34 INSIGHTS 2018
Engineering company MPower has commenced delivery of the first
of several off-grid DC power systems for the Northern Gas Pipeline
(NGP), which runs between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory
and Mount Isa in Queensland.
The goal of the NGP is to connect gas fields in the Northern
Territory with customers in the Eastern Gas Market. It will include
622 km of high-pressure buried gas pipeline with gas compression
facilities at each end, as well as midline facilities such as scraper
stations. It is being constructed by gas supplier Jemena.
MPower has been engaged to design and construct 10 autonomous
remote power systems to be delivered in stages between now
and early 2018. The high-specification renewable systems, to be
installed at remote stations along the pipeline, incorporate in-built
redundancy and will support the ongoing operation of the critical
infrastructure project.
The bespoke renewable power systems integrate a mix of solar
PV arrays, battery energy storage and a sophisticated control
system designed to provide cathodic protection along the length
of the pipeline. By integrating the various aspects of the system,
MPower is facilitating pipeline protection against corrosion. And
while the remote location and the requirement for reliable and
continuous power where there is no access to network power
present challenges, MPower believes these challenges fall within
its core expertise.
“We’re delighted to be delivering a world-class solution to this
important infrastructure project,” said Nathan Wise, CEO of MPower’s
ASX-listed parent, Tag Pacific. “MPower is known for its capability
in providing high-reliability power solutions for critical applications.
We have drawn on our vast experience in remote renewable
power systems and integrated battery energy storage to design a
sophisticated solution that meets the demanding requirements of
the Northern Gas Pipeline.”
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Off-grid power systems delivered for
Northern Gas Pipeline