APA

Carpentaria Gas Pipeline (CGP)

The Carpentaria Gas Pipeline is a critical link in APA’s East Coast Grid. Commissioned in 1998, this 840 km pipeline runs between Ballera in southwest Queensland.

840km
in length
100%
APA Ownership
Additional information
Capacity and services

The following standard services are offered on the CGP and Cannington Lateral, subject to available capacity:

  • Firm Transport
  • Interruptible Transport
  • Firm Park
  • Interruptible Park
  • Firm Loan
  • Interruptible Loan
  • Redirection
  • In Pipe Trade
  • Operational Capacity Transfer

 

A description of these services, including the Standard Gas Transportation Agreement (SGTA) can be found on the gas transmission services page.

Relevant tariffs for these standard services can be found on the tariffs and terms page.

Non-standard services or alternative terms may be available by negotiation. 

Notes on services
Firm services are available over varying terms as set out on the gas transmission services page.    

Interruptible services are only available while the pipeline is fully contracted in respect of the corresponding firm service.

Service Usage Information Report
Service Availability Information

Steps to find 12 month Medium Term Capacity Outlook data via the Gas Bulletin Board

  1. Click this link to navigate to the Capacity Outlooks section of the GBB Data Board 'https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/gas/gas-bulletin-board-gbb/data-gbb/gas-flows'
  2. Navigate to file Medium Term Capacity Outlook (future)
  3. Open downloaded spreadsheet titled 'GasBBMediumTermCapacityOutlookFuture.csv'
  4. Filter ‘Column A - Facility Name' and select only relevant asset

Steps to find 36 month Uncontracted Capacity data via the Gas Bulletin Board

  1. Click this link to navigate to the Capacity Outlooks section of the GBB Data Board 'https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/gas/gas-bulletin-board-gbb/data-gbb/gas-flows'
  2. Navigate to file Uncontracted Capacity Outlook (future)
  3. Open downloaded spreadsheet titled 'GasBBUncontractedCapacityOutlookFuture.csv'
  4. Filter ‘Column A - Facility Name' and select only relevant asset

Notes on available capacity

The amount of firm park or loan capacity available may be different to the amount of firm transport capacity on the pipeline that is reported in the 36-month uncontracted capacity outlook.

Policies, Procedures and Requirements

Metering and Measurement 

Metering and Measurement obligations are outlined in APA’s SGTA for East and Central, and for this pipeline are set out in the Metering and Measurement Requirements. 

Credit support 

APA has minimum credit support requirements that are a pre-condition to gaining access to pipeline services.

Contact

If you are interested in acquiring services for this pipeline, you can contact us on 02 9275 0020  to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, you may wish to make an enquiry by emailing us at commercial.contracts@apa.com.au.

We encourage potential customers to contact APA early when considering their gas supply and transport needs. Early discussion of needs improves the likelihood that APA can tailor services to meet them.

Formal access request

Potential customers do not have to submit a Formal Access Request to gain access to an APA pipeline. If you are interested in acquiring services for this pipeline, you can contact us at the contact details above to discuss your requirements.

For APA's non-scheme pipelines, you have a right to make a Formal Access Request pursuant to Rule 559 of the National Gas Rules. Lodging a Formal Access Request triggers a formal process of Access Offer and information exchange between APA and the potential customer.

You can make a Formal Access Request by completing in full the relevant User Access Request Form for the BWP and emailing it to useraccessrequest@apa.com.au.

APA Financial Information Disclosure – Part 7 National Gas Rules

APA is reporting financial information for its pipelines that are subject to light regulation according to AER’s Financial Reporting Guideline for Light Regulation Pipelines. The financial information for the years ending 30 June 2020 - 2024 includes pipeline financial information, the value of the capital base using the AER regulatory valuation methodology, and the weighted average price for services on each of these pipelines.

Interested parties should read APA’s Basis of Preparation together with the completed financial information template that was developed by the AER.

APA Financial Information Disclosure – Part 10 National Gas Rules

APA is reporting financial information for its pipelines under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules and the AER’s Pipeline Information Disclosure Guideline.

Financial information under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules and the AER’s Pipeline Information Disclosure Guideline will be reported from FY25.

Standard OTSA – Part 24 National Gas Rules

 Facility Details referred to in clause 2 of the Facility Specific Terms

Supplier Curtailment Methodology

Supplier Curtailment Methodology:

This Supplier Curtailment Methodology is established in accordance with Rule 101B(2)(f) of the National Gas Rules.

Conditions for Curtailment of Covered Gas Injected at Receipt Points:

The service provider may curtail the injection of covered gas at a receipt point if it fails to conform with the gas specification requirements.

Protocol for the Curtailment of Covered Gas Injected at Receipt Points:

For a more comprehensive overview of the curtailment process, please see Section 10 of APA Precedent SGTA East Coast Grid & Central Region pipelines Sample, which encompasses our East Coast Grid & Central Region pipelines.