Lockyer energy project
LOCKYER ENERGY PROJECT
Overview
The Lockyer Energy Project is a gas generation project located in the Lockyer Valley. It will initially provide about 120 MW of electricity generation (Stage 1) to meet peak demand, ensuring energy reliability.
The project is located 75km west of Brisbane near Gatton, adjacent to key existing infrastructure facilities, including gas and electricity transmission systems feeding the larger Brisbane metropolitan and outer urban regions.
Stanwell acquired the Lockyer Energy Project from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners in 2025. It will add more fast-ramping dispatchable energy to Stanwell’s generation portfolio.
Below is an artist's impression of the project site upon completion.
Location and technical details
The Lockyer Energy Project is located at the intersection of a major gas pipeline (Roma to Brisbane) which transports gas from the Wallumbilla gas hub to Brisbane and other regional centres and has the benefit of being a bi-directional pipeline which means it can transport gas in both directions as needed. It is near a 110 kV electricity network which is an energy distribution hub (see the site map below).
The final design and technical details for the gas turbine to be installed are being reviewed. The project will initially provide up to 150 MW of electricity generation (Stage 1) to meet peak demand, ensuring energy reliability and will have a projected operational life of 25 years.
Project timeline
2017: Acquired by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.
January 2018: EPBC submissions completed.
2020: Construction management plan completed.
September 2021: Project commenced with site clearing and fencing.
June 2025: Project acquired by Stanwell.
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Read and download the latest project documentation here.
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