MEI Seminar #4: The role of natural gas pipelines in the evolving energy system

HYBRID EVENT

We invite you to the fourth seminar in our MEI Seminar Series for 2025, presented by Mark Fothergill, General Manager Gas Pipelines and Storage Engineering at APA Group

This seminar will explore the role of natural gas pipelines within the evolving energy system. It will consider how gas transmission infrastructure can enhance renewable energy reliability by quickly delivering gas flows to gas-powered generation (GPG) and accommodating changes in supply patterns, as output from traditional production sources decreases.

SPEAKER:

Mark Fothergill

General Manager, Gas Pipelines and Storage Engineering

APA Group

Mark Fothergill leads APA Group’s engineering effort for new gas infrastructure projects in Australia. With over 35 years’ experience in gas strategic planning, acquisitions, design and operation, he specialises in concept selection, gas pipelines operations and managing project engineering.

Since the late 1980s, Mark has been involved in the development and operation of various segments of Australia's gas pipeline network. He began his career with The Pipeline Authority in Canberra and has played active roles in projects such as the Moomba Sydney Ethane Pipeline, Victoria NSW Interconnector, Northern Goldfield Interconnector, Western Outer Ring Main, Kurri Kurri gas storage facility, and the formation of the East Coast Gas Grid.

Mark has also served as Chair of the Australian Pipeline and Gas Association's Research and Standards Committee and as a director of the Energy Pipelines CRC.

MODERATOR:

TBA