas, Diversified Construction Corporation

2.20 CASE STUDY: The Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline

• Construct an underground natural gas pipeline from Queensland to Newcastle in NSW that will transport coal seam methane gas collected in the south central Queensland gas fields
• Helping to create more competitive pricing and choice for consumers in the NSW energy market
• Analysing the status and future development of QHGP

Bob Otjen, General Manager, Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline

3.00 Afternoon Tea

LABOUR & CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS FOR GAS PROJECTS

In an ever increasing competitive world, companies and hiring managers need to come up with specific strategies in order to combat the skills shortage

Australian Mining Online, 14 April 2008

3.30 The Use of ECI Processes on Gas Infrastructure Projects

• What is Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)?
• The decision to use an ECI approach
• The procurement and selection process to select ECI proponent/s
• Keys areas for consideration
  > Development of the consolidated Risk Adjusted Price
  > Identification and consideration of risks
  > Development of the contract terms
  > Open book estimating
  > Developing a relationship management approach
• The workshop process
  > The use and role of workshops
  > Types and frequency of workshops
  > Outcomes expected from workshops
• What can be reasonably expected from the ECI process

Stephen Callaghan, Director, Stephen Callaghan & Associates

4.10 PANEL DISCUSSION: Can we get the Right Labour to get this Project Built on Time & on Budget?
There is a massive shortage of skilled workers available to the engineering industry, as the resource boom continues unabated and skilled workers drift towards the comparatively cash rich, arguably more flexible mining sector. This panel discussion will look to cover:

• Attracting and retaining skilled staff
• Impacts of the Global Financial Crisis
• Potential exodus from mining projects
• Training and development
• What else can be achieved to reduce the shortage?

4.50 Closing Remarks from the Chair

5.00 Networking Drinks

CONFERENCE DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2009

THE ECONOMICS OF GAS INFRASTRUCTURE

One of the key things in investment is that investors want to know the ground rules. They dont want uncertainty, they want to know if youre establishing their gas market as part of the national energy market, where are they going to be?

The Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP, Minister for Resources & Energy, & Minister for Tourism, Australian Government, Pipeliner Magazine, April 2008

8.30 Morning Coffee

9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair

9.10 The Implications for the Gas Pipeline Industry from the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS)

• Status of the CPRS
• Key issues for the pipeline industry
• Gas as a transition fuel

Euan Morton, Principal, Synergies Economic Consulting

9.50 Investing in Domestic Gas Infrastructure in a Carbon Constrained World

• Matching risk and reward
• Dealing with uncertainty
• Outlining current regulatory impediments

PEAKING PLANT DEVELOPMENTS

We believe there is a bigger role for gas in providing Australias base-load electricity needs as the economy transitions to a lower carbon emissions footprint

Mr David Knox, CEO, Santos, 21 August 2008

10.30 Morning Tea

11.00 CASE STUDY: Origin Energys Mortlake & Spring Gully Gas Fired Power Plants

• On 4 July 2008, the Origin Board announced its commitment to proceed with the construction of a 550 megawatt (MW) gas fired power station located 12km west of Mortlake in western Victoria
• The Mortlake Power Station will help to meet the growing and future demand for electricity in Australia
• Insight into Origin Energys plan to develop a nominal 1000 MW coal seam gas fired power station at Spring Gully
• The Spring Gully power station would be configured as a high efficiency combined cycle plant utilising a combination of gas turbine and steam turbine power generation technologies

John Rodda, General Manager Generation, Origin Energy

11.40 Development of Gas-Fired Peaking Power Station Projects in Australia
Matthew Forrest, Executive General Manager, Development, ERM Power

12.20 Lunch

Recent government announcements on the carbon pollution reduction scheme have significantly increased the attractiveness of gas and we are seeing a renewed desire to transport larger quantities of gas south, particularly into New South Wales

Mick McCormack, APA Group Managing Director, Pipeline Plant & Offshore, 1 September 2008

1.30 CASE STUDY: The Colongra Gas Turbines Facility

• Detailing developments to the 667MW gas turbine facility near the existing Munmorah Power Station on the Central Coast
• The Colongra gas turbine plant will be able to start up quickly to supply electricity during times of high demand
• The natural gas to fuel the turbines will be supplied via a new underground pipeline connecting to the existing SydneyNewcastle pipeline

Adrian Hall, General Manager Asset Development, Jemena

2.10 Western Energys Proposed 120 MW Gas Fired Power Station in Western Australia

• The economic case for the power station
• A technical description
• The development process
• Key issues arising through the process

Patrick Peake, Project Director, Western Energy

2.50 Challenges for CO2 pipelines in Qld

Peter Cox, National Pipelines Manager, WorleyParsons

3.30 Afternoon Tea

GAS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT INNOVATION

More effort needs to go into encouraging exploration for and production of smaller gas fields that lend themselves to domestic supply

David Johnson, WA Shadow Minister for Resources & Energy, WA Opposition, Pipeline Plant & Offshore, 17 June 2008

3.50 CASE STUDY: Fibreglass Pipe the Perfect Fit for Eastern Star Gas Bibblewindi Flowline

• Project overview and outline of purpose, plus brief background on Adtech and the Narrabri CSG Project
• Insight into why fibreglass was selected; non corrosive, future water handling capability, fast installation (giving low cost), low environmental impact, ability to increase operating pressure if additional capacity required
• Project delivery; comments on access and approvals, design, logistics, installation
• Conclusions

Nils Grimley, General Manager Pipelines, Adtech FRP

4.30 Underground Gas Storage (UGS) the Missing Link to Security of Supply, Capital Efficiency & Operational Reliability & Efficiency in Australia

• Overview of historical development and use of UGS in Australia
• Benchmarking Australias UGS to that of North America and Europe (salt cavern, depleted reservoir & acquifer storage)
• What UGS could deliver to Australias gas industry
• Industry and regulatory changes required to stimulate the development of open access UGS facilities in Australia

Glen W. Gill, Managing Director, Innovative Energy Consulting

5.10 Closing Remarks from the Chair & Close of Conference