Questions around this news
Who are the project partners and contractors for Bulli Creek?
Genex is developing Bulli Creek with J-Power, a Japanese energy utility. Arup was appointed owners’ engineer for the first stage, while PCL Construction received the engineering, procurement and construction contract. The project is located in southeastern Queensland, about 150 kilometers southwest of Toowoomba.
What does an owners’ engineer do on an energy project?
An owners’ engineer provides technical support to the project owner, which may include reviewing designs, assessing contractor proposals, monitoring construction, and helping ensure the project meets its technical and contractual requirements. The precise scope varies by project and agreement; the role is distinct from that of the company building the facility.
What is a long-term offtake deal in renewable energy?
An offtake deal is an agreement for a buyer to purchase energy or another project output under specified terms. In renewable energy, a long-term contract can give a project a committed buyer for its electricity over an extended period, though the contract’s details and the parties’ obligations depend on the agreement.
What does an engineering, procurement and construction contract cover?
An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract generally assigns a contractor responsibility for designing a facility, obtaining equipment and materials, and building it. The contract sets out the work, schedule, price structure, and allocation of responsibilities and risks; exact terms vary from one project to another.
May 28, 2024 -- Renewable energy and storage developer Genex has named London-headquartered Arup as owners’ engineer for the 775 MW first stage of the Bulli Creek solar and battery storage project in southeastern Queensland.
Genex and its partner, J-Power – one of Japan’s largest energy utilities – are working toward a final investment decision on the project, which is being developed about 150 kilometers southwest of Toowoomba, Queensland, by the second half of 2024.
The development rights for Bulli Creek extend to 2 GW of solar capacity, with the project’s planning, environmental and heritage approvals already secured.
The original plan was to prioritize the delivery of a standalone battery energy storage system, but the initial stage of the project will now comprise up to 775 MW of solar capacity, as Genex has landed a long-term off-take deal with Fortescue.
Genex said the deal with Fortescue could provide the foundation for a minimum 450 MW solar project, and a potential 775 MW first stage solar project, which would make it the biggest in the National Electricity Market.
Sydney-based Genex said the initial solar farm stage will be followed by a battery energy storage system of up to 400 MW/1,600 MWh of capacity, with the potential for further solar and/or energy storage stages to follow up to the full 2 GW of capacity at the project site.
Canada-based PCL Construction has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the first stage of the project with first energy production targeted in 2026.
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At a glance
- Company
- Genex
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Southeastern Queensland, Australia
Key figures
- First-stage solar capacity
- up to 775 MW
- Potential minimum solar project capacity
- 450 MW
- Development rights for solar capacity
- 2 GW
- Planned battery storage capacity
- up to 400 MW/1,600 MWh
