Community Partnerships 2021 Information Pack 02 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 2021 We do more than deliver gas, we invest in communities. We are Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) Our Community Partnerships Program is an important Our focus is on working closely with partner initiative that demonstrates our commitment to being organisations to support those in need and help build We are one of Australia’s largest a socially and environmentally responsible business. a brighter future, through both financial investment We believe in doing the right thing by our customers and in kind support such as staff volunteering. gas infrastructure businesses. and the community. This pack provides an overview of our program and the We know in 2021 it’s more important than ever to benefits of partnering with us. We welcome applications We own and operate infrastructure support communities given the social and economic and enquiries about our program throughout the year. impacts of COVID-19. Ben Wilson that delivers gas to more than This year we have expanded our Community Partnership Chief Executive Officer 2 million Australian homes, Program and increased funding nationally. Australian Gas Infrastructure Group businesses and communities. Australian Gas Networks (AGN) The Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Multinet distribute natural gas to distribute natural gas to 1.3 million (DBP) is WA’s key gas transmission over 687,000 customers throughout residential, commercial and industrial pipeline. Stretching almost 1600kms, Melbourne’s inner and outer east, the customers across Victoria, South it transports gas to mining, industrial, Yarra ranges and South Gippsland. Australia, Queensland, New South commercial and residential customers The network transports gas to residential, Wales and the Northern Territory. across Western Australia. commercial and industrial customers. 04 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 2021 2021 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 05 Our Vision To be the leading gas infrastructure Renewable gas is a key part of Australia’s business in Australia. We achieve top low carbon future. At AGIG, we are quartile performance on our targets. planning for a sustainable future. At AGIG, we’re committed to renewable electricity generation is sustainable gas delivery today, important, it’s not the only solution and tomorrow. Renewable and carbon given electricity accounts for just neutral energy will help our customers one third of Australia’s emissions. and Australia achieve sustainability Australia needs to focus on large-scale Delivering A Good Sustainably goals, whilst retaining access to the decarbonisation of its entire energy benefits of natural gas – reliable supply, including electricity, gas, industry, for Customers Employer Cost Efficient and affordable energy. agriculture and transport if we’re to The Australian Government has meet our emission targets. Public safety Health and safety Working within industry benchmarks committed to meeting a carbon In 2017 we worked with Australia’s five Reliability Employee engagement Delivering profitable growth emissions reduction target of 26 to peak gas bodies to develop Gas Vision 28% below 2005 levels by 2030 and 2050 – a pathway to achieve near zero Customer service Skills development Environmentally and socially responsible every Australian state and territory has emissions in our gas sector. We are now a target of net-zero-carbon by 2050 delivering on this Vision by deploying or sooner. While increased uptake of low carbon gas projects. Our Values Greener and cleaner. They drive our culture, how we behave and how we make decisions. When hydrogen is burned there are • Hydrogen Park Gladstone – In addition to developing our own no CO2 emissions. A 175kW electrolyser to produce renewable gas projects across Australia, Blending renewable hydrogen with renewable hydrogen for blending with we are committed to working with natural gas allows us to lower carbon natural gas (up to 10%) and supply governments, industry and research emissions and still deliver energy safely to the entire network of Gladstone, organisations to develop our Vision and reliably. including industry. First production collaboratively. Our memberships expected in 2022. and associations include Future Fuels We are leading the way in renewable Cooperative Research Centre, the gas by investing in a range of innovative • The Australian Hydrogen Centre – Australian Hydrogen Council, Bioenergy energy projects across Australia and A virtual centre delivering feasibility Australia and the Australian Industry across the gas value chain. studies for 10% and 100% blending Perform Trust Respect Team of renewable hydrogen into towns Energy Transition initiative Our projects include: and cities in South Australia and • Hydrogen Park South Australia – Victoria , and sharing important A 1.25MW electrolyser to produce learnings on Hydrogen Park South We are accountable to our We act with integrity, we We treat our customers and We communicate well renewable hydrogen for blending with Australia’s operations. customers and stakeholders, do the right thing, we are our colleagues the way we and support each other, natural gas (up to 5%) and supply • DBP Feasibility Study – An 18 month we are transparent on safe guardians of essential would want to be treated, and we are united behind to more than 700 existing homes and study into the technical feasibility our performance and Australian infrastructure. and we embrace and our shared vision. businesses from late 2020. of introducing hydrogen into our we deliver results. We We act in a safe and respect diversity. Dampier to Bunbury Natural continously improve by professional manner. Gas Pipeline. bringing fresh ideas and constructive challenge. 2021 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 07 NT Wheatstone Dampier Tanami Tubridgi Solomon Pipeline Rockhampton Storage QLD Gladstone Wide Bay Bundaberg/ Alice Springs Wide Bay WA Pipeline Carnarvon Maryborough Hervey Bay Brisbane SA Geraldton Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Riverland Pipeline NSW Perth Whyalla Port Pirie Adelaide Bunbury Berri Mildura Tumut Murray Bridge Albury Wagga Wagga We own and operate infrastructure Mount Gambier VIC LEGEND Melbourne Sale Transmission pipelines Bairnsdale that delivers gas to more than 2 million Traralgon Moe Distribution networks Australian homes and businesses, Gas distribution area Storage TAS safely and reliably every day. Electrolyser planned/under construction South Australia Victoria New South Wales We serve customers across every Australian • 458,020 customers • 1,409,093 customers • 59,942 customers • 17GJ per annum average • 51GJ per annum average • 38GJ per annum average mainland state and the Northern Territory, residential consumption residential consumption residential consumption • 90%+ penetration • 90%+ penetration • 90%+ penetration 34,600km of distribution networks, 4,400km of • Distribution 8,180km • Distribution 21,448 km • Distribution 1,997km gas transmission pipelines and 57 petajoules • Transmission 481m • Transmission 503km • Transmission 85km of gas storage capacity. Queensland Northern Territory Western Australia • 105,878 customers • 1,149 customers • 37 shippers We are currently constructing Australia’s • 8GJ per annum average • Distribution 38km • Transmission 2,337 km residential consumption • Transmission 601km • 57PJ gas storage largest renewable gas production facility • 30%+ penetration • Distribution 3,090km Note: Penetration rate is an estimate of the percentage of homes in South Australia. • Transmission 314km connected to the gas in areas served by our networks 2021 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 09 Community Partnerships We have a proud history of supporting community groups and organisations with funding and in-kind support. We support community groups, projects, events long-term relationships with partners such as Foodbank, and programs that are socially and environmentally Angel Flight and the Clontarf Foundation. responsible, raising awareness of our commitment We are also looking to build new partnerships with to the regions we serve. organisations big and small, through an annual Key areas of investment include supporting application processes. We will also consider opportunities those who are vulnerable, promoting diversity, throughout the year. environmental sustainability, education and Our people are our greatest asset, and that’s why supporting local communities. we support our staff to make a difference in their In 2021 we are expanding our program across our community. We provide paid leave for staff to volunteer national business and continuing some of our valued and access to funding to support local charitable causes. We work together with partner organisations, to help build a brighter future. Foodbank Angel Flight Foodbank is the largest Our partnership with Foodbank started in South Australia and now also includes Inaugural flagship Angel Flight provides free flights and assists passengers travelling to or from provider of food relief in Western Australia and Victoria. partner Angel Flight is a medical facilities almost anywhere in Australia. Our annual funding of $20,000 enables Angel Flight to pay for approximately 10,000 litres of aviation fuel, enough Australia. Their mission is to Together we are committed to help make a positive difference in the lives of those national charity whose goal to cover 46,000 kilometres and the transportation of 80 – 100 passengers in need. end hunger in Australia. Last Australians who experience food insecurity and help our environment to reduce our is to assist rural