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WA: HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline

The HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline is a distribution pipeline built in 2004 and owned by APA Parmelia.

The pipeline has a diameter of DN200, capacity of 4.6TJ/day and a length of 1.4km. The Hi Smelt Lateral Pipeline interconnects with the Parmelia Gas Pipeline mainline and is a single shipper pipeline.

This pipeline was built in 2003.

The HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline is currently a non-scheme pipeline and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR. On 8 May 2023, the ERAWA granted a five-year Category 2 and 3 exemption under Part 23 to the HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline.
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

4.6 TJ/day

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2 and 3

Owner:

APA Group

Operator:

APA Group

Length:

1.4 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

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Exemption Application – HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline (PL61) 2018-05-08
HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline - Map
Approved exemption - HiSmelt Lateral Pipeline 2023-05-08
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WA: Cockburn Cement Lateral

The Cockburn Cement Lateral is a distribution pipeline located in Perth, WA.

The pipeline is owned by Origin Energy. It was commissioned in 1998. The pipeline is 18km in length and 114.3mm (4") in diameter. Its operating pressure is 10.2MPa MAOP. The lateral is a single shipper pipeline to a single delivery point (being the Cockburn Cement plant site). The design capacity of the pipeline is 6.0TJ/d and the average daily injection cannot equal or exceed 10TJ/d. The Cockburn Cement Lateral is a non-scheme pipeline and is subject to the access arrangements for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR. On 25 September 2019, the ERAWA granted a five-year Category 2 and Category 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR for the Cockburn Cement Lateral.
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

6.0 TJ/d

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2 and 3

Owner:

APT Parmelia

Operator:

APT Parmelia

Length:

18 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

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Cockburn Cement Lateral - Map
Exemption Application – Cockburn Cement Lateral (PL39) 2019-09-25
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WA: Canningvale Lateral Pipeline

The Canningvale Lateral Pipeline is a distribution pipeline located in South-West WA.

The lateral was built in 2000. It is a 200mm nominal diameter pipeline that is 2 km long and has a capacity of 13 TJ/day. The Canningvale Lateral Pipeline interconnects with the Parmelia Gas Pipeline mainline and is a single shipper pipeline. 

The Canningvale Lateral Pipeline is a non-scheme pipeline, and is subject to the access arrangements for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR. On 8 May 2023, the ERAWA granted a five-year Category 2 and 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR for the Canningvale Lateral Pipeline.
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

13 TJ/day

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2 and 3

Owner:

APA Group

Operator:

APA Group

Length:

2 km

Gas Type:

LNG

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Canningvale Lateral Pipeline - Map
Exemption Application – Canningvale Lateral Pipeline (PL44) 2018-05-08
Exemption approval letter Canningvale Lateral 2023-05-08
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WA: Bullsbrook (Rocla Quarries) Lateral Pipeline

Bullsbrook Lateral Pipeline is a distribution pipeline located in South-West, WA.

The lateral was built in 1999. It is a DN100 diameter pipeline that is 0.2km long and a capacity of 1.5 TJ/day. The Bullsbrook Pipeline is currently a non-scheme pipeline, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR. On 8 May 2023, the ERAWA granted a five-year Category 2 and 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR for the Bullsbrook Lateral Pipeline. 
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

1.5 TJ/d

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2 and 3

Owner:

APA Group

Operator:

APA Group

Length:

0.2 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

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Exemption Application – Bullsbrook (Rocla Quarries) Lateral Pipeline (PL46) 2018-05-08
Exemption approval letter Bullsbrook Lateral Pipeline 2023-05-08
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NSW/SA/Vic: Murray Valley Distribution Network

The Murray Valley Distribution Network is a distribution network operating across eastern South Australia, southern NSW and northern Victoria. The network is owned by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) and is operated by the APA Group. The pipelines' daily capacity is: 

  • Koonoomoo City Gate Station 3.0TJ/day
  • Rutherglen City Gate Station 4.6TJ/day
  • Yarrawonga City Gate Station  6TJ/day
  • Chiltern City Gate Station 1.3TJ/day

The network originates in South Australia, but primarily serves areas on both the NSW and the Victorian sides of the Murray River, including Mulwala and Yarrawonga.

The Murray Valley Distribution Network is currently a non-scheme pipeline, 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 Murray Valley Distribution Network:

  • On 13 December 2017, a five year 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.
  • On 17 October 2024, a five year Category 1 exemption under Part 10 of the NGR.

Pipeline details

State:

NSW, SA, VIC

Type:

Distribution

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 1 and 2

Owner:

AGIG

Operator:

APA Group

Length:

567 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

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AER Letter to AGN re exemption application - Murray Valley Distribution Gas Pipeline 2017-12-13 AER exemptions
AER Letter to AGN re exemption application - Murray Valley Distribution Gas Pipeline 2022-11-30 AER exemptions
AER Letter to AGN re exemption application - Murray Valley Distribution Gas Pipeline 2024-10-17 AER exemptions
Map Murry Valley Distribution Network Map Pipeline description
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SA: Tonsley Network

The Tonsley Network or Tonsley Natural Gas Network is an embedded distribution network that operates within the Tonsley Innovation District, Clovelly Park, south of Adelaide. It is owned and operated by Enwave Tonsley, part of Enwave Australia (Enwave Australia is a CleanPeak Energy business since August 2020).

The Tonsley Network is used to provide retriculated natural gas to up to 400 town houses (it also provides electricity and non-drinking water). It is not expected to supply natural gas to businesses in the innovation district.

The Tonsley Network is connected to the AGN SA distribution system.

The Tonsley Network is currently a non-scheme pipeline, 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 Tonsley Network:

  • On 13 August 2019, a five year Category 2 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR for the Tonsley network. Due to reforms to the NGR, the exemption transitioned to Category 2 under Part 10 of the NGR.
  • On 11 September 2024, a five year Category 1 exemption under Part 10 of the NGR.

Pipeline details

State:

SA

Type:

Distribution

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 1

Owner:

Enwave Tonsley Pty Ltd

Operator:

Enwave Tonsley Pty Ltd

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Number of customers serviced:

Up to 400 town houses

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AER Letter to Enwave re Tonsley Network 2019-08-13 Exemptions
AER Letter to Clean Peak Energy re Tonsley Network 2024-09-11 Exemptions
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WA: Kalgoorlie Gas Distribution System

The Kalgoorlie Gas Distribution System (Kalgoorlie GDS) is a distribution network located in south Western Australia. It is owned and operated by ATCO Gas Australia (ATCO - formerly known as WA Gas Networks Pty Ltd). 

The Kalgoorlie GDS is a natural gas distribution network that serves the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. The Gas Distribution System is connected to the APA Group’s Goldfields Gas Pipeline (GGP). The Kalgoorlie GDS has 7500 connections with an average daily flow of 0.6 TJ/day.

The Kalgoorlie GDS is currently a non-scheme distribution system, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR. The Kalgoorlie GDS currently has a category 3 exemption under Division 2 of Part 23 of NGR (WA).

In 2011, ATCO acquired the Kalgoorlie GDS from the WestNet Infrastructure Group (formerly known as Alinta Gas).
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

8.9 TJ/day

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 3

Owner:

ATCO Gas Australia Pty Ltd

Operator:

ATCO Gas Australia Pty Ltd

Length:

184 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

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Exemption Application – Kalgoorlie network (Goldfields gas supply area) (GDL8) 2018-05-08
Kalgoorlie Network - Map
Approval letter-Kalgoorlie 2023-05-08
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WA: Esperance Distribution System

The Esperance Gas Distribution System is a distribution network located in south Western Australia. It is owned and operated by Esperance Gas Distribution Company (EGDC), a subsidiary of the Energy Infrastructure Trust. 

The Esperance Gas Distribution System is 40 km in length and services approximately 200 customers. It is a low pressure natural gas distribution network in the town of Esperance and was developed as an extension of the Esperance Energy Project (EEP), which had initially developed the Kambalda to Esperance Gas Pipeline. 

The Esperance Distribution System is currently a non-scheme distribution system, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR.

The Esperance Distribution System commenced operations in June 2004.
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 1 and 2

Owner:

Esperance Power Station Pty Ltd

Operator:

Esperance Power Station Pty Ltd

Length:

40 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Number of customers serviced:

200

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Exemption Application – Esperance Gas Distribution System (GDL10) 2018-05-08
Esperance Gas Distribution System - Map
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WA: Albany Gas Distribution System

The Albany Gas Distribution System (Albany GDS) is a distribution network located in south Western Australia. It is owned and operated by ATCO Gas Australia (ATCO - formerly known as WA Gas Networks Pty Ltd). 

The Albany GDS has 7500 connections with an average daily flow is 0.3 TJ per day. The Albany GDS is a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gas distribution network that serves the Albany area. 

The Albany GDS is currently a non-scheme distribution network, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Chapter 6A of the NGL and Part 23 of the NGR. The Albany GDS currently has a category 3 exemption under Division 2 of Part 23 of NGR (WA).

In 2011, ATCO acquired the Albany GDS from the WestNet Infrastructure Group (formerly known as Alinta Gas).
 

Pipeline details

State:

WA

Type:

Distribution

Capacity:

0.96 TJ/day

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 3

Owner:

ATCO Gas Australia Pty Ltd

Operator:

ATCO Gas Australia Pty Ltd

Length:

160 km

Gas Type:

LPG

Number of customers serviced:

7,800

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Albany Gas Distribution System Map
Exemption Application – Albany network (Great Southern gas supply area) (GDL8) 2018-05-08
Exemption application – Albany Gas Distribution System (GDL 8) 2023-05-08
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VIC: Gas Networks Victoria

Gas Networks Victoria (formerly the Enwave Victorian Networks) is a distribution network located in Victoria. The network is owned by Enwave Australia and will provide reticulated natural gas to 11 towns across regional and rural Victoria using a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) “Virtual Pipeline” rather than a traditional gas pipeline.

Gas Networks Victoria is currently a non-scheme distribution 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 Gas Networks Victoria:

  • On 3 January 2018, a five year Category 2 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR.
  • On 30 November 2022, a five year Catgory 2 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:

VIC

Type:

Distribution

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2

Owner:

Enwave Victorian Networks Pty Ltd

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Number of customers serviced:

11 towns across regional & rural Victoria

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AER Letter to Enwave re Exemption Application - Enwave Victorian Networks 2017-12-13 Part 23 decision
AER letter to Tas Gas re pipeline exemptions dated 30 November 2022 2022-11-30 Part 23 decision
Enwave Victorian distribution map 2017-12-13 Pipeline description
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