Brigalow Peaking Power Plant
Brigalow Peaking Power Plant
The Brigalow Peaking Power Project is a proposed natural gas power station in Queensland’s Western Downs region that will use hydrogen-capable turbines.
| Main proponents:
Queensland Government (CS Energy as development lead) |
Main end-use classification:
Electricity generation |
Status:
Under development – the station is scheduled to be operational by the middle of 2027, subject to final approvals |
Estimated cost: |
| Other involvement: | Production details:
The Brigalow Peaking Power Plant will use hydrogen capable turbines that can provide an emissions reduction pathway over time |
Location:
Queensland, Australia |
Announced funding:
Project funding is to be provided through the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund (QREHJF) |
Project description:
The proposed Brigalow Peaking Power Plant project will be located next to CS Energy’s Kogan Creek Power Station near Chinchilla on the Western Downs in Queensland.
The 400-megawatt gas peaker, which remains subject to CS Energy and relevant government approvals, will have fast start capability and operate in high demand periods to support power system reliability and complement variable renewable energy.
Natural gas will be transported to the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant via a proposed new 23-kilometre pipeline that would connect to the existing Roma Brisbane Pipeline (RBP).
The power plant will feature up to 12 modular turbines, supplied by GE Vernova, which are capable of using a blend of renewable hydrogen and natural gas. Future operations of the power plant using a hydrogen and natural gas blend will be subject to the commercial availability of renewable hydrogen.
Site selection and initial design and surveys for the power island site were completed in 2023, and further revised in 2024 following optimisation works.
During the detailed design process, the location for the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant was shifted from CS Energy-owned land on the western side of Banana Bridge Road to its current site immediately east of Kogan Creek Power Station on previously cleared land.
CS Energy has signed an agreement with GE Vernova for the supply of long lead time equipment for the power plant.
CS Energy and APA Group have signed a Design and Development Agreement for the pipeline to connect the power plant to APA’s Roma Brisbane Pipeline. (Link to: https://www.apa.com.au/operations-and-projects/gas/gas-transmission/brigalow-pipeline-project)
The Brigalow Peaking Power Plant’s development application was recently open for public comment in March 2025. Following the public notification period, the application material will be assessed by WRDC and Queensland’s State Assessment and Referral Agency who are responsible for issuing a material change of use development approval and an Environmental Authority for the project.
External and government approvals, and a final investment decision are expected in 2025, with site mobilisation to follow. The Brigalow Peaking Power Plant is expected to be operational in 2027.
The project proponent advises that development of CS Energy’s Brigalow Peaking Power Plant is subject to CS Energy internal approvals and any necessary external and Government approvals.
Reviewed (reviewed by the project proponent): March 2025