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Energy & Utilities
Technological developments for the gas turbine industry – Which are the most promising?
In the lead up to the Gas Turbines Asia-Pacific Conference we asked members from a global "Gas Turbine Users Linkedin group” what they felt was the ‘next big thing’ in terms of technological developments in the gas turbines industry. Judging by the responses below, there seems to be a major emphasis on lowering emissions from gas turbines. Do you agree?…
6 Jan 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Fact or fable? Gas turbine oil change can resolve varnish related issues
Maintaining reliable and efficient machinery is the aim of the game for gas turbine users operating Australian plants, but all too often expensive reliability issues can be the direct cause of oil degradation. Fluitec International’s Pierre Vanderkelen spoke to us about the pitfalls of lubrication varnish and the typical symptoms that might indicate evidence of…
5 Nov 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Infrastructure | Transport & Logistics
Port Productivity – how to do more for less
Productivity and efficiency are two things high on the priority lists of most companies. It is no different when we consider port operations. Dr Eva Savelsberg is Vice President Logistics Division, INFORM GmbH Germany and maintains they have the key to doing more for less when it comes to investment in port productivity. Eva was kind…
22 Oct 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Are you fit for $50? Geoffrey Cann discusses the global LNG industry
LNG industry opinion leader, Geoffrey Cann of Deloitte Australia, will be delivering a workshop as part of the 21st Anniversary South East Asia Australia Offshore and Onshore Conference (SEAAOC) this August. We took the opportunity to ask Cann his views on the current issues surrounding the global LNG industry, what factors will influence Australia's future success…
28 Jul 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
The evolving OSV sector – where is it heading? Q&A with maritime expert Ray Rudge
Ray Rudge is the HSEQ Manager at Australian Offshore Solutions who offer marine services to the offshore oil and gas industry. Ray will be presenting at the Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) Conference in Perth this June, and in the lead up we asked him a few questions related to Australia's evolving OSV sector. How do you…
20 May 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Watering down the barriers – Sydney Water’s approach to customer hardship intervention
Rising utility prices have contributed to a dramatic rise in the number of consumers struggling to meet their utility repayments. Recent reports state that consumer complaints to state Energy & Water Ombudsman are on the rise, but how are retailers navigating the complex challenges of balancing commercial objectives with regulatory requirements and social obligations? In the…
27 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Striking a balance in WA’s power shift
Western Australia is looking forward to hearing about the findings of WA’s Electricity Market Review. Alan Dixon, President of ATCO Gas Australia will be contributing to the discussion as a guest speaker at the upcoming WA Power & Gas Conference and accepted to comment on how outcomes the Electricity Market Review may change the market.…
20 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
SETuP: Transforming electricity generation for remote communities in the NT
The Power and Water Corporation is responsible for electricity transmission and distribution and provides water and sewerage services across the Northern Territory, an area of more than 1.3 million square kilometres. They are currently developing the Northern Territory Solar Energy Transformation Program (SETuP) and in the lead up to the Remote Area Power Supply Conference we…
2 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Is natural gas a ‘game changer’ for Africa’s economy?
Godwin Sweto is the current managing director of South African firm Encorex, who specialise in energy consulting, strategy advisory, investment and petroleum product trading. We caught up with Godwin who will be speaking at the Onshore Gas Africa conference in a couple of months as he shares with us his insights regarding natural gas and its potential to be a game changer…
24 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Reliable energy supply solutions in remote areas
In anticipation of our 2nd Annual Remote Area Power Supply conference which is being held next month, we asked a few key speakers what they were most looking forward to discussing with other attendees over the two days. The event is the only one of its kind to specifically look at the opportunities and barriers…
12 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
