On 10 February 2025, ARC Pipeline Pty Ltd applied to the AER for a gas pipeline classification in relation to the Atlas to Reedy Creek Pipeline (ARCP).
The ARCP is located in the Surat Basin in Queensland.
ARC Pipeline Pty Ltd is seeking for the ARCP to be classified as a transmission pipeline. On 19 February 2025, commercial gas flowed through the ARCP for the first time.
We will consult with stakeholders in making our decision. We expect to publish a draft decision in May 2025.
Background
All scheme and non-scheme pipelines must be either classified as a transmission or distribution pipeline.
Following reforms to the gas pipeline regulatory framework in 2023, the AER is responsible for determining the classification of pipelines which are not yet classified and for making decisions about the reclassification of pipelines.
Under section 117 of the National Gas Law, pipeline service providers are required to make a classification application to the AER within 20 business days after the commissioning of a pipeline, which is not yet classified as a distribution or transmission pipeline.
More information on the AER’s classification and reclassification powers can be found in Chapter 6 of the AER’s Regulatory Determinations and Elections Guide.