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Clean Energy Link – North

Strengthening Western Australia’s main electricity network, unlocking renewable energy capacity

Bechtel and Western Power are celebrating six-months of partnership on Clean Energy Link – North, a major transmission network upgrade project to enable the connection of more renewable energy sources as part of Western Australia’s clean energy transition. Bechtel is providing project management services and industry-leading tools and processes to complete the project in 2027.

Once completed, Clean Energy Link – North will increase the flow of clean energy between the Mid-West region — an ideal location to harness wind and solar energy— and consumers in Perth and across the region. This project will support the expansion and investments in cleaner fuels.

During the past six-months the project has focused on setting up the processes and tools required for successful project delivery and working with contractors to enable construction to commence.

Collaborating on a Pivotal Project

The Clean Energy Link – North project is a strategic State Government investment in Western Australia’s energy infrastructure, bolstering grid resilience and supporting the region’s growing energy needs. Bechtel is pleased to collaborate with Western Power on this pivotal project, creating jobs, driving business growth and strengthening energy supply for consumers.

Darren Mort

Darren Mort

President, Bechtel Infrastructure

Project by the Numbers

Clean Energy Link – North has the potential to reduce approximately 2.4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions while driving economic growth in regional communities. The project includes the following scope to significantly increase transmission capacity and enable new energy sources to come online:

  • Multiple terminal upgrades and expansions.
  • A new 28km overhead 330kV line between Northern Terminal (in Malaga) to Neerabup Terminal (in Pinjar).
  • A new 6km 132kV transmission cable between Padbury and Wangara substations.
  • A new 26.5km overhead 132kV transmission line between Neerabup and Wangara terminals.
  • A new 5km overhead 132kV line to branch off from existing network infrastructure between Northern Terminal (in Malaga) and Northam to connect Henley Brook Substation.
  • Conversation of 290kms of existing 132kV lines, from Northern Terminal to substations at Pinjar, Regans, Cataby, Eneabba and then Three Springs, and a new double circuit transmission line between Eneabba and Eneabba Terminal.

This will significantly improve the flow of renewable energy to and from the area, with an ability to connect up to 1 GW of new renewable development projects.

Ensuring Safe and Efficient Delivery

We’re pleased to be working alongside Bechtel as a delivery partner on Clean Energy Link – North, a vital part of WA’s clean energy transition. Bechtel’s project management expertise, providing expert systems and processes, will be instrumental in ensuring the project is delivered safely and efficiently for the benefit of the community and industry. We look forward to continuing this strong collaboration as the project progresses.”

Sam Barbaro

Sam Barbaro

Western Power Chief Executive Officer

Aerial view The Northern Road Construction of Western Sydney Airport

History in Australia

Bechtel has been providing study, project management, engineering, and construction expertise for projects across Australia since the 1950’s. Along the way, Bechtel has completed projects that have helped grow the nation into a global leader of today’s mining, metals, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries and helping to deliver some of the country’s most significant infrastructure, including working as Capital Portfolio Partner for Perth Airport and Delivery Partner at Western Sydney International Airport.