Goldfields Gas Pipeline

Further services, including variations to the Reference Service, and services involving uncovered capacity, may be available on the Goldfields Gas Pipeline by negotiation, subject to available capacity. Potential further services include:

• Firm transport.
• Interruptible transport.
• In pipe trade.

A description of these non-reference services can be found on the gas transmission services page.

Relevant tariffs for these non-reference 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.

APA is progressively rolling out In pipe trade service capability on all key pipelines. APA will prioritise this service rollout in accordance with shipper demand.

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.

Metering and Measurement 

Metering and Measurement obligations are outlined in APA’s STGA for West Coast, 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 08 6189 4300  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.

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

APA is reporting financial information for its non-scheme pipelines — that is, pipelines that are not subject to full or light regulation, according to ERA’s Financial Reporting Guideline for non-Scheme Pipelines. The financial information for the six months to 30 June 2018 and the years ending 30 June 2019 - 2024 includes Pipeline Financial Statements based on Australian Accounting Standards, the weighted average price for services on each of these pipelines, and the number derived using the ERA recovered capital method (RCM).

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

In addition, APA advises in relation to RCM:

1. The assumed initial capital structure is 40% equity and 60% debt. The level of equity will increase in circumstances where there is a shortfall in annual revenue.
2. The return on equity is a commercial return applicable in a workably competitive market. Historically, this return for an established pipeline was in the range of 9-11%, depending on factors such as risk, terms and counterparty.
3. The cost of debt is based on a 10-year rolling average of a market rate applicable for an entity whose business is solely the ownership and operatorship of the particular pipeline.

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 refer to Section 10 of APA Precedent SGTA | West Coast Grid Sample, which pertains to our West Coast Grid.

APA has commenced the process of undertaking an annual independent review in accordance with section 5 of the Deed Poll. 

Further information will be released as the independent review progresses.

Proposed Access Arrangement for 2025-29

GGT submitted its revised Access Arrangement for the 2025-29 regulatory period to the ERA for review and approval in December 2023.

ERA Draft Decision for 2025-29 

The ERA published its draft decision on the proposed GGP access arrangement for 2025-29 regulatory period on 25 July 2024. 

ERA Final Decision for 2025-29

The ERA published its final decision on the proposed GGP access arrangement for 2025-29 regulatory period on 18 December 2024.

Contact
If you wish to comment or have any other questions, please email GGPaccess@apa.com.au

If you are a customer and wish to arrange a meeting to discuss the GGP access arrangement, please contact your commercial manager.