NSW: Riverina Distribution Network

NSW: Riverina Distribution Network

The Riverina Distribution Network is a distribution network in southern NSW. The network is owned by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) and is operated by APA Group.

 The network serves the Henty, Culcairn, Holbrook and Walla Walla areas. The Riverina Distribution Network’s daily flow is:

  • Temora Gate Station 0.7TJ/day 
  • Henty Gate Station 0.1 TJ/day
  • Culcairn City Gate Station 7.3TJ/day (Holbrook is supplied via Culcairn)
  • Walla Walla City Gate Station 0.6 TJ/day

The Riverina Distribution Network is currently a non-scheme pipeline, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules (NGR). It was previously subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under the former Part 23 of the NGR, which was replaced by Part 10.

The AER has granted the following exemptions for the Riverina Distribution Network:

  • On 14 December 2017, a five year Category 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR.
  • On 30 November 2022, a five year Category 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR. Due to reforms to the NGR, the exemption transitioned to a Category 2 exemption under Part 10 of the NGR.

Pipeline details

State:

NSW

Type:

Distribution

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2

Owner:

AGN

Operator:

APA Group

Length:

225 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Contact us

Title Date Documents
AER Letter to AGN re Exemption Application 2017 - Riverina Distribution Network 2017-12-13 Part 23 decision
AER Letter to AGN re Exemption Application 2022 - Riverina Distribution Network 2022-11-30 Part 23 decision
Riverina Distribution Network map 2017-12-13 Pipeline description
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