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The regulatory framework that applies to gas pipelines has recently changed. These changes include the form of regulation that applies to some pipelines.
We are requesting information from gas pipeline service providers in relation to the pipeline register we maintain and publish on this webpage. In line with rules 133 and 134A(2) of the NGR, the AEMC must establish and maintain a pipeline register and a service provider must provide information to the AEMC for the pipeline register in the form and manner required by the AEMC.
We have created a form to make it easier for service providers to provide any new or updated information to be included in the pipeline register. If you are a pipeline service provider and have any pipeline information to be added or updated please complete the form available here and submit to pipeline.register@aemc.gov.au by Thursday 6 March 2025.
Information that is required to be included in the register can be found in Part 15 of the National Gas Rules (NGR) – this includes a link to a website at which the following may be found:
- a description of the pipeline
- information required to be published by the service provider in relation to the pipeline under Part 10 of the NGR
- the relevant user access guide (unless not required for the pipeline).
In the table below you can find all the gas pipelines by state, noting their classification as a distribution or transmission pipeline. Pipelines are also classified according to their current regulatory status of:
- Scheme (and subject to full regulation by the AER or ERA)
- Scheme (and subject to light regulation under the AER or ERA)
- Non-scheme (and noting when coverage had been revoked)
- Non-scheme (where the pipeline has not ever been ‘covered’).
In addition, non-scheme or uncovered pipelines, that are subject to regulation under Part 10 of the NGR can apply to the relevant regulator for exemptions from some regulatory obligations if certain criteria are met. There are two possible exemption categories:
| Exemption category | Exemption criteria |
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| Category 1: Exemption from the obligation to publish information under Subdivision 1, Division 2 of Part 10 of the NGR, in relation to the pipeline. | The pipeline is not a third party access pipeline. |
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| Category 2: Exemption from the obligation to publish financial information, historical demand information and a cost allocation methodology under rule 101D of the NGR. | The pipeline is a single user pipeline; OR
The pipeline is a transmission pipeline with a nameplate rating of less than 10 TJ/day; OR
The pipeline is a distribution pipeline with a maximum daily capacity of less than 10 TJ/day under normal operating conditions. |
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We understand the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) expects service providers to publish on websites the information related to the new Part 10 of the NGR outlined in its Information Disclosure Guidelines by 22 December. We would also greatly appreciate it if service providers could please let us know when their website updates are complete by emailing a link to the information.
About the Pipeline Register
The National Gas Rules (NGR) requires that the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) establish and maintain a register of all pipelines that are, or have been, subject to any form of regulation or exemption from regulation under the National Gas Law (NGL) or the National Third Party Access Code for Natural Gas Pipelines (the previous scheme).
The National Gas Law and the National Gas Rules came into effect on 1 July 2008 in all jurisdictions except Western Australia. On 1 January 2010, Western Australia became a participating jurisdiction under the National Gas Law to the extent set out in the National Gas Access (WA) Act 2009.
The regulator for all pipelines except those in WA, is the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). The regulator for the WA pipelines is the Energy Regulation Authority (ERA).
The purpose of the pipeline register is to provide the public with access to key documents related to the economic regulation of natural gas pipelines across Australia. The pipeline register:
- Does not hold information about pipeline licences. Licencing is carried out by state and territory government authorities.
- Does not receive applications to connect to a pipeline. Applications should be made direct to the pipeline owner or operator.