The Sturt Plateau Pipeline

The following standard services are offered on the Sturt Plateau Pipeline, subject to available capacity:

• Firm Transport
• Interruptible Transport

A description of these services, including the Standard Gas Transportation Agreement (SGTA) can be found on the gas transmission services page. Relevant tariffs for these standard services can be found on the tariffs and terms page.

Non-standard services or alternate terms may be available by negotiation.

Notes on services

Firm services are available over varying terms as set out on the gas transmission services page.

Interruptible services are only available while the pipeline is fully contracted in respect of the corresponding firm service.

Steps to find 12-month Medium Term Capacity Outlook data via the Gas Bulletin Board

1. Click this link to navigate to the Capacity Outlooks section of the GBB Data Board 'https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/gas/gas-bulletin-board-gbb/data-gbb/gas-flows'
2. Navigate to file Medium Term Capacity Outlook (future)
3. Open downloaded spreadsheet titled 'GasBBMediumTermCapacityOutlookFuture.csv'
4. Filter ‘Column A - Facility Name' and select only relevant asset

Steps to find 36 month Uncontracted Capacity data via the Gas Bulletin Board

1. Click this link to navigate to the Capacity Outlooks section of the GBB Data Board 'https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/gas/gas-bulletin-board-gbb/data-gbb/gas-flows'
2. Navigate to file Uncontracted Capacity Outlook (future)
3. Open downloaded spreadsheet titled 'GasBBUncontractedCapacityOutlookFuture.csv'
4. Filter ‘Column A - Facility Name' and select only relevant asset

Metering and Measurement

Metering and Measurement obligations are outlined in APA’s SGTA for East and Central, and for this pipeline are set out in the Metering and Measurement Requirements. 

Credit support

APA has minimum credit support requirements that are a pre-condition to gaining access to pipeline services.

SGTA East and Central

Metering and Measurement Requirement

APA’s credit support requirements

We encourage potential customers to contact APA early when considering their gas supply and transport needs. Early discussion of needs improves the likelihood that APA can tailor services to meet them.

Potential customers do not have to submit a Formal Access Request to gain access to an APA pipeline. If you are interested in acquiring services for this pipeline, you can contact us at the contact details above to discuss your requirements.

For APA's non-scheme pipelines, you have a right to make a Formal Access Request pursuant to Rule 105D of the National Gas Rules. Lodging a Formal Access Request triggers a formal process of Access Offer and information exchange between APA and the potential customer.

You can make a Formal Access Request by completing in full the relevant User Access Request Form and emailing it to commercial.contracts@apa.com.au.

In accordance with Part 10 of the National Gas Rules and the AER's Pipeline Information Disclosure Guideline, APA reports the following information:

The Sturt Plateau Pipeline is exempt from Part 24 National Gas Rules.

Supplier Curtailment Methodology:

This Supplier Curtailment Methodology is established in accordance with Rule 101B(2)(f) of the National Gas Rules.

Conditions for Curtailment of Covered Gas Injected at Receipt Points:

The service provider may curtail the injection of covered gas at a receipt point if it fails to conform with the gas specification requirements.

Protocol for the Curtailment of Covered Gas Injected at Receipt Points:

For a more comprehensive overview of the curtailment process, please see Section 10 of APA Precedent SGTA East Coast Grid & Central Region pipelines Sample, which encompasses our East Coast Grid & Central Region pipelines.