Project

Phoenix Pumped Hydro

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Phoenix Pumped Hydro

The Phoenix Pumped Hydro facility, being developed by ACEN Australia, is a proposed hydroelectric facility located near Wellington, in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. The proposed facility would have a capacity of 800 megawatts / 11,990 megawatt hours of storage capacity.

Key Dates

Dec 2022 Project Announcement
2026 Expected Construction Commencement
2030 Expected Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NSW Government

The NSW Government has committed $7 Million to a feasability study for the project through the Pumped Hydro Recoverable Grants Program.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: ACEN Australia

PROJECT HISTORY

Dec 2022 The NSW Government committed $7 million to the completion of a feasibility study for the project through the Pumped Hydro Recoverable Grants Program.
Jun 2023 ACEN lodged a scoping report for the project and requested the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Aug 2023 The NSW Department of Planning and Environment issued SEARs for the project.
Apr 2024 ACEN announced geotechnical investigations were underway to inform project design ahead of applying for environmental and other relevant approvals.
Feb 2025 AEMO Services, serving as the NSW Consumer Trustee, awarded a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement to the project as part of its fifth tender round.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Project pages
ACEN Australia