QLD: Wide Bay Distribution Network

QLD: Wide Bay Distribution Network

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.
     

Pipeline details

State:

QLD

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

2.6 TJ/day

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2

Owner:

AGIG

Operator:

AGIG

Length:

185km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Contact us

Title Date Documents
AER Letter to AGN re Exemption Application - Wide Bay Distribution Network 2017-12-13 Part 23 decision
AER Letter to AGN re Exemption Application - Wide Bay Distribution Network 2022-11-30 Part 23 decision
Wide Bay Distribution Networks map 2017-12-13 Pipeline description
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