APGA Strategic Plan
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APGA is the peak body for Australia and New Zealand’s pipeline industry
Pipelines are critical infrastructure for the economy, transporting energy, water and slurry long distances safely and reliably.
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association’s members are the constructors, owners, operators, advisers, engineers, regulators and suppliers of products and services to the pipeline industry.
APGA provides its 180+ members with a range of services to support their businesses and people and deliver quality outcomes for the industry.
The operating environment in the 2020's is unlike any the pipeline and gas industries have encountered in their long history. 2050 emission targets mean every sector of the economy must invest in lowering emissions rapidly. The energy transition is well underway, with unprecedented planning, investment and market and regulatory reform required for decades to address the trilemma of affordable, reliable and clean energy.
Against this backdrop, AGPA members must diversify to take advantage of new business opportunities, maintain and expand Australia’s pipeline and storage infrastructure, reduce emissions, communicate to numerous stakeholders and engage in an expanding number of government processes impacting commercial frameworks, environmental management, safety and markets.
The 2024-27 Strategic Plan is designed to ensure the association focusses on supporting members navigate this environment in the short, medium and long-term.
The APGA Board has set three objectives for the plan:
Create opportunities for members. APGA’s members are both the companies and the people of our industry and we will continue to provide and grow our services that provide members opportunity to enhance outcomes for their businesses and careers.
Increase appreciation for the role of gas infrastructure. The better the capability of gas infrastructure is understood, the better the operating and investment environment. APGA’s advocacy and policy work will keep this goal front and center of all stakeholder engagement.
Best prepare industry for the future. The coming decades will see unprecedented levels of change across the economy and especially the energy sector. APGA’s services to industry will focus on collaboration to enable each member to minimise the costs of adaption, be flexible and better understand the factors influencing our industry.