SUBSCRIBE
PROFILE

SunCable obtains environmental approval for AAPowerLink project

SunCable has received environmental approval from the Northern Territory Government for its AAPowerLink project, paving the way for its development.

Share:

SunCable AAPowerLink obtient approbation

Gain full professional access to energynews.pro from 4.90$/month.
Designed for decision-makers, with no long-term commitment.

Over 30,000 articles published since 2021.
150 new market analyses every week to decode global energy trends.

Monthly Digital PRO PASS

Immediate Access
4.90$/month*

No commitment – cancel anytime, activation in 2 minutes.

START NOW — 4.90$/month

*Special launch offer: 1st month at the indicated price, then 14.90 $/month, no long-term commitment.

Annual Digital PRO Pass

Full Annual Access
99$/year*

To access all of energynews.pro without any limits

SUBSCRIBE — 99$/year

*Introductory annual price for year one, automatically renewed at 149.00 $/year from the second year.

Sign up for free to unlock this article

SunCable has received environmental approval from the Northern Territory Government and the NT Environment Protection Authority for its Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink) project. This project aims to establish the world’s largest renewable energy park in the Barkly region, Northern Territory.
The AAPowerLink project plans to supply up to 4 GW of continuous green electricity to industrial customers in Darwin and 1.75 GW to Singapore via a 4,300 km undersea cable. The project will be carried out in two phases, with 900 MW delivered to Darwin in the first phase and an additional 3 GW of capacity in the second phase. In addition, Australia is keen to accelerate its energy transition, as evidenced by the budget announced for the period 2024-2025.

A Pioneering Project for Australia

Obtaining this approval enables SunCable to progress towards the Final Investment Decision (FID) scheduled for 2027. This stage is crucial for progressing with the development, sales and engineering activities required to bring the project to fruition.
SunCable aims to transform the Northern Territory into a renewable energy hub, developing world-class energy resources to supply customers with green electricity.

Economic and social impact

The project is expected to generate over AUD 20 billion in economic value for the Northern Territory during the construction period and the first 35 years of operation. On average, the project will support 6,800 direct and indirect jobs each year during the construction phase, peaking at 14,300.
The environmental approval covers key infrastructure for the project, including a 10 GW solar generation and storage site at Powell Creek, an 800 km transmission line, and a converter site at Darwin to deliver power to Singapore.

Next steps

With this approval, SunCable can now move forward with the negotiation of Aboriginal Land Use Agreements with traditional owners, develop a second generation site to reach 4 GW in Darwin, and explore the integration of wind generation to reduce energy costs.
SunCable has worked closely with regulators and governments to meet the conditions of this approval, including four territory-wide public consultation periods since 2020.
The AAPowerLink project, which has achieved Major Projects status with the Northern Territory Government in 2019 and with the Commonwealth Government in 2020, is now ready for the next phase of its development.

  • Popular on energynews.pro
TotalEnergies appoints Nicola Mavilla as global head of exploration
Global renewable capacity set to double by 2030, led by solar power
Africa aims for local transformation to gain weight in the global energy economy
Iberdrola adds 708 MW of solar capacity to joint venture with Norges Bank
EDF power solutions and El Paso Electric launch 150 MW solar facility in New Mexico
Thailand and Japan boost US crude imports amid geopolitical tensions
Faced with risks to Middle Eastern supply chains, Thai and Japanese refiners are turning to US crude, backed by tariff incentives and strategies aligned with ongoing bilateral trade discussions.
Macron urges Europe to act against Russian shadow fleet after offshore seizure
France intercepted a tanker linked to Russian exports, prompting Emmanuel Macron to call for a coordinated European response to hinder vessels bypassing oil sanctions.
UN sanctions on Iran reactivated, increased pressure on trade
The activation of the snapback mechanism reinstates all UN sanctions on Iran, directly affecting the defence, financial and maritime trade sectors.
European Union strengthens energy cooperation with Greenland
Commissioner Dan Jørgensen visits Greenland to expand energy ties with the European Union, amid plans to double EU funding for the 2028–2034 period.
European and Iranian ministers meet in New York to avoid return of sanctions
European and Iranian foreign ministers meet in New York to try to prevent the reinstatement of UN sanctions linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Canada and Mexico launch strategic partnership focused on energy and infrastructure
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a bilateral agreement with Mexico including targeted investments in energy corridors, logistics infrastructure and cross-border security.
Trump urges NATO to halt all Russian oil purchases by member states
The US president has called for an immediate end to Russian oil imports by NATO countries, denouncing a strategic contradiction as sanctions against Moscow are being considered.
Iran withdraws nuclear resolution under US financial pressure
Tehran withdrew a resolution denouncing attacks on its nuclear facilities, citing US pressure on IAEA members who feared suspension of Washington’s voluntary contributions.
Poland urges European Union to end Russian oil imports by 2026
Poland’s energy minister calls on European Union member states to collectively commit to halting Russian oil purchases within two years, citing increasing geopolitical risks.
Greece and Libya resume talks on maritime delimitation
Athens and Tripoli engage in a negotiation process to define their exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean, amid geopolitical tensions and underwater energy stakes.
Paris, Berlin and London give Iran ten days to avoid reinstated sanctions
European powers demand concrete steps from Tehran on nuclear issue or United Nations sanctions will be reinstated, as IAEA inspections remain blocked and tensions with Washington persist.
European Union maintains 2028 deadline to end Russian gas imports
Brussels confirms its target to end all Russian energy imports by 2028, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Trump links new sanctions against Moscow to halting Russian oil in NATO
Donald Trump threatens to escalate US sanctions against Russia, but only if NATO member states stop all Russian oil imports, which remain active via certain pipelines.
Italy and United States seal LNG partnership to secure European supply
The two countries agreed to develop infrastructure dedicated to liquefied natural gas to strengthen Europe's energy security and boost transatlantic trade.
Iran seeks to revive oil production amid threat of renewed sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.
Zelensky urges Slovakia to stop buying Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline
The Ukrainian president demanded that Slovakia end its imports of Russian crude, offering an alternative supply solution amid ongoing war and growing diplomatic tensions over the Druzhba pipeline.
Washington lowers import duties and opens the door to $550 billion Japanese investments
The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.
Brazil bets on Cop 28 to shape the diplomatic agenda of Cop 30
Brazil’s Cop 30 presidency aims to leverage the Dubai commitments to mobilise public and private actors despite ongoing deadlock in international negotiations.
Brazil requests full membership in the International Energy Agency
Brasília has officially begun the process of joining the International Energy Agency, strengthening its strategic position on the global energy stage after years of close cooperation with the Paris-based organisation.
Putin asks Slovakia to block energy flows to Ukraine
During a meeting in Beijing, Vladimir Putin called on Slovakia to suspend its energy deliveries to Ukraine, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as justification.