Reassess OCTG Sourcing Against Offshore Survey Filings and Policy Signals

Image: Austrack Equipment Austrack Equipment has made new additions to its fleet of pipeline construction equipment

Depending on the model, they typically have a bucket capacity of around 3–5 cubic metres

For equipment hire enquiries, contact the Austrack team on 1300 952 610

Chevron Australia has lodged an Environment Plan with the offshore regulator to undertake site investigation surveys for future gas developments as part of the next phase of its Gorgon Gas Development off Western Australia’s northwest coast

If approved, the surveys are expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and would take around four to six months to complete, either as a single campaign or across multiple campaigns. Chevron said the activity could occur at any time during the Environment Plan’s five-year approval period

If approved, the surveys are expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and would take around four to six months to complete, either as a single campaign or across multiple campaigns

The consultation period for the Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme has ended, and here’s what the industry had to say. Australian Pipelines and Gas Association The APGA said in its submission that it supports the government’s objective of improving domestic gas supply but argues the proposed Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme needs significant changes to avoid undermining investment in gas production and infrastructure

APGA opposes the proposal to require up to 30 per cent of reserved gas to be withheld from long-term contracts for sale into short-term markets. It argues long-term bilateral contracts are essential for financing new gas production and pipeline infrastructure, while short-term markets should only be used to manage temporary imbalances

The submission argues the draft framework should prioritise long-term investment certainty. APGA says annual Domestic Supply Obligations (DSOs) and the ability to regularly adjust reservation rates would create uncertainty, discourage long-term contracting and increase market volatility

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