Project

Cataby Power Station

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Cataby Power Station

The Cataby Power Station is a proposed natural gas plant to be located in the Shire of Dandaragan, 150 km north of Perth. The scope of the project includes: 

- One 200MW gas turbine generator, and

- 15 x 20MW reciprocating engine units.

The project is being delivered by Alinta Energy.

Key Dates

Mar 2026 Project Announcement
2027 Expected Construction Commencement
2030 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Alinta Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2026 Alinta Energy announced its intention to develop a gas-fired power plant in Cataby, WA.
Jul 2026 A development application was submitted to the Western Australian EPA for environmental assessment.
Oct 2026 The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources approved the projects' Australian Industry Participation Plan.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Design and Construct (D&C) |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources
Project website
Cataby Power Station
Government resources
AIP Plan
WA EPA Portal