About DBP | AGIG - Australian Gas Networks
Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP) is the operator of the privately owned Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP), Western Australia’s most important energy infrastructure asset.
Lifespan of Australia's longest gas pipeline slashed as renewable
The Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline is the longest in Australia. (Supplied: DBP) Energy Matrix consultant Michael Brooks, who has worked in the gas pipeline industry, said AGIG was also likely to be motivated by the commercial benefit of a shorter depreciation schedule because it would boost profits in the short term.
Access Arrangement for period 2025-2025 - Economic Regulation Authority
On 1 April 2025, the ERA published its final decisions on the proposed revised access arrangement for the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline. The ERA did not approve DBP’s proposed changes to the access arrangement and published a revised access arrangement and access arrangement information. ERA revised Access Arrangement Final Decision
Planning bulletin 87 High pressure gas transmission pipelines in the
or any activity in the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline corridor requires approval under section 41 of the Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline Act 1997.The central requirements for the Act are that: property owners, pipeline owners and others must seek approval from the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline Land Access Minister to carry out
Dampier to Bunbury pipeline - WA
The Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) corridor is an area of land that houses the high-pressure gas pipelines which supplies gas to heavy and light industry consumers, electricity generation and homes within Western Australia. Contents Overview Background Legislation Native Title Publications and maps Overview
- What is Dampier Bunbury Pipeline?
- 1.4. Dampier Bunbury Pipeline The DBNGP is Western Australia’s most critical piece of domestic energy infrastructure and is the backbone of the state’s economy. It is one of the largest capacity natural gas pipelines in Australia and carries gas from production facilities to customers throughout the state.
- Who uses the DBNGP pipeline?
- The majority of the natural gas transported by the pipeline is consumed by major industrial users in the mining and minerals processing industries, but it also supplies gas to power generators and gas retailers. The DBNGP was constructed in stages between 1982 and 1985 by the State Energy Commission (SECWA).
- When was natural gas introduced into the DBNGP?
- Natural gas was introduced into the pipeline in 1984 when the first stage stretching from Dampier to Kwinana Junction was commissioned with throughput of about 240 TJ/d. In 1985 the pipeline was extended to Bunbury. The DBNGP has been in continuous operation ever since.
- Who owns DBNGP?
- The Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (“DBNGP”) is owned by DBNGP (WA) Nominees Pty Ltd as Trustee for the DBNGP (WA) Pipeline Trust and is operated by DBNGP (WA) Transmission Pty Ltd (“DBP”). The DBNGP system is described in Section 2. The boundaries of the system are defined by the system’s inlet and outlet points and notional gate points.
- When did SECWA start supplying natural gas to Bunbury?
- In 1985 the pipeline was extended to Bunbury. The DBNGP has been in continuous operation ever since. As well as funding the pipeline project, SECWA was the foundation contract for the new supply of natural gas. SECWA entered into a long term contract with the North West Shelf Partners to purchase fixed volumes of gas.
- What is DBNGP & how does it work?
- 3. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION The DBNGP transports natural gas approximately 1,600km from the Burrup Peninsula, starting near the township of Dampier, running parallel to the west coast of Western Australia and finishing near Bunbury.
