AS 4564, 4th – General-purpose natural gas

AS 4564 sets out requirements for the safe composition, transportation and supply of general-purpose natural gas for use in natural gas appliances and equipment, and for use as fuel in natural gas vehicles.

This Standard applies to natural gas that is —

(a)from petroleum, landfill, biogas, coal seam and other sources that provide gas for director blended supply on a commercial basis through supply systems serving general purpose customers; and

(b)transported and supplied to users for use in natural gas appliances and equipment conforming
to the relevant Standards, including natural gas-powered vehicles, natural gas compressors and refuelling facilities.

General purpose natural gas is also subject to legislative requirements relating to quality and may be subject to contractual requirements and variations. Such variations are not within the scope of this Standard.