Natural gas equivalent
2A Natural gas equivalent
A covered gas is a natural gas equivalent if the gas is suitable for use as natural gas and—
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
the gas is supplied through an existing distribution system or an extension of an existing distribution system.
The following are not natural gas equivalents:
natural gas;
a prescribed covered gas.
In this section—
existing distribution system means a distribution system that—
on the NGL extension date was a natural gas distribution system; and
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.
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