The Wide Bay Distribution Network is a distribution network located in central Queensland. The pipeline is owned by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) and is operated by the APA Group.
The Wide Bay Distribution Network encompasses Rockhampton, Maryborough, Gladstone and Bundaberg.
The Wide Bay Distribution Network is currently a non-scheme network, 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 Wide Bay Distribution Network:
- On 13 December 2017, a five year Category 2 and 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.
