QLD: Western Network Laterals

QLD: Western Network Laterals

The Western Network Laterals are transmission laterals located in central Queensland. 

The laterals are owned by Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), which is a joint venture between Origin Energy, ConocoPhillips and Sinopec.

The Western Network Laterals are currently non-scheme lateral pipelines, and are subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Chapters 4 and 5 of the NGL and Part 10 of the NGR. On 26 February 2018, the AER granted a 5 year category 1 and category 2 exemption under the former Part 23 of the NGR for the Western Network Laterals. On 30 November 2022, the AER granted a further 5 year category 1 and category 2 exemption under the former Part 23 of the NGR for the Western Network Laterals. 
 

Pipeline details

State:

QLD

Type:

Transmission

Regulation:

Non-scheme

Additional Regulation:

Category 1 and 2

Owner:

Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG)

Operator:

Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG)

Length:

25 km

Gas Type:

Natural gas

Contact us

Title Date Documents
AER Letter to APLNG re Western Network Laterals exemption application dated 26 February 2018 2018-02-26 Part 23 decision
AER Letter to APLNG re Western Network Laterals Exemption Application dated 30 November 2022 2022-11-30 Part 23 decision
APLNG Pipelines map 2018-02-26 Pipeline description
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