Major Contract

Supernode Battery Stage Two

PROJECT STATUS
Operational
Supernode Battery Stage Two

The Supernode project is a proposed data centre integrated facility powered by renewable generation and battery storage. The project is located near the South Pine electricity substation. The project is being delivered by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

Stage Two involves the delivery of a 250-megawatt / 1,000-megawatt hour Battery Energy Storage System.

Origin Energy has committed to the full capacity of stage one under a long-term offtake contract.

Key Dates

Sep 2024 Construction Commencement
Jan 2025 Financial Close
Jul 2026 Construction Completion

Financing

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Debt Finance: Bank of America, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank,

In January 2025, Quinkbrook Infrastructure Partners announced it had secured $722 million in debt financing for the project from a consortium of banks for Stages One and Two. The consortium includes: Bank of America, Commonwealth Bank, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank. 

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Successful Tenderer: GE Verona
Related contracts:
Tolling agreement
Successful Tenderer - Origin Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Sep 2024 GE Verona was selected as the BESS integration provider for stage two of the project.
Jan 2025 Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced it reached financial close for $722 million in new debt financing for Stage One and Two of the project.
Jul 2026 Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced construction completion and the commencement of operations on the project. Stage Two is now operating under a long-term tolling agreement with Origin Energy.
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Project pages
Supernode BESS