Project capacity: Up to 500 MW battery with storage for 4 hours operation and a 228 MW gas-powered generation
Alinta Energy is developing the Braemar Energy Hub, consisting of battery storage and gas-powered generation, adjacent to the existing Braemar Power Station near Kogan in the Western Downs Regional Council area.
Quick facts
Project capacity: Up to 500 MW battery with storage for 4 hours operation and a 228 MW gas-powered generation
Current phase: Feasibility
Expected operating life: Braemar Energy Hub has an estimated life of 20+ years
Project planning timeline
A range of factors make for an ideal location, including:
- existing electrical infrastructure, including adjacent Powerlink substation
- not being located on environmentally sensitive areas
- road access
- being close to natural gas supply and transmission connection
- adjacent to an existing power generation complex, consisting of three power projects
The gas powered generation will use the existing natural gas pipeline to generate energy. No additional gas exploration or fracking will be proposed as part of this project.
During this stage, site specific investigations are undertaken, and we start raising awareness about the project. This includes seeking feedback from the local community.
Subject to the outcomes of the feasibility work, we will undertake a range of studies that are required for both Western Downs Regional Council’s planning framework (gas powered generation) and the Queensland State Government’s State Code 27: Battery Energy Storage System development (battery storage). During this time, we will continue to engage with the community.
After obtaining the project approvals, we’ll engage a contractor(s) and start placing orders for major pieces of equipment, including the batteries and gas power generation equipment.
This includes civil and electrical work alongside the construction of batteries and gas-power generation equipment. It is expected that construction will take up to 3 years.
Towards the end of construction, each component of the facility will undergo performance tests.
It is expected that the Braemar Energy Hub has an estimated operational life of more than 20 years.
After cessation of operation, the gas power generation equipment, batteries and electrical equipment may be replaced, and the project repowered. If this is not feasible, the project will be decommissioned and the land returned to its original use.
Newsletter
Braemar Energy Hub acknowledges the Bigambul people of the land on which we propose this project. We acknowledge their continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
