NT: Darwin Distribution System

NT: Darwin Distribution System

The Darwin Distribution System is a distribution network in the Northern Territory. The network is owned and operated by N.T. Gas Distribution, a subsidiary of the APA Group.

The Darwin Distribution System is 19 km in network length. It serves the Darwin area.

The Darwin Distribution System is currently a non-scheme pipeline, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under 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 Darwin Distribution System:

  • On 13 December 2017, a five year Category 2 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR.
  • On 30 November 2022, a five year Category 2 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.

The DCGBP was initially subject to regulation as a covered pipeline under the Gas Code by the ACCC. However, no access arrangement was lodged with or approved by the ACCC. In May 2003, following a recommendation from the NCC, the relevant minister decided to revoke coverage of the DCGBP. At the time that coverage was revoked only small volumes of gas were being transported by the DCGBP.

The Darwin Distribution System was completed in 1996.

Pipeline details

State:

NT

Type:

Distribution

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 2

Owner:

APA Group

Operator:

APA Group

Length:

19 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Contact us

Title Date Documents
AER Letter to APA re Exemption Application - NT Gas Distribution - Darwin 2017-12-13 Part 23 decision
AER letter to APA re pipeline Exemptions Part 23 decision
APA NT pipelines map 2017-12-13 Pipeline description
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