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25 years of securing Australia's energy future

Our 25 year journey

For the past 25 years, APA has been at the heart of Australia’s energy story, connecting communities, powering industries and securing the nation’s energy future. From day one, we have taken care of our people, communities and pipelines, always putting safety first.

Throughout our history, we’ve partnered with our customers to find innovative ways to meet their needs and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

While our history as APA started in June 2000 with our listing on the Australia Stock Exchange, the roots and heritage of our organisation, including our assets, go back much further.

The Australian Pipeline Trust listed on ASX
Our journey began in June 2000 when AGL decided to float its gas transmission assets into a trust, initially named Australian Pipeline Trust, and list it as a separate entity on the Australian Securities Exchange. This marked the birth of APA (named for the ASX code assigned to the securities), which embarked on a path of expansion and diversification.
2000
June
The early years
In our early years, we focused on consolidating our ownership of key gas transmission pipelines. In 2001, we acquired the remaining interest in the Roma to Brisbane Pipeline, and in 2003, we increased our stake in the Goldfields Gas Transmission Pipeline. These strategic moves solidified our position in the gas transmission sector.
2001
January
CMS Energy Corporation’s Western Australian assets acquired
Our growth ambitions extended beyond gas transmission. In 2004, we made a significant move to expand our presence in the Western Australian market by purchasing CMS Energy Corporation's interest in the Goldfields Gas Transmission and Parmelia natural gas pipeline assets.
2004
August
Strengthening our presence
The year 2005 was marked by further expansion. We acquired the remaining 30% interest in the Carpentaria Gas Pipeline in Queensland, strengthening our presence in the region.
2005
February

Strategic move into electricity transmission
In 2006, we continued our growth trajectory with several key developments. We announced the expansion of the Mondarra gas storage facility and entered into a strategic agreement with Arrow Energy to power generation infrastructure. We also made our first foray into electricity transmission with the acquisition of Murraylink.
2006
March
Expanding our footprint in gas distribution and transmission
Late-2006 into 2007 were years of significant transformation for us. We acquired the Allgas Energy distribution business and GasNet Australia, expanding our footprint in gas distribution and transmission. We also acquired the Directlink electricity interconnector, further diversifying our energy portfolio. Importantly, we transitioned to an internal management and operations model, enhancing our control over our assets.
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2006
December
Growing in the north and the south
We also commenced construction of the Bonaparte Gas Pipeline in the Northern Territory and expanded the capacity of several existing pipelines starting in late-2007 and our growth continued in 2008 with the acquisition of a stake in the SEA Gas Pipeline and Envestra Limited, along with the associated asset management business.
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2007
June
Official opening of the QNS Link
On 11 May 2009, APA celebrated the offical opening of the QNS Link Pipeline opened by the Hon. Patrick Colon MP, South Australian Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy. The pipeline links Queensland to South Australia and New South Wales gas transmission networks, creating an integrated Eastern Australian gas market for the first time.
2009
May
Building strong foundations
2009 saw us establishing the Energy Infrastructure Investments (EII), an unlisted investment vehicle, to house some of our assets. This strategic move allowed a greater focus on gas infrastructure and freed up capital for further growth opportunities. We also completed the construction of the Bonaparte Gas Pipeline and the Wickham Point Pipeline.
2009
October
Expanding gas storage
In 2010, we began work on expanding gas storage in our Victorian and New South Wales pipelines and acquired the Berwyndale Wallumbilla Pipeline in Queensland.
2010
April

Expanding our presence in renewable energy
2011 was marked by further growth and diversification. We acquired the Amadeus Gas Pipeline and the Emu Downs Wind Farm, expanding our presence in renewable energy. We also began the expansion of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility in Western Australia.
2011
June
Optimising our portfolio
2012 saw us making significant strides in optimising our portfolio. We sold the Allgas distribution network in Queensland into a joint venture and acquired Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund, which owned three natural gas pipelines – the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System, the South West Queensland Pipeline and the Pilbara Pipeline System.
2012
July
Entering the ASX 50 Index
2013 was a watershed year for us as we entered the S&P/ASX 50 Index. We also completed the expansion of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility in Western Australia.
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2013
June
Continuing our focus on growth and innovation
In 2014, we continued our focus on growth and innovation. We announced the development of the Eastern Goldfields Pipeline and we commissioned the Leichhardt Power Station.
2014
December
Official opening of the Diamantina and Leichhardt Power Stations
On 3 December, APA celebrated the official opening of the Diamantina and Leichhardt Power Stations its newly completed 302-megawatt generation capacity natural gas-fired electricity.
2014
December
Expanding the East Coast Grid
We completed our largest acquisition to date, the Wallumbilla Gladstone Pipeline, further expanding its east coast grid and gaining access to the growing LNG export market. It also completed several other expansion projects and opened the APA Integrated Operations Centre in Brisbane.
2015
June

Enhancing customer offerings
2016 saw us further enhance our customer offerings and operational efficiency. We completed the Eastern Goldfields Pipeline ahead of schedule and completed the expansion of the Mondarra Gas Storage Facility. We acquired the Diamantina Power Station and completed the Leichhardt Power Station.
2016
February
Expansion and growth into remote energy solutions
2017 was a year of significant growth, marked by over $1.2 billion in new projects. This included investments in renewable energy with the acquisition of the Darling Downs Solar Farm and approving the Badgingarra Wind Farm, and expansions in our gas infrastructure with the development of the Yamarna Gas Pipeline, and a new gas-fired power station at Gruyere.
2017
September
Change and progress across APA
2018 was a year of significant change and progress for APA. While we celebrated the official opening of the Emu Downs Solar Farm on 2 March, marking a key milestone in our renewable energy journey. At the same time, APA continued to forge ahead, extending the Power Purchase Agreement with Alinta Energy for the Badgingarra Wind Farm to encompass a new 17.5MW solar farm, further solidifying our commitment to a sustainable energy future.
2018
March
Official opening of the Emu Downs Solar Farm
On 2 March, APA celebrated the official opening of its newly completed 20-megawatt Emu Downs Solar Farm, approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth. The $50 million project consisted of 75,168 solar panels on approximately 70 hectares. It is co-located with APA’s 80-megawatt Emu Downs Wind Farm.
2018
March
Official opening of the Reedy Creek Wallumbilla Pipeline
On 26 June 2018, APA celebrated the offical opening of the Reedy Creek Wallumbilla Pipeline. The pipeline is a 48.5 km bi-directional transmission pipeline that links Reedy Creek and Wallumbilla in south west Queensland.
2018
June
Renewables abound
2019 saw us commission the Badgingarra Wind Farm at the same time as we began commercial operations at the adjoining Badgingarra Solar Farm in Western Australia. We completed construction at Darling Downs Solar Farm in Queensland, enhanced our customer service through the launch of our Customer Promise, and began our multi-year support of the Fred Hollows Foundation.
2019
November
Darling Downs Solar Farm officially opened
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk officially opened APA Group's Darling Downs Solar Farm, one of Australia's largest at the time. This $200 million project, supported by a $20 million grant from ARENA, boasts 423,360 solar panels across 250 hectares, generating enough energy to power 36,000 homes. Located near Dalby in southwestern Queensland, it connects to the National Electricity Grid via the Darling Downs Braemar substation.
2019
November
Navigating challenges while progressing growth
While navigating the challenges of COVID-19, we completed several infrastructure projects, increased our equity interest in Envestra, and launched our 2020-2025 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Importantly we announced the Northern Goldfields Interconnect, a 580-kilometre, 12-inch pipeline in Western Australia to connect emerging gas fields in the Perth Basin to the resource rich Goldfields region, forming an interconnected Western Australian gas grid.
2020
November

Growing and innovating
Through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we continued to grow and innovate. We commissioned the Thomson Power Station and stage two of the Mica Creek Solar Farm (now Dugald River Solar Farm) at Mount Isa, began the expansion of the East Coast Grid, and launched Pathfinder to unlock the next generations of energy solutions, comprising pilot projects, equity investments, and research and development. We also announced our ambition to achieve net zero operations (scope 1 and 2) emissions by 2050.
2021
March
Evolving to meet our customers' needs
Our business continued to evolve as we reshaped our portfolio to meet our customers’ needs. We completed the sale of the Orbost Gas Processing Plant, announced the purchase of Basslink, and entered a 30-year agreement with Snowy Hydro to build a pipeline connection, called the Kurri Kurri Lateral, to the Hunter Power Project.
2022
June
Acqusition of Basslink
APA Group acquired Basslink. With a focus on safeguarding Tasmania's energy security, APA aims to optimise Basslink's operations while contributing to a cost-efficient model. Beyond Basslink, APA is dedicated to collaborating on Tasmania's renewable energy potential, including achieving its ambitious 2040 target.
2022
October
A platform for future growth
2023 marked another year of progress for us with the commissioning of the Dugald River Solar Farm. We released our first Climate Report, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and the energy transition. We also entered into an agreement to acquire Alinta Energy Pilbara, providing a significant platform for future growth.
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2023
November
Official opening of the Dugald River Solar Farm
On 17 October 2023, APA celebrated the official opening of its newly completed 88-megawatt Dugald River Solar Farm, approximately 7.5 kilometers south of Mount Isa. The $150 million project consisted of 184,000 solar panels on 250 hectares. It is co-located with APA’s Diamantina Power Station.
2024
March
Opening of the Port Hedland Solar Farm and Battery
On 4 December 2024, APA celebrated the official opening of its newly completed 45-megawatt Port Hedland Solar Farm, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The $100 million project consisted of 119,056 solar panels on 125 hectares and incorporates a 35MW / 36.7MWh battery energy storage system. It is connected to APA's existing gas-fired Port Hedland Power Station.
2024
December

Throughout our history, we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability. From our origins as a gas transmission company, we have evolved into a leading energy infrastructure business, playing a crucial role in Australia's energy landscape. Our focus on delivering value to all of our stakeholders, coupled with our strategic vision and operational excellence, positions us well for continued success in the years to come.

25 years of securing Australia's energy future

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