2ANatural gas equivalent

2A Natural gas equivalent

2A Natural gas equivalent

(1) A covered gas is a natural gas equivalent if the gas is suitable for use as natural gas and—

(a) the gas has been prescribed by a local instrument for use in a jurisdiction or a specified area in the jurisdiction as a natural gas equivalent; or

(b) the gas is supplied through an existing distribution system or an extension of an existing distribution system.

(2) The following are not natural gas equivalents—

(a) natural gas;

(b) a prescribed covered gas.

(3) In this section—

existing distribution system means a distribution system that—

(a) on the NGL extension date was a natural gas distribution system; and

(b) after the NGL extension date is authorised to haul a covered gas, other than natural gas or a prescribed covered gas;

NGL extension date means the date on which the Statutes Amendment (National Energy Laws) (Other Gases) Act 2023 commenced.

s 2A: Ins 2023 No 36, sec 72.