The Wide Bay Distribution Network is a distribution network located in central Queensland. The pipeline is owned by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) and is operated by AGI O&M Services Pty Ltd.
The Wide Bay Distribution Network encompasses Maryborough, Urangan, Harvey Bay, Bundaberg (excluding Bundaberg port).
The Wide Bay Distribution Network is currently a non-scheme network, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules (NGR). It was previously subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under the former Part 23 of the NGR, which was replaced by Part 10.
The AER has granted the following exemptions for the Wide Bay Distribution Network:
- On 13 December 2017, a five year Category 2 and Category 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR.
- On 30 November 2022, a five year Category 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR. Due to reforms to the NGR, the exemption transitioned to a Category 2 exemption under Part 10 of the NGR.