APA East Coast
This project reflects APA Group's ongoing commitment to the comprehensive modernisation of their gas grid.
Project Details
| Site Owner | APA East Coast |
| Commission Date | In Progress |
| Fuel Source | Natural Gas |
| Facility | Gas Compression Stations |
| Location | Cromarty, QLD Milne, NSW Round Hill, QLD Dulbydilla Creek, QLD |
| System Application | Power Only |
Description
After observing the demonstrated effectiveness of Capstone microturbines deployed at their Ambania compressor station, APA Group has made the decision to adopt a comparable solution for numerous remote gas compressor stations along the East Coast.
The integration of microturbines into the infrastructure provides a versatile power generation solution. This is attributed to their capability to operate seamlessly across a range of load levels, coupled with their modular design and associated reliability advantages.
Optimal also provided custom package modifications requested by APA prior to delivering to the site, which included additional acoustic attenuation, sunshades, and external battery enclosures.
Hence, utilising astute engineering and innovative technologies, we were able to provide APA with a solution, that will reduce their long-term energy cost and emissions at their compressor station facilities, allowing them to continue providing much-needed, reliable energy for millions of Australian consumers and companies. This project aligns particularly well with their ambitious gas grid expansion initiative in the East Coast.