Energy Pipelines CRC Building for the Future Valerie Linton
Energy Pipelines CRC Enabling safer, more efficient and reliable pipelines to meet Australia s growing energy needs
Background Energy Pipelines CRC was established in 2010 to bring together: Key companies in the pipeline industry Researchers who can deliver pipeline research Commonwealth Government International collaborations These partners: bring funding and in-kind support, and collectively provide targeted, relevant research and education to the pipeline industry 15
Core Partners Universities Commonwealth Collaborators Energy Pipelines CRC APGA Research and Standards Committee PRCI and EPRG PRCI: Pipeline Research Council International EPRG: European Pipeline Research Group
Programs Four programs: RP1: More efficient use of materials RP2: Life extension of new and existing pipelines RP3: Advanced design and construction RP4: Public safety and security of supply
Research Challenges Specification and supply of linepipe Longer design life pipelines Commonwealth Government Pipeline materials and testing Long life coatings Safe and efficient welding Corrosion management Fracture control Pipeline life extension More efficient construction practices Asset management Pipeline regulation The interaction of people and pipelines New energy media Pipeline safety
Capabilities 70+ researchers and students Facilities National Facility for Pipeline Coatings Assessment Midscale corrosion testing sand boxes Stress corrosion cracking testing Instrumented Charpy testing machine Digital Image Correlation (DIC) High end computing for CFD and FEA analysis Plus University labs and equipment
Research Working in partnership with the industry Develop solutions that can be adopted Making pipelines safer, more efficient and reliable Generating results Getting the results out and known Incorporated in AS2885 where relevant Benefiting the industry and the nation
Research Highlights Fracture control, EPDECOM software Pipe wall temperatures during decompression Linepipe strain during bending and hydrotesting Linepipe properties and welding
Research Highlights Coatings, cathodic protection and cracking assessments Integrated asset management software Third party interference, role of contractors ALARP understanding and use
Research Review June 2015: Independent review of the productivity, quality and impact of the Energy Pipelines CRC science and research Quality: it is clear that the quality of the Centre s research is high. Impact: the industry impact of the Centre s research is very high.
Developing the Business Bringing together companies with a common interest User groups Work with external parties with a shared interest Other companies and representative organisations
User Groups Regulators forum Education ENA RMIT Owners/POG Constructors Design Composite /PE pipe Offshore RSC APPEA Consulting Water
Activities Shore and water crossing guidelines Concrete mattresses guidelines Failure of vintage polyethylene distribution pipes Other projects coming up from user groups
The Future Continue to provide quality research and education to the industry Deliver on commitments to Commonwealth Building a sustainable business post 2019 Grow industry involvement Develop and nurture partnerships New, relevant and connected sectors
Business Planning Bringing together the Board, key people from within the industry and some externals from other industries, CRCs etc Considered the remaining four years under the current Government funding term Future activities beyond the life of the current Energy Pipelines CRC
Existing Markets New Markets Future Options Market Development Diversification Develop new markets Develop new services in new markets Current Mission and Vision Develop and grow current market and services Existing Services Service Development Develop new services and capabilities New Services (1) Developed from I. Ansoff, 2007, Strategies for Diversification Market Product Matrix
Business Plan Number of potential opportunities Standalone research and education organisation Supporting the hydrocarbon pipeline industry Drawing in other related industry and sectors to increase partner and funding base Consider other areas where we could provide expertise and capabilities
Growth Centres Commonwealth Government is establishing Growth Centres to support industry Oil, gas and energy resources Growth Centre Energy Pipelines CRC to support this Centre
Big Issues Need to target the big issues facing the industry What will make a substantial difference over the next 10 years? Technological breakthroughs? Safety factors? Pipeline regulation? Community demands?
Building for the Future Continuing to deliver high quality research and education to the pipeline industry Deliver on our commitments Expand the business organically to support user groups and partners Step out into areas where we can make a difference Long term capabilities and critical mass for the benefit of the industry
Acknowledgements This work was funded by the Energy Pipelines CRC, supported through the Australian Government s Cooperative Research Centres Programme. The cash and in-kind support from the APGA RSC is gratefully acknowledged.