The Murray Valley Distribution Network is a distribution network operating across eastern South Australia, southern NSW and northern Victoria. The network is owned by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) and is operated by the APA Group.
The network originates in South Australia, but primarily serves areas on both the NSW and the Victorian sides of the Murray River, including Mulwala and Yarrawonga.
The Murray Valley 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 Murray Valley Distribution Network:
- On 13 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.
- On 17 October 2024, a five year Category 1 exemption under Part 10 of the NGR.
