APA Group awards UGL contract for Sybella Creek Solar Farm and BESS
Australian energy company APA Group has awarded CIMIC Group's subsidiary, UGL, a contract to engineer, procure, construct, and commission the Sybella Creek Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mount Isa, Queensland. The project includes a 72MW solar farm and a 52MW/104MWh BESS facility, with construction set to begin late in 2026 and expected completion by mid-2028. The A$259 million investment is backed by an Energy Supply Agreement with Ernest Henry Mining, part of Evolution Mining. The project aims to provide a reliable and lower-emissions electricity supply for regional mining operations while supporting energy security in North Queensland. APA Group's funding will come from its existing balance sheet as part of its broader $3.5 billion organic growth pipeline. UGL has previously worked with APA on projects like the Dugald River Solar Farm, reinforcing their partnership in delivering critical renewable infrastructure across Australia.
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Topics: battery storage infrastructure development renewable energy solar farm