Dampier Bunbury Pipeline | AGIG - Australian Gas Networks
SECWA operated the pipeline until its privatisation of sale in 1998. In 2004 it was purchased by DBP. During DBP’s ownership, $1.7bn has been invested into the DBNGP in meeting the energy needs of Western Australia, via separate expansion projects, Stages 4, 5A and 5B.
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
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.
Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline - Department of Mines
The DBNGP is a buried pipeline that 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. Figure 1 provides an overview of the route traversed by the DBNGP.
Lifespan of Australia's longest gas pipeline slashed as
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.
- Who owns Dampier Bunbury Pipeline?
- Epic Energy owned and operated the pipeline for six years, eventually selling the pipeline in October 2004 to Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP) Ltd, which is the trading name of the DBNGP group of companies. DBP had two institutional shareholders: D.U.E.T. (Diversified Utilities and Energy Trusts) (80%) and Alcoa (20%) up until 2017.
- What is the DBNGP pipeline?
- Constructed by the Western Australian State Government under the State Energy Commission Act 1979, the DBNGP is Australia's longest gas pipeline and one of Western Australia's most critical pieces of energy infrastructure.
- 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.
- 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.
- Who is DBP?
- DBP is an experienced pipeline maintenance and integrity management operator, spending in excess of 112,000 hours on planned maintenance each year.
- Where is the DBNGP located?
- The DBNGP extends from Woodside’s Karratha Gas Plant, in Western Australia’s North West to Bunbury, 170km south of Perth. The DBNGP passes through the Pilbara, Mid-West, Wheat Belt, Peel, and metropolitan areas.
