Stage 2: Detailed Analysis Study (DAS)

The DAS will provide proponents with further information in relation to the following matters (as relevant):

• Network entry connection options
• Network capacity flows and constraints
• Indication of costs for the network to carry out the pipeline construction, augmentation and connection
• Indication of costs for the network to procure and install the injection facility
• Plant and equipment required to be provided by the customer
• Details of proposed site and pipeline route
• Gas Quality risk assessment
• Injection Constraints, Injection pressure etc
• Quote of estimated costs of interconnection

AGIG may pass through any fees associated with undertaking this work to the proponent, this will be discussed and agreed before costs are incurred.

Timeframe: AGIG will provide the DAS within 2 - 12 months depending on complexity and regulatory approvals. Proponent will be provided a more accurate estimate of timeframe early in the process.

Stage 3: Approvals

• Approvals: Proponent obtains any necessary approvals or consents required under the National Gas Law, National Gas Rules, Gas Safety Act 1997 (Vic) and any other applicable laws

Timeframe: As required by the proponent

Stage 4: Connection offer

• Confirmation: Proponent provides written confirmation to AGIG outlining an intent to connect
• Connection offer: AGIG provides:
• A connection offer and related Connection Agreement
• If required, a rule 287A agreement (if requested by the distribution connected facility operator to allow the injection of gas that does not comply with the standard gas quality specifications)

Timeframe: The agreements will be provided as soon as reasonably practical to the proponent

Stage 5: Construction and commissioning

• Construction and commissioning of the network injection facility and associated connection infrastructure such as gas mains extension: Undertaken by the responsible party, as designated in the connection offer

Stage 6: Sign-off

• Notification: AGIG advises the proponent of any sign-offs or approvals required to be obtained prior to finalising the connection
• Testing: Proponent complete on-site testing of the connection facility and associated
• Approval: Pending the completion of testing and sign off, AGIG will approve the connection and production can begin

Stage 7: On-going obligations

• Reporting: For the life of the connection, the proponent will need to periodically provide information to AGIG consistent with the Connection Agreemen t, this includes, but is not limited to:

• Contact details for both emergency contact (outside of business hours) and operational contact (during business hours)
• Calibration files
• Planned maintenance schedule (at least annually or as otherwise agreed)
• Gas sampling test results to the timescales outlined in your sampling protocol
• Test results associated with the measurement equipment
• Details of any unplanned outages
• Responses to any inspections associated with the facility

Timeframe: Project closure meetings