Darwin Distribution System
The following standard services are offered on the DDS, subject to available capacity:
- Firm Transport
- Interruptible Transport
- Redirection
- In Pipe Trade
- Operational Capacity Transfer
- Park & Loan services are available on other pipelines comprising APA’s east coast gas grid and may be contracted in conjunction with DDS services under a multi-asset gas transportation agreement, subject to available capacity and in accordance with relevant service rules.
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.
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.
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.
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 DDS and emailing it to useraccessrequest@apa.com.au.
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.
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.