APA Group Partners with CS Energy for Hydrogen-Ready Gas Pipelines in Queensland
Key Ideas
- APA Group and CS Energy have signed an agreement for the design and development of twin gas pipelines for the proposed Brigalow Peaking Power Plant in Queensland.
- The gas pipelines will connect to a hydrogen-ready gas-fired power station at CS Energy's Kogan Clean Energy Hub, with the potential for future conversion to hydrogen service.
- APA will own and develop the approximately 23km long gas and storage pipelines, with an estimated project cost of at least $140 million, targeted for completion in 2026.
- The partnership aims to support energy reliability, contribute to Australia's transition to renewables, and leverage APA's gas transmission network for future infrastructure growth.
APA Group has announced a strategic agreement with CS Energy for the design and development of twin gas pipelines intended to connect APA's Roma Brisbane Pipeline to the proposed Brigalow Peaking Power Plant in Queensland. The partnership is contingent on internal approvals from both companies, government approvals, and the finalization of development agreements. The pipelines are designed to be hydrogen-capable, aligning with the envisioned hydrogen-ready gas-fired power station at CS Energy's Kogan Clean Energy Hub near Chinchilla. APA will take charge of developing and owning the gas and storage pipelines, with an estimated project cost of at least $140 million and a target completion timeline set for mid to late 2026. The collaboration serves as a strategic move for APA Group, leveraging its existing gas transmission network to facilitate the development of essential infrastructure that supports energy reliability and Australia's shift towards renewable energy sources. APA's CEO, Adam Watson, expressed optimism about the agreement, highlighting the growth prospects it offers to APA in contributing to the nation's energy landscape transformation.
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