AusNet Services is an Australian energy infrastructure company that owns and operates critical electricity transmission and distribution networks, as well as gas distribution pipelines, in Victoria. The company provides reliable energy delivery to residential, commercial and industrial customers across metropolitan Melbourne and regional areas, serving more than two million end users. Alongside its core network operations, AusNet Services offers metering and telecommunications services to support grid monitoring and customer energy management.
The company’s electricity transmission network spans approximately 9,000 circuit kilometres and operates at voltages up to 500 kV, linking generation sources to distribution networks and large industrial users. Its distribution network encompasses both urban and rural feeders, delivering power at voltages between 22 kV and 66 kV to local substations. AusNet Services also maintains an extensive high-pressure gas pipeline network that transports natural gas to residential and commercial customers throughout eastern Victoria.
Originally established as SP AusNet, the business underwent a change of ownership in 2016 when a consortium led by State Grid Corporation of China and Singapore Power International acquired the company. It was subsequently rebranded as AusNet Services in 2017. The company’s history reflects a focus on infrastructure development, network expansion and the integration of advanced asset management systems to enhance reliability and safety.
AusNet Services is governed by an independent board of directors and managed by an executive leadership team responsible for strategic planning, regulatory engagement and operational performance. The company is committed to sustainability initiatives, including the gradual integration of renewable energy connections and investments in network resilience to support Victoria’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.
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