Fehlentscheidungen durch unzureichende Transparenz- und Preisinformationsberichte

Definition

Reforms to gas pipeline regulation, largely implementing recommendations from the ACCC Gas Inquiry and AEMC rule changes, were designed to address concerns about under‑regulation and market power by requiring service providers to provide third‑party access, publish prescribed transparency information, and, for standalone compression and storage, publish standing terms and price information.[1][2][8] The AER is responsible for monitoring pipeline service providers’ prices, published information, outcomes of access negotiations, dealings with associates and compliance with ring‑fencing requirements.[2][8] These transparency and monitoring obligations directly influence how tariffs are set and justified, how discounts and bespoke access arrangements are structured, and how efficiently pipeline capacity is allocated. Where internal reporting on costs, utilisation and service performance is fragmented or inaccurate—common in manual reporting environments—pipeline operators risk setting tariffs or standing offers that are not aligned with actual cost and demand patterns. In a regulated but still negotiable context, this can lead to under‑recovery of allowable revenue on some services (e.g., compression, storage, interruptible transport) and inefficient discounting to preferred shippers, particularly associates, to avoid scrutiny, thereby eroding margins. International experience in regulated network industries suggests that poor cost allocation and transparency can easily cause 1–3% revenue mis‑recovery or margin erosion on regulated services. For an Australian transmission pipeline with annual regulated revenue of AUD 50–100 million, this equates to a decision error cost of approximately AUD 0.5–3 million per year.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Gas pipeline operators in Australia 🇦🇺 leave an estimated 1–3% of regulated revenue on the table each year due to mispriced services and suboptimal access terms driven by weak internal transparency reporting. Automating accurate cost and volume reporting enables data-driven tariff and product decisions that recapture this value.

Affected Stakeholders

Commercial Manager / Head of Gas Transportation, Pricing and Revenue Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Strategy and Planning Manager

Related Business Risks