Project

Byellee BESS

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Byellee BESS

The Byellee BESS proposed by Eku Energy would be a 300 megawatt / 1,200 mehgawatt hour battery energy storage system at Byellee a suburb of Gladstone.

The project would include a connection to the Calliope substation.

Key Dates

Jul 2027 Expected Construction Commencement
Jul 2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Eku Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2025 Eku Energy changed the project's name from Calliope battery to Byellee Battery.
Oct 2025 The project was determined to be a non-controlled action under the EPBC Act by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Government resources
EPBC Portal
Project pages
Eku Energy