Project

Eraring North BESS

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Eraring North BESS

Origin Energy has proposed the development of the Eraring North BESS, to be located adjacent to the existing Eraring Big Battery. The scope of the proposed development includes delivery of a 500 MW / 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System and enabling infrastructure.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Origin Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Sep 2026 Origin Energy submitted a scoping report and a request for SEARs to the NSW Major Project Portal.
Oct 2026 The project was referred to the EPBC Portal for Federal environmental assessment.
Oct 2026 The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issued SEARs for the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
NSW Major Project Portal
EPBC Portal