APA progresses East Coast Gas Grid Expansion Plan with Bulloo Interlink Pipeline environmental assessment

"Incremental investment in existing pipeline infrastructure is a reliable and cost-efficient way to deliver the gas needed along the east coast, with APA having already delivered a 25% increase in north to south transport capacity over the last five years.

"AEMO has been clear that unlocking northern gas supply and expanding existing pipelines will push out projected shortfalls in southern markets into the 2030s. The BIL is an important part of that, helping to ensure the significant volumes of gas reserves available in Queensland and the Northern Territory can be delivered to power homes and businesses along the east coast.

"Investment in this project will be supported by a well-designed domestic gas reservation that delivers investment in new supply, lower and more stable gas prices and long-term certainty for the market.

"We look forward to working closely with government and all stakeholders, including landholders, Traditional Owners and communities as we progress towards a final investment decision."

The BIL is part of APA's Stage 3 ECGG Expansion Plan which was announced in February 2026.

This announcement included final investment decision on Stage 3A, with investment of $260 million in three new compressors to increase north to south capacity in time for 2028. Work to deliver Stage 3A continues, with the procurement of key items and finalisation of contracts well progressed and site works underway. The project is on track for delivery in 2028.

The February announcement also included a $220 million investment in the BIL (stage 3B), funding early works and the procurement of long lead items.

Construction of the BIL is proposed to commence in 2027, subject to the receipt of relevant approvals and a final investment decision. The project is targeted for completion in 2028 and would have an 800 TJ/day maximum north to south transport capacity.

A final investment decision on BIL will be subject to certain considerations, including policy settings, progress with the Federal Government's Gas Market Review and final Board approval.