Supporting bodies

The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Ltd (APGA) is the peak body representing Australasia’s transmission pipeline infrastructure, with a focus on gas transmission, but also including transportation of other products, such as oil, water, slurry and CO2. Members include constructors, owners, operators, advisers, engineering companies and suppliers of pipeline products and services.

One of APGA’s many important roles has been its industry research programs, including leading the development of the industry-accepted technical standard, AS2885. Another is its contribution to the development of gas market policies and ensuring the industry’s voice is heard in the gas supply debate.


PACIA the pre-eminent national body representing Australia’s $40 billion chemistry industry, whose sectors directly employ more than 60,000 people and contribute approximately 11.5% of total Australian manufacturing.

Our members comprise a broad range of companies positioned across the entire value chain and the tremendous breadth of the Association’s coverage is recognised as a competitive advantage. Companies include chemicals manufacturers, importers and distributors, logistics and supply chain partners, raw material suppliers, plastics fabricators and compounders, chemicals and plastics recyclers and service providers to the industry.

These businesses range from small family-owned companies and innovative medium-sized enterprises, to leading national and multinational enterprises.


Engineers Australia is the national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of our members. With over 100,000 members embracing all disciplines of the engineering team, Engineers Australia is the largest and most diverse professional body for engineers in Australia.

Engineers Australia is the trusted voice of the profession. We are the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.

Reference: 
Australian Domestic Gas Outlook 2016