AER Decision on Jemena Consolidation - 9 June 2009

On 16 April 2009 Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd (Jemena) requested that the AER direct it to consolidate its access arrangements for its four covered pipelines:

• Wilton-Newcastle transmission pipeline
• Wilton-Wollongong transmission pipeline
• AGL NSW distribution system
• AGL Central West distribution system

Under rule 53 of the National Gas Rules (NGR), the AER can direct a service provider to consolidate access arrangements, and may apply terms to the consolidation direction.

The AER sought comment from interested parties from 11 May to 22 May 2009. The only submission received was from Jemena. On 9 June 2009 the AER directed Jemena to consolidate its access arrangements, subject to certain conditions.