Latest Grid Connections News

1414 Degrees has completed the acquisition that gives it 100% ownership of the 16 km² Aurora Energy Precinct near Port Augusta. The move simplifies negotiations around a proposed 140 MW battery, staged grid connections and a potential 1 GW AI data centre, but commercial commitments and financing remain outstanding.

AEMO has increased the capacity allocation for Frontier Energy’s Waroona Stage One project by 10.95MW, lifting expected annual Reserve Capacity Payments to about $36 million. The change raises the project’s forecast revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow through the fixed-price period, although the forecasts still depend on construction, commissioning and future capacity assessments.

Lotus Resources has executed key documentation for a Mercuria facility providing up to US$30 million in inventory-backed prepayment funding, while only one major approval remains before Kayelekera’s first uranium shipment. Operations are improving, but production remains tied to acid availability and power reliability.

Ampol will acquire Evie Networks for $225 million in a debt-funded deal that would more than triple its public charging footprint to approximately 1,425 bays. The transaction offers a faster route into Australia’s expanding EV infrastructure market, but its earnings case depends on regulatory clearance, integration and rising utilisation.

GenusPlus Group has secured an approximately $135 million design and construct contract for the grid connection of Atmos Renewables’ 470MW Parron Maam Marang Farm in Western Australia. The award offers work through 2028, although the main construction phase remains conditional on project milestones including financial close and a Notice to Proceed.

Infratil has raised FY27 earnings guidance as data-centre demand accelerates across CDC and Longroad, with AI infrastructure now representing 73% of its NZ$22 billion asset base. The company is also sharpening its strategy around scaled growth platforms, contracted cash flows and selective new investments.

GenusPlus has secured an approximately $160 million contract to deliver balance-of-plant works for a 400 MW / 1.86 GWh battery project at Wodonga, Victoria. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2028, although the announcement also refers to delivery over the next 18 months.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has selected Sedgman and Blossom as the preferred EPCM partner for its Colossus rare earths project, with up to US$3 million approved for work before a final investment decision. The full contract remains conditional, but engineering and procurement activity will begin immediately.

Viridis Mining has placed its first major equipment order for the Colossus Rare Earth Project, securing critical-path pressure filtration technology that underpins its 2028 production target.

1414 Degrees has acquired full ownership of the Aurora Energy Precinct, consolidating control to drive development of renewable energy infrastructure and a 1 GW AI data centre project.

Frontier Energy has executed all major fixed-price contracts for Stage One of its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, securing tier-one suppliers and unconditional grid connection to de-risk delivery of its 132MW solar and 81.5MW battery facility.

Black Bear Minerals (ASX: BKB) has raised $12.5 million through a placement at a 16% discount to fund underground drilling and resource validation at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, signaling strong institutional support for advancing mine restart plans.