Queensland launches tender for additional gas‍-‍fired generation

The Queensland Government has launched a tender to support an additional 400 MW of gas-fired generation capacity in Central Queensland. The tender process, to be managed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), will draw in proposals capable of ensuring dispatchable supply by 2032.

Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said this was another step forward in delivering the right mix of energy infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing state.

“Queensland needs affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and that means making sure we have the right generation in the system at the right time,” said Treasurer and Minister for Energy David Janetzki.

Queensland is forecast to have up to 4.1 GW of gas-fired generation capacity by 2030, increasing to between 6.1 and 8.3 GW by 2035 — a marked contrast to the NSW Government’s drive for 12 GW of renewable generation by 2030. The Queensland LNP government officially dropped the state’s renewable energy targets late last year with the passage of new energy legislation through Queensland Parliament.

The tender process is due to be finalised by the end of 2026. More information can be found at www.qic.com/QLD-Energy.

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