Australian energy infrastructure company APA Group has closed a final investment decision (FID) for the development of the first phase of an 88 MW solar photovoltaic project in Queensland.
The first phase of the Mica Creek solar PV complex, with a generating capacity of 44 MW, will be constructed in Mount Isa, North West Minerals Province for a total investment of AUD80 million (US$60.2 million).
APA Group has also signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Australian zinc miner MMG Dugald River. The first phase is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2023.
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November 15, 2021
GIG begins feasibility study for 40 MW hydrogen hub at the Port of Newcastle
Port of Newcastle and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group have launched an AUD3 million (US$2.2 million) feasibility study into the development of a green hydrogen hub at the port in Australia. I...
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November 03, 2021
BHP to sign off-take deals for 317 MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (PAREP) - Phase 1
BHP is planning to enter into renewable energy supply arrangements with Iberdrola Australia with the aim to reduce emissions by 50% at its Olympic Dam copper-uranium mine site in Australia. The requir...
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November 03, 2021
Epuron receives approval for the development of the 372 MW Boulder Creek wind project in Queensland
The Queensland Government has granted planning consent to Epuron for the development application and Environmental Impact Statement for the 372 MW Boulder Creek wind project in Queensland. The B...
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November 02, 2021
Maoneng secures approval for 225 MW Gould Creek energy storage project in Adelaide
Australian renewable energy developer Maoneng Group has a 225 MW Gould Creek energy storage system (BESS) project near Adelaide in Australia. The 225 MWp/450 MWh BESS will power up to 40,000 ho...
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November 02, 2021
Maoneng secures approval for 225MWp/450MWh battery storage project in Australia
South Australia’s Minister for Planning and Local Government has approved Maoneng’s Gould Creek Battery Energy Storage System project near Adelaide.
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