APA

APA DEWAP Network

APA owns and operates 66kV transmission infrastructure within the North West Interconnected System (NWIS).

25km
in length
2023
acquired by APA
Additional information
Network Documents

APA DEWAP Network is a ‘covered network’ consisting of three high voltage 66 kV transmission lines in Port Hedland.

Documents that apply to APA’s ‘covered network’ have been developed in accordance with the Pilbara Network Rules and the Pilbara Network Access Code.

System documents
Connect to our network
Network development
Exemptions to the Harmonised Technical Rules

Network Users, Access Applicants and Controllers may apply to APA DEWAP for exemptions from the requirements of the Harmonised Technical Rules (HTR). Applications and APA DEWAP’s assessment of the applications are made in accordance with the section 64 of the Pilbara Network Rules.

APA DEWAP has received the following requests for exemptions to the HTR:

Consultation on the APA Port Hedland Solar farm request for exemption from HTR 3.3.3.3(h) is now open for consultation. We invite submissions by 17 April 2025.

Ringfencing Rules

For covered networks, the Pilbara Network Access Code requires network service providers that also generate or retail electricity to submit ringfencing rules to the Economic Regulation Authority for approval. The ringfencing rules for APA’s Port Hedland network were approved on 16 May 2024.

Historic documents
Contact

For enquires regarding the APA DEWAP Network, please contact our Pilbara network team.