Network and retail application (exemption) – Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) Pty Ltd
The Commission received an application from Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) for an exemption from the requirement to hold network and retail licences, in accordance with the Electricity Reform Act 2000.
Status: final
- Initiate
- Consultation
- Final
The Commission granted, with the Minister’s approval and under section 87 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000, a Licence Exemption - Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) Pty Ltd on 30 June 2026.
Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) Pty Ltd is the owner and operator of certain gas and diesel fired power stations (Tanami power stations) at the Tanami gold mine, where it supplies and sells electricity from the Tanami power stations to the owner of the Tanami Mine, Newmont Tanami Ltd, a subsidiary of Newmont Australia Pty Ltd, for the operation of its Tanami Mine.
Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) Pty Ltd sought an exemption from a licence under section 87 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000 which would permit the supply and sale of electricity to Newmont Tanami Ltd.
Following consultation, and with the Minister's approval, the Commission granted an exemption under section 87 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000 to Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) Pty Ltd from the requirement to hold a network and retail licence under section 14(1) of the Electricity Reform Act 2000 , with respect to the operation of its Tanami Mine.
Related documents
Initiate
Network and retail (exemption) application - Zenith Pacific (DBG-GTS) Pty Ltd.
Consultation
No submissions were received.
Final
Licence Exemption - Zenith Pacific (DBS - GTS) Pty Ltd
Decision Summary - Licence Exemption - Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) Pty Ltd