The Wholesale Energy Market Dispute Resolution Adviser (WEMDRA) hereby advises all Market Participants that it has referred a claim for compensation matter to a Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) in accordance with clause 135HB(5) of the National Gas Rules (NGR).
A Compensation Notice, dated 16 April 2024, was provided to WEMDRA which included claims for compensation for the direct costs plus interest incurred. The notice was issued by Australia Pacific LNG Marketing Pty Ltd (APLNG Marketing) and Australia Pacific LNG CSG Marketing Pty Ltd (APLNG CSG Marketing). The direct costs were a result of issuance of gas system directions pursuant to section 91AF(1) of the National Gas Law (NGL) on 6 March 2024 and 8 March 2024 (Directions).
The compensation to be calculated by the DRP is for direct costs associated with the supply of a covered gas service (rule 704(1)(a) of the NGR; section 4.1(a)(iii) of the AEMO East Coast Gas System Procedures) less funds, payments, compensation, or other financial benefit received for undertaking the activity required by the direction (section 4.1(a)(v) of the Procedures).
The DRP members are Greg Thorpe (chair) and Tom Clarke of counsel.
The DRP hearing is by zoom on 24 July 2024 at 3pm.