Pipeline Transport in Australia - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: September 2023
ANZSIC I5021Revenue
$4.4bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
2,853
Businesses
16
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Pipeline Transport in Australia industry analysis
Pipeline transport firms operate large pipelines, including high-pressure gas transmission pipelines. Gas transmission accounts for the vast majority of industry activity. The industry provides a vital connection between gas producers and gas retailers, which distribute gas via low-pressure distribution pipelines. Industry operators also supply gas to major industrial firms. Demand for industry services is driven by final demand for energy in the Australian economy, and demand from export markets served by Australian oil and gas fields. Pipeline operators have benefited from increasing domestic gas consumption over the past decade, and Australia's proximity to Asian markets, as these countries are some of the world's largest consumers of natural gas.
Trends and Insights
- Pipeline operators have benefited from growing demand for LNG in global markets. Domestic gas consumption has also risen driving transport volumes higher.
- Growing demand for LNG in global markets has underpinned growth in Australia’s gas pipeline infrastructure. Australia has become one of the world’s largest exporters of LNG.
- Western Australia is home to over half of Australia’s gas production. Pipeline infrastructure links the State’s gas fields to population hubs, mining projects and export terminals.
- Many pipelines operate as regional monopolies with limited competition. Heavy regulation ensures that pricing remains fair for customers and that pipeline operators generate a sustainable return.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $4.4bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Australia’s growing LNG export capacity has underpinned pipeline infrastructure development over the past decade
- Pipeline operators provide an essential intermediary service, connecting gas fields with domestic gas users and export terminals.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Global gas demand is set to remain strong
- Pipeline operator’s role as an intermediary is expected to help protect revenue generated from existing assets, despite uncertainty in upstream and downstream industries caused by rising environmental opposition to fossil fuel projects and geopolitical instability.
Biggest companies in the Pipeline Transport in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
APA | 2,551.2 | |
CK William Australia Holdings | 495.5 | |
Jemena | 399.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Gas pipelines, Water, ethane and other pipelines and Oil pipelines. Gas pipelines is the largest segment of the Pipeline Transport in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Strong demand in exports markets has driven the development of Australian gas pipelines
- Australia’s gas production is transported via pipeline for some share of its supply chain. To transport gas to where it is needed, gas retailers and exporters purchase pipeline capacity.
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Competitors
- Road Freight Transport in Australia
- Rail Freight Transport in Australia
- Water Freight Transport in Australia
Complementors
- Oil and Gas Extraction in Australia
- Gas Supply in Australia
- Water Supply in Australia
- Electricity Distribution in Australia
International industries
- Oil Pipeline Transportation in the US
- Gas Pipeline Transportation in the US
- Refined Petroleum Pipeline Transportation in the US
- Organic Chemical Pipeline Transportation in the US
- Pipeline Transport in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry firms operate transmission pipelines transporting oil, gas, water or other materials on a contract or fee basis. Transmission pipelines carry commodities from the region they are extracted or processed to the next stage in their supply chain, be it further transport, export or use.
What's included in this industry?
Transporting oil, gas and water by pipelineOverall pipeline operationCompanies
APACK William Australia HoldingsJemenaPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
CITY GATETARIFFLIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)Industry Code
ANZSIC 5021 - Pipeline Transport in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Pipeline operators have benefited from growing demand for LNG in global markets. Domestic gas consumption has also risen driving transport volumes higher.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Growing demand for LNG in global markets has underpinned growth in Australia’s gas pipeline infrastructure. Australia has become one of the world’s largest exporters of LNG.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Western Australia is home to over half of Australia’s gas production. Pipeline infrastructure links the State’s gas fields to population hubs, mining projects and export term...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Many pipelines operate as regional monopolies with limited competition. Heavy regulation ensures that pricing remains fair for customers and that pipeline operators generate ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Major energy pipeline operators have been diversifying their operations. Pipeline operators are positioning themselves to benefit growth in renewable and low-carbon energy so...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of APA's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of CK William Australia Holdings's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Jemena's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for APA, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for CK William Australia Holdings, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Jemena, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Global demand for LNG has risen in the fallout of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. European gas buyers have been more active in global markets as they have looked to reduce relia...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit margins are regulated for many pipelines owned by the major players. Due to the highly regulated nature of the industry, pipeline operators often exhibit relatively st...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia is $4.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Pipeline Transport in Australia industry in 2023?
There are 16 businesses in the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Pipeline Transport market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Pipeline Transport market in Australia are APA, CK William Australia Holdings and Jemena
What does the Pipeline Transport in Australia include?
Transporting oil, gas and water by pipeline and Overall pipeline operation are part of the Pipeline Transport industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Pipeline Transport in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is APA.
How competitive is the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Pipeline Transport industry in Australia.
