carpentaria gas pipeline
APA owns and operates the Carpentaria Gas Pipeline, an important link in our East Coast Grid.
| Description |
The Carpentaria Gas Pipeline (CGP) is a transmission pipeline system that includes:
The CGP is also an important link between Northern Territory gas fields and the east coast market via the Northern Gas Pipeline. A diagram of the CGP and Cannington Lateral can be found here, showing:
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| APA Ownership |
100% |
| Regulatory Status |
The CGP mainline and the Cannington Lateral are non-scheme pipelines. |
| Regulator |
Australian Energy Regulator |
| Next Regulatory Review |
Not applicable. Light access regulation has no explicit review dates. |
| Capacity and Services |
The following standard services are offered on the CGP and Cannington Lateral, subject to available capacity:
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 alternative terms may be available by negotiation, subject to the service provider’s statutory obligations regarding price discrimination. 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. |
| Service Availability Information |
Steps to find 12 month Medium Term Capacity Outlook data via the Gas Bulletin Board Steps to find 36 month Uncontracted Capacity data via the Gas Bulletin Board 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 12-month outlook of available firm capacity. Receipts off the SWQP into the CGP will require third party compression services at Ballera.
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| Policies, Procedures and Requirements |
Metering and Measurement Metering and Measurement obligations are outlined in APA’s SGTA (East and Central), and for this pipeline are set out here. Gas Specification APA requires the Gas Specification or any other quality to comply with the relevant Australian Standard (AS 4564). APA will measure and/or monitor gas quality in accordance with relevant obligations under contract. Quality obligations are outlined in APA’s SGTA (East and Central). Credit support APA has minimum credit support requirements that are a pre-condition to gaining access to pipeline services. APA’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 make an enquiry by emailing us at [email protected]. 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. |
| Formal Access Request |
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 559 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 the Cannington Lateral and emailing it to [email protected]. |
| APA Financial Information Disclosure – Part 7 National Gas Rules |
APA 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 weighted average price for services on each of these pipelines. Interested parties should read APA’s Basis of Preparation together with the completed financial information template that was developed by the AER. CGP 2023 Part 7 Financial Reporting CGP 2022 Part 7 Financial Reporting CGP 2020 Part 7 Financial Reporting |
| Standard OTSA – Part 24 National Gas Rules |
Standard OTSA |