allgas gas distribution network
Brisbane (South), Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Oakey Gas Distribution Network
APA operates and has an ownership interest in the natural gas distribution network in the Allgas Gas Network in Brisbane (South), Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Oakey. Gas retailers use this network to transport gas sourced by them to customers connected to the Allgas network. Some large industrial gas users may also use the network to transport gas sourced independently of a retailer.
On this page we present information for energy retailers and large gas users who wish to use the network to transport gas for which they have contracted supply independently of a gas retailer.
Information for customers of gas retailers can be found by clicking here.
Information for Gas Retailers and Large Industrial Gas Users
| Description |
The Allgas Gas Network is owned by GDI (EII) Pty Ltd and extends from Brisbane, south of the river, to the northern tip of New South Wales, with separate networks in Toowoomba and Oakey. The network includes some small extensions in Northern NSW (Northern Rivers). In addition, a small pipeline (1km) services an ammonium nitrate plant at Moura, Central Queensland. In total, the network includes 3,218 kilometres of distribution mains supplying around 100,000 gas users. APA maintains a 20% interest in GDI (EII) Pty Ltd, with equity partners Marubeni Corporation and SAS Trustee Corporation each holding a 40% interest. APA operates and maintains the Allgas network on behalf of GDI (EII) Pty Ltd. |
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| Regulatory status |
Covered by Light Regulation |
| Regulator |
Australian Energy Regulator (AER) |
| Tariff |
Tariffs are derived by applying CPI escalation to the tariffs last approved by the AER under the last access arrangement and are escalated by CPI-0.5% going forward. |
| Next regulatory review |
N/A |
| Required documentation | |
| Pipeline information |
Allgas takes delivery of natural gas into its distribution network at the Ellen Grove, Mt Gravatt, Oakey, Runcorn, Tingalpa, Toowoomba and Willawong gate stations. The Roma Brisbane Pipeline reports the connection point nameplate ratings of each Allgas gate station to the Gas Bulletin Board. Allgas Monthly Injection Information A description of the services offered, including polices that affect access to the Allgas distribution network can be found in the Allgas Indicative Terms and Conditions of Access. |
| Allgas Financial Information Disclosure – Part 7 National Gas Rules |
Allgas is reporting financial information for its pipelines that are subject to light regulation according to AER’s Financial Reporting Guideline for Light Regulation Pipelines. The financial information for the years ending 30 June 2020 - 2023 includes pipeline financial information, the value of the capital base using the AER regulatory valuation methodology, and the historical tariffs for services on the Allgas network can be found on the Allgas website. |
| Related Assets |
The Roma Brisbane Pipeline connects with the Allgas Gas Network at Oakey, Toowoomba and Brisbane. |