Contractor signed up for early works at one of Queensland’s biggest battery projects

Australian renewable energy company Atmos Renewables has secured an important milestone in the development of its Teebar battery energy storage project (BESS), a proposed 400-megawatt (MW), four-hour big battery in Queensland.

The company says it has signed an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Agreement with South Australian energy construction company Enerven.

The ECI phase – the initial stage in a project’s development which introduces a contractor before the final design is complete – is expected to take approximately five months and will include site studies, detailed engineering design, management plans, and permitting support.

As it currently stands, the Teebar BESS will be located adjacent to Powerlink’s Teebar Creek substation in central Queensland, approximately 60 kilometres west of the township of Maryborough.

Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, creating up to an estimated 200 jobs at peak construction.

Atmos Renewables has also promised to “place a strong emphasis” on working with local First Nations businesses, building regional employment pathways, and supporting local capability through various procurement and supply chain opportunities.

“Selecting Enerven as our early-stage BOP contractor strengthens our delivery confidence and our ability to achieve the project’s objectives and timeframes,” said Aideen McGuigan, development manager at Atmos Renewables.

“As this is a first development project in Queensland for both Enerven and Atmos, we look forward to creating long-lasting benefits and opportunities for local contractors and supporting the local supply chain so that the Teebar BESS delivers enduring value for the state and its communities.”

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