Tas Gas Networks (TGN) is the owner and operator of the natural gas distribution network in Tasmania. TGN commenced operations in 2003 as the Tasmanian Government’s preferred partner in rolling out the gas distribution network in Tasmania, following on from Duke Energy’s building of the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline from Longford in Victoria.
The construction of the network was divided into two major stages. The first stage of the project, which was completed in July 2005, involved the laying of 100 km of gas pipe in the urban areas of Hobart, Launceston, Longford, Westbury, Bell Bay, Wynyard and Devonport.
The second stage, which was completed in April 2007, involved laying further 612 km of gas pipe across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. Since 2003, TGN has rolled out 789km of gas network throughout Tasmania, making gas available to more than 58,000 Tasmanian properties.
TGN distributes Natural Gas in Tasmania in the following locations at a maximum quantity of gas transportable through each gas gate in a 24 hour period:
| Location | Standard Cubic Metres per day |
|---|---|
| Bell Bay (Georgetown) | 144,000 |
| Westbury | 28,800 |
| Longford | 48,000 |
| Burnie | 84,000 |
| Devonport | 144,000 |
| Ulverstone | 144,000 |
| Wynyard | 60,000 |
| Launceston | 144,000 |
| Hobart | 624,000 |
Up to the maximum quantity of gas transportable through each gas gate, there are no physical or technical characteristics that may affect access to the pipeline.
To check if your property fronts the natural gas network, please check your address with our pipeline locator.
If, unfortunately your property does not appear to front the natural gas pipeline, then please submit your expression of interest (EOI) here, Residential or Commercial.
In addition to being a natural gas distributor, TGN also owns and operates a natural gas transmission pipeline, which transports natural gas from the Ulverstone Offtake Facility in Gawler to the Simplot Metering Facility in Ulverstone. At the Simplot Metering Facility, the gas is filtered, heated and pressure regulated. After heating, the supply is divided into two streams. One stream provides for natural gas supply to Simplot, the second stream is capable of supplying up to 144,000scm per day to the Ulverstone township and supplies a small residential subdivision on the southern side of Bass Highway. The nameplate rating of the transmission pipeline is 156,000scm per day.
Ethical sourcing
Tas Gas is committed to corporate social responsibility which includes ethical sourcing that does not engage in any form of modern slavery. Tas Gas is a member of Sedex which enables us to demonstrate our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices in the management of our supply chain.
Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, who work to improve working conditions in global supply chains. They provide practical tools, services and a community network to help companies improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.
As a member of Sedex we are able to provide our customers and suppliers with access to our key policies, procedures and work practices which encompass our company’s values and commitment to trading ethically. We regularly review our information held in the Sedex database to ensure currency and compliance with legislation and best practice.