map of the Bonaparte Gas Pipeline 

APA manages and operates the Bonaparte Gas Pipeline on behalf of Energy Infrastructure Investments, in which we hold a 19.9% ownership interest.

Description

The 287 kilometre Bonaparte Gas Pipeline (BGP) is a transmission pipeline that starts at Wadeye, transporting gas from the Blacktip gas field in the Timor Sea to the Amadeus Gas Pipeline at Ban Ban Springs. Gas from the BGP is also delivered via a small lateral to the remote power station near the town of Wadeye.

APA Ownership

19.9% 

Regulatory Status

The BGP is a non-scheme pipeline.

It has been granted an exemption from reporting requirements under Part 23 of the National Gas Rules as it is a single shipper pipeline.

Capacity and Services

The following standard services are offered on the BGP, 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.

Non-standard services 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.

Policies, Procedures and Requirements

Metering and Measurement

Metering and Measurement obligations are outlined in the SGTA (East and Central), and for this pipeline are set out here.

Gas Specification

EII requires the gas specification to comply with the published Gas Specification for this pipeline. EII will measure and/or monitor gas quality in accordance with its relevant obligations under contract. Quality obligations are outlined in the SGTA (East and Central).

Credit support

EII has minimum credit support requirements that are a pre-condition to gaining access to pipeline services. EII’s credit support requirements are set out here.

 Contact

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

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

Formal Access Request

Potential customers do not have to submit a Formal Access Request to gain access to the Bonaparte Gas 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 non-scheme pipelines, you have a right to make a Formal Access Request pursuant to Rule 559 of the National Gas Rules. Lodging a Formal Access Request triggers a formal process of Access Offer and information exchange between EII and the potential customer. Details are in the 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].