amadeus gas pipeline

The bi-directional Amadeus Gas Pipeline (AGP) is a transmission pipeline that extends from the Amadeus Basin in the south of the Northern Territory to Darwin, in the north. It transports natural gas to Darwin, Alice Springs and regional centres, principally to fuel power generation.

A diagram of the AGP and interconnected pipelines including the Wickham Point Pipeline (WPP) can be found here, showing:

• Pipeline capacity
• Details of receipt and delivery points
• Key facilities connected to the pipeline
• Technical and physical characteristics of the pipeline

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Australian Energy Regulator

Further details on the AGP Access Arrangement can be found here.

2026

The current Access Arrangement, including terms and conditions for the Firm Service Reference Service and the Interruptible Service Reference Service, can be found here.

The approved Reference Tariffs for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 can be found here.

Further services, including variations to the Reference Services, may be available on the Amadeus Gas Pipeline by negotiation, subject to available capacity. Potential further services include:

• Firm Transport
• Interruptible Transport
• Firm Park
• Interruptible Park
• Firm Loan
• Interruptible Loan
• In Pipe Trade
• Operational Capacity Transfer

A description of these non-reference services can be found on the gas transmission services page.

Further tariffs for other standard non-reference services can be found on the tariffs and terms page.

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.

APA is progressively rolling out In pipe trade service capability on all key pipelines. APA will prioritise this service rollout in accordance with shipper demand.

Service Usage Information Report

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

Notes on available capacity

The amount of firm park or loan capacity available may be different to the amount of firm transport capacity on the pipeline that is reported in the 36-month uncontracted capacity outlook.

Metering and Measurement 

Metering and Measurement obligations are outlined in the Access Arrangement, with details available here. 

Credit support 

Credit support conditions relevant to the Reference Services are included in the Access Arrangement for this pipeline. APA’s standard credit support requirements are described here. 

If you are interested in acquiring gas transmission services for this pipeline, you can contact us on 02 9275 0020 to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, you may wish to make an enquiry by emailing us at [email protected].

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 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. Details are in APA’s User Access Guide. 

You can make a Formal Access Request by completing in full the relevant User Access Request Form for this pipeline and emailing it to [email protected].

APA is reporting financial information for its pipelines under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules and the AER’s Pipeline Information Disclosure Guideline.

Financial information under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules and the AER’s Pipeline Information Disclosure Guideline will be reported from FY25.

Actual Prices Payable Information. 

Archived Actual Prices Payable

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:

For the Amadeus Gas Pipeline, the service provider may curtail the injection of covered gas at a receipt point if it fails to conform with the gas specification requirements.

For a more detailed overview of the gas specification requirements, please visit: APA Group | Gas Specifications

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.