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Apa — Corporate Update (February 2018)
20 slides from Apa's corporate update, February 2018
Slide 1: Western Slopes Pipeline
western slopes pipeline february 2018
Slide 2: About APA
about APA 2
Slide 3: Gas transmission and distribution
Gas transmission 15,134 kms of transmission pipelines, including 7,500 kms in the East Coast Grid. Gas distribution We manage 28,424 kms of gas mains & pipelines, serving 1.3 million gas consumers 3
Slide 4: Project overview
project overview 4
Slide 5: Western Slopes Pipeline overview
western slopes pipeline Overview APA Group is proposing to construct a 460 kilometre (approx.) gas pipeline to connect natural gas from Santos’ proposed Narrabri Gas Project to the New South Wales gas transmission network. Key facts & figures: • Pipeline buried to minimum depth of 900mm • High stren
Slide 6: Western Slopes Pipeline - proposed route
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Slide 7: Approvals and Consultation Process
Approvals and Consultation Process Approvals Consultation Feb Environmental Assessment Process Project Announcement 2017 Commenced • Project announced in local media • Preliminary Environmental • Initial stakeholder and landowner contact Assessment lodged Feb 2017 program • Environmental Assessment
Slide 8: Where can I find more information?
western slopes pipeline Where can I find more information? A range of detailed information is available on the project website including: • fact sheets • detailed landholder FAQ booklet (copies available today) • maps of the proposed pipeline alignment • copies of activity update newsletters (copies
Slide 9: Frequently asked questions
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Slide 10: Will landowners be entitled to compensation?
frequently asked questions Will landowners be entitled to compensation? Yes - Compensation for easement will include consideration of: • value of the easement • loss of production and disturbance to your operations during construction & operations APA will also pay: • an “option payment” for enterin
Slide 11: Will I be able to drive my farm machinery across the pipeline?
frequently asked questions Will I be able to drive my farm machinery across the pipeline? Yes – • After construction normal agricultural production can resume including cultivation • APA required to design the pipeline to accommodate all reasonable landowner requirements for a full range of farm mac
Slide 12: Are the soils suitable for pipeline construction?
frequently asked questions I've heard that the soils in this area are not suitable for pipeline construction? This is not true - • Expansive clay soils are encountered for large sections of the proposed pipeline alignment. • These soils can be subject to significant shrinking and swelling • There ar
Slide 13: What happens to the pipeline during a flood?
frequently asked questions What happens to the pipeline during a flood? • It is not unusual for pipelines to be constructed across floodplains • Design of the pipeline will consider the potential for pipeline buoyancy, erosion, stream migration and other events that could pose a risk to the pipeline
Slide 14: How will the pipeline be constructed across watercourses?
frequently asked questions How will the pipeline be constructed across watercourses? Crossings of watercourses, roads and rail lines will be constructed by open cut trenching or trenchless methods such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) depending upon the type and nature of the crossing, and g
Slide 15: Construction & Rehabilitation: easement during construction
frequently asked questions Construction & Rehabilitation Pipeline Easement During Construction January 2017 15
Slide 16: Construction & Rehabilitation: easement after rehabilitation
frequently asked questions Construction & Rehabilitation Pipeline Easement After Rehabilitation July 2017 16
Slide 17: Did APA trespass on properties near Coonamble?
frequently asked questions Did APA trespass on properties near Coonamble in late 2017? • All property access has been undertaken with landowner agreement or in accordance with the Authority to Survey (ATS) issued by the Minister for Energy and Utilities. • In all instances, APA has written to the re
Slide 18: Opportunities for gas supply for local businesses
frequently asked questions Will there be opportunities for gas supply for local businesses? For many industries natural gas presents a price competitive alternative to existing fuels including diesel, grid electricity and LPG. We are investigating three potential scenarios: • Offtakes to supply majo
Slide 19: Opportunities for local contractors and businesses
frequently asked questions Will there be opportunities for local contractors and businesses during construction? APA is committed to maximising opportunities for local contractors and suppliers to contribute to the Western Slopes Pipeline project. The key opportunities for local supply will include:
Slide 20: Further information
further information APA – Western Slopes Pipeline www.apa.com.au Freecall: 1800 941 145 Email: westernslopespipeline@apa.com.au Department of Planning & Environment - State Significant Infrastructure http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Assess-and-Regulate/Development- Assessment/Systems/State-Significant