APA Archives - Renew Economy

Wind

Fortescue faces new scrap over fence line for its massive Bonney Downs wind project
The owners of a competing renewable energy hub have had a minor court win in their push back against Fortescue’s giant 2GW wind project in the Pilbara.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 13, 2026

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Renewables

Gas pipeline giant proposes new solar, wind and battery hub for Pilbara
APA wants to build a “large” wind, solar and battery hub deep in the Pilbara near Newman.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 11, 2025

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Competition the key to unlock transmission: Report urges fresh approach to critical grid upgrades
Report says opening up tenders and changing how new lines are paid for would radically alter delivery timelines for the transmission upgrades Australia so urgently needs.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 9, 2024

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Renewables

Gas giant says bundled renewables in Pilbara will unlock billions in growth
Australia’s largest gas infrastructure business says it plans to spend most of its capex on bespoke renewables in the Pilbara over the next two years.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 28, 2024

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Hydrogen

Hydrogen expert says blending green fuel into gas network an “expensive” waste
Visiting expert says “scarce and precious” green hydrogen should not be wasted on hot water and cooking when cheap abundant solar can do the job.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 27, 2023

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APA’s new gas generator remains in UNGI limbo, can’t find a customer
APA still can’t find a customer for its proposed new gas generator promised support by Morrison government as it looks to hydrogen opportunities after big first half loss.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 23, 2021

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Commentary

Origin sells Darling Downs solar farm to APA, but will buy output
Origin sells 110MW Darling Downs solar project, but will buy its output, and it appoints energy and IT venture capitalist to board.
Giles Parkinson

May 1, 2017

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Markets

Radio ITK interviews APA’s Mick McCormack on networks and renewables
Podcast: ITK interviewed Mick McCormack, CEO of APA, who discusses prospects for energy infrastructure sector and its growing portfolio of renewable energy investments.
David Leitch

Oct 28, 2016

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Renewables

Know your NEM: Big questions over Victoria renewables target
South Australia electricity price falls; Infigen Energy gives up 30%; why biggest gas pipeline operator is no saint; and the big questions over Victoria renewable energy target.
David Leitch

Sep 19, 2016

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Markets

Know your NEM: Spot prices below last year, futures also down
Spot prices were below last year, in all States, possibly reflecting good level of wind generation, soft demand and that most interconnectors seem to be working.
David Leitch

Aug 22, 2016

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