Kalgoorlie Kambalda Pipeline

 

Description

The 44-kilometre Kalgoorlie Kambalda Pipeline (KKP) is a transmission pipeline transporting gas from the Kalgoorlie South outlet of the Goldfields Gas Pipeline (mainline) to Kambalda for mining and minerals processing and for delivery of gas into the Kambalda to Esperance Gas Pipeline.

A diagram of the KKP 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.
APA Ownership

100%

Regulatory Status

The KKP is a scheme pipeline under the access regime of the National Gas Access (Western Australia) Act 2009, and provides light regulation services.

Capacity and Services

The following standard services are offered on the KKP, subject to available capacity:

  • Firm transport.
  • Interruptible transport.

A description of these services, including the APA 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.

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 Requirement

Metering and Measurement

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

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 gas transmission services for this pipeline, you can contact us on 08 6189 4300 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.

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 ERA’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 ERA.

Basis of Preparation

KKP 2023 Part 7 Financial Reporting
Supporting Forward Roll Models:
KKP FY97–FY06 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY07–FY16 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY17–FY23 Roll Forward Model

KKP 2022 Part 7 Financial Reporting
Supporting Roll Forward Models:
KKP FY97–FY06 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY07–FY16 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY17–FY21 Roll Forward Model

KKP 2021 Part 7 Financial Reporting
Supporting Roll Forward Models:
KKP FY97–FY06 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY07–FY16 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY17–FY21 Roll Forward Model

KKP 2020 Part 7 Financial Reporting
Supporting Roll Forward Models:
KKP FY97–FY06 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY07–FY16 Roll Forward Model
KKP FY17–FY20 Roll Forward Model

Supplier Curtailment Methodology

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 Kalgoorlie Kambalda 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 refer to: 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 refer to Section 10 of APA Precedent SGTA | West Coast Grid Sample , which pertains to our West Coast Grid.