The Queensland Government has selected AGL, ANZA Power, APA Group and Quinbrook as shortlisted proponents in a competitive tender for 400MW of additional gas-fired generation capacity in Central Queensland, Australia.
Managed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), the process is seeking private sector proposals for dispatchable gas-fired supply capable of being delivered by 2032.
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Each of the ten organisations that qualified for the tender put forward an indicative proposal, with the combined submissions identifying more than 4GW of prospective generation capacity in the region. That volume exceeds the process’ 400MW target by a factor of more than ten.
The competitive process sits within the Crisafulli Government’s Energy Roadmap, which the government says is aimed at delivering more affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across Queensland.
Prior to the formal tender, launched in May 2026, a market sounding exercise drew interest from more than 50 organisations and flagged upwards of 10GW of potential gas-fired capacity statewide.
Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Energy David Janetzki said: “The response to the tender has exceeded expectations, with proponents identifying more than 4GW of potential gas-fired generation capacity in Central Queensland.
“Queensland needs affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and that means making sure we have the right mix of generation in the system at the right time.
“Competition between multiple credible projects will help ensure Queenslanders receive the best value outcome while strengthening energy security and supporting industrial growth.”
QIC evaluated the indicative submissions against criteria that included the ability of proponents to demonstrate track records in project delivery.
The four shortlisted companies will enter a further phase of assessment, during which detailed due diligence and continued engagement with the bidders will take place.
According to government forecasts, Queensland could have as much as 4.1GW of gas-fired generation capacity in place by 2030, with projections indicating that figure could reach between 6.1GW and 8.3GW by 2035.
