The pipeline industry is enjoying good times due to major changes in government policies and the healthy mining sector. This is directly affecting pipeline construction activities, which continue to increase as a result of the higher demand for transporting gas and mining products. http://www.reaygroup.com.au

1. Developments in the Pipeline Industry
The pipeline industry has never been as good in Australia as it is now. As predicted by industry
analysts, pipeline construction continues to grow as it meets the growing demand for transport
of natural gas. Also fuelling the impressive positive developments in the pipeline industry is the
healthy resources sector in the country, particularly in Western Australia, where a huge amount
of investments are in the place for major pipeline projects.
Growth in the pipeline industry can be attributed to the recent developments in the
government's thrust to minimise carbon emissions in the country. The government is aiming to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by the year 2050, per the new carbon tax laws
that was enforced recently. To achieve this, efforts are underway to curb carbon emissions.
There is a major movement to transition to natural gas to fuel power generation in the country
as it is seen as a more efficient fuel compared to coal. Gas powered power generators are
found to emit 50 percent less greenhouse gases compared to coal fuelled power facilities. This
recognition of natural a viable alternative to coal for power generation, led many states to
adopt policies to transition to natural gas. Currently, natural gas stands as the third most
significant commodity for the energy sector. But with the planned transition to adopt natural
gas for power plants, natural gas is expected to supply more than 20 percent of the energy
requirements of the country. The result can only be good for trenching and pipelines as
demands are also increasing to meet the new transportation requirements for natural gas.
The pipeline industry is not only enjoying good times with the bigger demand for natural gas
transport, but also with the growing investments in the mining services. Huge projects are
either under construction or in the planning stages as investors see good prospects in the
mining industry in the country. Resource rich Western Australia is the focal point of all the
mining industry developments. Around one-third of all investments in mining operations in
Australia are concentrated in that part of the country.
Even with years and even decades of positive growth in the mining sector, the projections are
pointing to continued upward trend in mining projects. Investors feel confident about their
investments since most of the projects that being implemented or being planned are big
projects that would span many years of operation. This positive outlook in the industry can only
be good for the pipeline construction industry that directly supports mining services.
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