Gas Quality

Also, the liability for non- compliant gas pipelines is an issue. Some industry participants are concerned downstream participants (in particular retailers and distributers) are the most likely to suffer damage or liability from a gas incident. But an upstream participant (in particular a producer or transmission system owner) is likely to be the responsible party, either because it caused the gas quality incident or failed to prevent it. In addition, Gas Industry Co has received numerous requests from a distributor suggesting gas quality issues need further consideration.

The purpose of the Gas Governance Issues in Gas Quality: Issues Paper is to review New Zealand's arrangements for managing gas quality, identify areas for more detailed evaluation, and suggest next steps.

The paper has been written in response to industry concerns about the responsibility and liability for gas quality in New Zealand. Some participants believe responsibilities are unclear, or not well aligned with liabilities. This has been a point of contention between producers, transmission companies, distributors, and retailers.

To view the Gas Quality Issues paper, click below

Gas Quality Issues Paper

We have considered submissions and have repsonded in an Analysis of Submissions paper. The paper identifies further work Gas Industry Co will undertake in relation to gas quality arrangements.

Gas Governance Issues in Quality: Issues Paper- Analysis of Submissions

Advice to Minister

In December 2010 Gas industry Co advised the Minister on its work related to gas quality. The advice can be found below.

Advice to the Minister on Gas Quality Arrangements.

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