Render of Brigalow Peaking Power Plant

Brigalow Peaking Power Plant 

Fast Facts

  • Gas peaker, 400 MW capacity
  • 12 x GE aeroderivative turbines 
  • Fast start – 5 minutes from cold to full output
  • Located on the traditional lands of the Barunggam people
  • Forecast to be operational in 2028

Project overview

The Brigalow Peaking Power Plant will be located next to CS Energy’s Kogan Creek Power Station and provide fast start capability in high demand periods, reinforcing power system reliability and complementing renewable energy.

The power plant will have an open cycle design and use 12 GE Vernova aeroderivative turbines (LM2500XPRESS). It will be fuelled by natural gas that will be transported to site via a proposed 21-kilometre APA pipeline that would connect to the existing Roma Brisbane Pipeline.

Once operational in 2028, the 400 MW gas peaking plant will be capable of reaching full output within five minutes, delivering reliable energy to more than 150,000 Queensland homes during peak electricity demand periods.

Render of Brigalow Peaking Power Plant
Image: A render of the proposed Brigalow Peaking Power Plant (foreground) with the existing Kogan Creek Power Station in the background.

Kogan Energy Hub
Image: The location of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant (right) shown in relation to the existing Kogan Creek Power Station (centre) and the Chinchilla Battery (far left).

key milestones 

2023

  • Site selection and initial design and surveys for the power island site were completed.
  • CS Energy signed an agreement with GE Vernova for the supply of long lead time equipment for the power plant.

2024

  • CS Energy and APA Group signed a Design and Development Agreement for the pipeline to connect the power plant to APA's Roma Brisbane Pipeline.
  • Planning and development work for the power plant continued.

2025

Looking ahead

  • Following final external and government approvals, a final investment decision will be made.
  • The power plant is forecast to be operational in 2028.

Community

CS Energy will keep our immediate neighbours and the Chinchilla community informed as this project progresses. For more information, please refer below.

For more information, please contact us on 1800 318 500 or send us an email.

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About the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant

The Brigalow Peaking Power Plant will consist of a compact power station footprint (350m x 150m). It will be built on previously cleared land within the existing Kogan Creek Power Station site boundaries. 


 

With its fast-start ability, the Brigalow Peaking Power station will provide on-demand electricity for high demand periods and support variable solar and wind energy.

 

Natural gas will be transported to the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant via a proposed 21-kilometre pipeline that would connect to APA Group's existing Roma Brisbane Pipeline.

 

 

The open cycle design of the technology chosen provides the ability for multiple start/stop cycles per day and the ability to ramp up to full power output within five minutes, meaning the plant can be on the grid quickly and stay on for long durations. This is important in helping to address the variability of renewable energy generation and providing firm capacity to the grid in addition to the role of batteries and pumped hydro. The turbines will also be capable of operating in ‘synchronous condenser’ mode, which enables them to provide system strength and grid support during times of high renewables output without burning gas. 

 

 

More information

The project will be capable of producing up to 400 MW of power. This is enough capacity to power more than 150,000 average Queensland homes during peak periods. 

 

 

Extensive studies have been completed to inform the project design. Development approval and an Environmental Authority have been obtained. The project remains subject to CS Energy and other relevant government approvals.