Gas Network Innovation Scheme (GNIS)

Between September 2020 and October 2021, AusNet participated in sector-wide engagement on innovation in gas networks. This collaborative approach involved AGN, MGN and Jemena Gas Networks (our NSW equivalent), and was undertaken in two key phases, exploring potential design and delivery of gas network innovation schemes in Australia. The aim was to establish how much support there was for a gas network innovation scheme and, assuming it was sufficient, to work with relevant stakeholders to co-design one.

The engagement was supported by a GNIS stakeholder reference group specifically set up to provide ongoing advice and feedback on the design and delivery of the GNIS engagement program. This group was assisted by KPMG, who acted as an independent facilitator. KPMG prepared two reports on the GNIS process, Phase 1 and Phase 2, which can be found on the Gas Matters Portal.