Energy facility
Existing generation assets & network infrastructure
Established generation plant, network connection infrastructure and supporting systems—a ready platform for continued generation, hybrid operation, or conversion toward Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development.
The principal generation equipment was commissioned in 2007–2008 and has been used only to a limited extent for electricity generation.
J420
Generator class
Jenbacher gas engine
≈1.4 MW
Electrical output
1,415 kW class
2 MW
Network capacity
22 kV connection
Multi-fuel
Fuel pathways
Gas · CNG · LNG · biogas
Generation asset
Jenbacher J420 gas generator
Multi-fuel capable engine designed for operational flexibility across conventional gas supply and renewable biogas pathways.
- Nominal electrical output
- Approximately 1.4 MW (1,415 kW class)
- Electrical efficiency
- Typically 42–44% on natural gas (approx. 43.1% on biogas)
- Fuels
- Natural gas, CNG, LNG (vaporised), biogas / landfill gas and other suitable gas fuels
- Thermal (CHP)
- Thermal output available in CHP configuration (up to ~1,906 kW)
Network connection
2 MW at 22 kV — already established
The existing connection significantly reduces the time, cost and uncertainty normally associated with securing grid access for a new energy project.
- Connection capacity: 2 MW at 22 kV already established
- Synchronising switchgear installed and ready
- Earthing grid in place
- Foundation for reconnection and potential expansion subject to Western Power requirements and headroom
Supporting infrastructure
Plant, services and layout
- Electrical switchgear and control systems associated with the existing generation plant
- Site services and hardstand areas suitable for additional plant (including containerised BESS modules and fuel storage)
- Practical layout that allows the existing Jenbacher asset to remain in place while new storage or hybrid equipment is installed
Biogas & fuel flexibility
Multi-fuel pathways
The Jenbacher J420 is inherently capable of operating on biogas and other alternative gas fuels.
- Local or regional biogas offtake
- CNG / LNG supply arrangements (virtual pipeline or bulk delivery)
- Hybrid operation alongside future solar or battery assets
Fuel storage recommendations for Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM) compliance (including 8-hour runtime buffer requirements) are addressed in the detailed technical material available under NDA.
Facility gallery
Plant imagery
Development context
The combination of an existing 2 MW network connection, synchronising equipment, earthing grid and multi-fuel generation asset positions the site for standalone BESS, hybrid BESS + gas/biogas generation, and staged capacity expansion. Full details of network capacity, BESS sizing recommendations, Reserve Capacity Mechanism eligibility and financial modelling are in the password-protected Development Potential section.
