By Rose Mary Petrass
Australia’s east-coast gas market is again at a turning point. In June 2025, the Federal Government launched a comprehensive Gas Market Review, and one of the key options now on the table is a new export-permitting regime that would more tightly link LNG export permissions to contributions to the domestic market.
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Keeping industrial systems running smoothly means choosing components that work as hard as you do. When it comes to power supplies, reliability, compatibility, and space-saving design all play a role in reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance. That’s where Weidmüller’s new PROeco II series comes in.
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Written by Paul Stockwell, Managing Director, Process Vision
For years, hydrocarbon dewpoint (HCDP) has been used as the industry’s marker for “dry gas.” The problem is that dewpoint measurements assume the gas and liquid phases in a pipeline are in equilibrium, the same calm conditions you would find in a lab flask. But real pipelines don’t behave like that. Gas typically moves at 20–100 ft/sec, while any liquid films or droplets creep along the pipe wall at less than 1 ft/sec. They never reach equilibrium.
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Change is always a factor in the world of process automation. Commissioning delays, last-minute design tweaks, and unexpected scope adjustments can quickly turn neat wiring diagrams into costly headaches. Fortunately there’s a solution, Weidmuller’s Klippon Connect W2C and W2T terminal blocks range. These terminal blocks deliver flexibility, reliability, and efficiency for modern DCS marshalling.
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The Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast for September to November predicts above-average rainfall across most of the eastern two-thirds of Australia, while western regions are expected to be drier than usual. For construction professionals working in eastern states, this means ongoing challenges like surface pooling, groundwater intrusion and even localised flooding.
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Whether you’re working on a power station upgrade, a refinery turnaround or a renewable energy project, having the right tools at the right time can make or break your schedule.
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Power, heating, cooling, and ventilation keep industries moving – but finding the right solution isn’t always simple. Scott Johnson, Business Development Manager for Coates’ specialist Power & HVAC division, explains how his team delivers smart solutions to keep customers’ operations running during planned or unplanned maintenance, equipment failure or increased production demand.
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