Long Pipes has evolved from the initial idea of a continuous, seamless pipeline through to development and demonstration of a groundbreaking technology to bring concept to reality.
Timeline
2024 Planning the Future
Major interest from three countries for water and low pressure gas pipe.
Focus on water and low pressure gas markets.
Qualification to ASTM D3754 for non-potable water planned for 2024.
2023 Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide
Investigations into H2 and CO2 globally.
Testing and analysis of the Fluid Highway® for H2 and CO2.
Investigations into certification options.
2022 Long Pipes - First Order
First pipe order for US Joint Venture company.
Major energy company works with Long Pipes for H2/CO2.
2021 US facility complete
Production facility completed in New Mexico.
Long Pipes investigates hydrogen pipelines.
2020
Equipment arrives in US
Production facility established in New Mexico.
Long Pipes manufacturing equipment commissioned
2019
Preparing for the US
Joint Venture with US partner signed.
Complete redesign and upgrade of Pipe Production Machine and Sock Production Machine.
All equipment shipped to the US.
2018
Laverton Pipeline Project
Completes a 10km pipeline for an ASX listed Resources Company in Laverton, Western Australia.
2017
Long Pipes Pty Ltd becomes Long Pipes Limited.
Long Pipes changes from a private limited company to a public unlisted company.
2016
Improvements to Pipe Production Machine
Two commercial projects are completed, both 500 metres long, for Harvey Water in Western Australia. The two pipelines are now in operation.
2015
More Pipe Trials
The pipe manufacturing machine undergoes major modifications. The process is now automated and all equipment is on a single trailer.
Long Pipes designs and builds a sock forming machine that makes the sock at a very high speed ready for transport to site.
A 700 metre long pipe including two 90 degree bends is manufactured and pressure tested on-site in Albany, Western Australia.
2014
Pipe Trials and Production
A highly experienced Board and CEO with a proven track record are appointed. A comprehensive testing program commences and pipes up to 60 metres are made in the factory as part of a scale up.
Long Pipes successfully completes its first on-site project on a rural property in Western Australia. The irrigation project consists of 240 metres of 300 mm diameter pipe made continuously.
2013
Global Supply Agreements
Long Pipes creates the first strategic material supply arrangements with its major suppliers. These material suppliers all have a proven record globally and will be critical partners for Long Pipes in the journey to become a global company.
2012
Multiple Test Pipes Produced
Multiple test pipes are produced and Long Pipes is awarded the Woodside Encouragement Award for Oil and Gas.
2010-11
Research and Development Program
Initial testing commences in 2010, followed by a detailed research and development program.
2009
Long Pipes Pty Ltd formed
Long Pipes Pty Ltd is formed to develop the technology. The pipeline Is named the Fluid Highway® to reflect its ability to convey all fluids via a continuous pipeline highway.
2008
Concept Development
The idea of a light and durable continuous composite pipe made on-site is conceived in response to demand from pipeline owners, operators and engineers around the world.