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QNI

17 August 2021

QNI project progressing to improve power flow between states

The Queensland-NSW Interconnector (QNI) upgrade is progressing with the energisation this week of new equipment which will help ensure continuing stability on the electricity grid.

HumeLink

29 July 2021

Transgrid submits HumeLink transmission project report to Australian Energy Regulator

TransGrid has progressed to the next step of the regulatory process for the major transmission project HumeLink, which will carry electricity to customers from new generation sources, including the expanded Snowy Hydro scheme.

HumeLink

29 July 2021

Transgrid achieves milestone on HumeLink and adopts new approach for landowner engagement

TransGrid today published its Project Assessment Conclusions Report (PACR) as the final part of the Australian Energy Regulator’s Regulatory Investment Test – Transmission consultation process.

26 July 2021

Transgrid CEO Paul Italiano steps down

The TransGrid Board today announced Paul Italiano will step down as CEO on July 31 after more than five years in the role.

VNI

20 July 2021

VNI upgrade passes the half way mark, as civil works advance.

TransGrid’s Victoria-NSW Interconnector (VNI) upgrade project, which will increase transfer capacity into NSW from Victoria by 170 megawatts at times of high demand, is now over 55 per cent complete and remains on track for completion this year.

QNI

15 July 2021

QNI project to boost interstate energy flows reaches significant milestone

The Queensland-NSW Interconnector (QNI) upgrade, which will help ensure reliable lower cost energy sharing between the states, is 80 per cent complete, with works now moving from the civil phase to the electrical phase.

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