Darling Downs Pipeline

Last updated 24 January 2020

The Darling Downs Pipeline (DDP) plays an important part in delivering Jemena’s Northern Growth Strategy which seeks to build an interconnected supply chain of energy delivery assets in northern Australia through targeted acquisitions and greenfield developments.

The DDP consists of three interconnected gas transmission pipeline licences in the Darling Downs region in South-East Queensland that operate as a single pipeline network. It links the Wallumbilla gas hub near Roma with the Talinga gas plant near Chinchilla and Origin’s Darling Downs gas fired power station near Dalby in Queensland.

The DDP spans 292km in length and transports gas from the Bowen-Surat basin to the Wallumbilla gas hub, Origin’s 630MW Darling Downs Power Station, and to APLNG’s export pipeline.

Gas transported on the DDP is currently delivered to:

Brisbane via the Roma Brisbane Pipeline at Wallumbilla (Run 7)
Gladstone via the GLNG Pipeline at Wallumbilla (Santos WCS) or via the APLNG Pipeline at Talinga
South West Queensland Pipeline at Wallumbilla (Run 6 and Run 9), for delivery to southern markets
Darling Downs Power Station at the eastern end of the DDP

Jemena is committed to the provision of voluntary, non-discriminatory, pipeline access to third parties. We operate within a framework that takes into account sound commercial principles, and provides a fair and reasonable foundation to meet shippers’ needs. Jemena believes that such a commitment is essential to the development of transparent and competitive markets for pipeline services.

Jemena does not currently have a standard service offering available on the DDP. As a responsible service provider, we are taking time to understand and develop the capabilities of the pipeline to service new users while ensuring a reliable service to existing users. We do, however, encourage prospective new users to contact us to discuss how DDP can play a role in servicing their gas transportation needs.

Available Capacity

DDP Commercial Information
Standard Terms & Conditions	Click here for DDP Standard Terms & Conditions
DDP Tariff Schedule	Click here for DDP Tariff Schedule
Transportation Services	Click here for DDP Transportation Services and Pricing Methodology
Operational Transportation Service Agreement	Click here for DDP OTSA
Jemena Information about Operational Transportation Service Agreements	Click here for Jemena Information about Operational Transportation Service Agreements
Standardisation Cost Charge Information	Click here for Standardisation Cost Charge Information

We look forward to discussing your gas transportation requirements.

Contact Us

To discuss your gas transportation needs, please contact Nerise Cook, Commercial Manager Darling Downs Pipeline (03) 9173 8437 or pipelines.commercial@jemena.com.au.

DDP Summary
Pipeline Class	Transmission
DDP Schematic Map	Click here for DDP Schematic map
Length	292km* (*or 293.15 km including laterals)
Nameplate Capacity	DDP90: Southern Haul: 159 TJ/d DDP133: Western Haul: 508 TJ/d DDP133: Eastern Haul: 163 TJ/d DDP134: Western Haul: 327 TJ/d DDP134: Eastern Haul: 270 TJ/d
Receipt Points	Taloona, Spring Gully Manifold, Talinga, Kenya, Ruby, Orana
Delivery Points	Talinga Wallumbilla Hub: SWQP (Run 6, Run 9), Santos WCS, RBP (Run 7) Darling Downs Power Station
Detailed Facility Information	Click here for DDP Detailed Facility Information
Planned Maintenance Schedule	Click here for DDP Planned Maintenance Schedule
Available Capacity	Click here for DDP Available Capacity* Outlook *Firm Haulage. There is firm capacity available at certain locations, but actual available capacity will vary depending on specific Receipt and Delivery Point requirements.
Historical Gas Flows	Click here for DDP Usage and Scheduled Flow and also via the Gas Market Bulletin Board
Technical and Physical Characteristics
Pressure	Between 10,200 kPa gauge and 15,300 kPa gauge
Gas Specification	Click here for DDP Gas Specification
Measurement Manual	Click here for DDP Measurement Manual
Gas Day Harmonisation	Click here for the Jemena GDH Transition Plan
Financial Information
Financial Reporting Template	Financial reporting template for the DDP is available: here for the six months from 1 January to 30 June 2018 here for the twelve months from 1 January to 31 December 2018
Basis of Preparation	The basis of preparation used to prepare the financial reporting template for the DDP are available here for the six months from 1 January to 30 June 2018 here for the twelve months from 1 January to 31 December 2018
Review and Audit Report	The review report providing assurance to Jemena over the financial reporting template for the DDP are available: here for the six months from 1 January to 30 June 2018 here for the twelve months from 1 January to 31 December 2018 The audit report providing assurance to Jemena over the financial reporting template for the DDP is available: here for the twelve months from 1 January to 31 December 2018.

Pursuant to Rule 558 of the National Gas Rules, the User Access Guide can be found here.

The information contained in these pages is current as at the date of publication and will remain current for the foreseeable future, or until the stated date where noted next to information that requires periodic update.