Off-grid power systems delivered for NT–Qld gas pipeline

Power solutions provider MPower has commenced delivery of the first of several off-grid DC power systems for the Northern Gas Pipeline, which runs between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland. The pipeline is being constructed by gas supplier Jemena.

MPower’s custom-made renewable power systems integrate a mix of solar PV arrays, battery energy storage and a control system designed to provide cathodic protection along the length of the 623 km pipeline. By integrating the various aspects of the system, MPower is facilitating pipeline protection against corrosion. The remote location and the requirement for reliable and continuous power where there is no access to network power thus present challenges that fall within MPower’s core expertise. 

The company has been engaged to design and construct 10 autonomous remote power systems to be delivered in stages between now and early 2018. The high-specification renewable systems, to be installed at remote stations along the pipeline, incorporate in-built redundancy and will support the ongoing operation of the critical infrastructure project.

“We’re delighted to be delivering a world-class solution to this important infrastructure project,” commented Nathan Wise, CEO of MPower’s ASX-listed parent, Tag Pacific. The company has drawn on its vast experience in remote renewable power systems and integrated battery energy storage to design a solution that meets the demanding requirements of the Northern Gas Pipeline, Wise said.

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