DBNGP

Contributing to state development and energy needs

DBP continued with its program of expanding the capacity of the DBNGP to meet increased demand and to maintain a history of reliable natural gas supply to customers using the pipeline.

In April 2010 DBP announced the practical completion of its third major expansion of the pipeline over the last five years. This phase of expansion, Stage 5B, is expected not to exceed $675 million in expenditure, and requires over 440km of pipeline looping to be constructed. The Stage 5B expansion increased the pipeline’s firm full haul capacity by about 110TJ/day.

Consistent with prior expansion projects undertaken since 2005, the Stage 5B expansion project has also created significant regional development opportunities for Western Australia, including employment and supporting economic growth. Many major industrial companies rely on the pipeline to supply their energy needs, either directly or through electricity generated by gas-fired power stations. These users are fuelling the state’s economic growth, which without a reliable supply of natural gas, would not be possible.