About the project
The North to East Australia Pipeline proposal involves the construction and operation of a 1,561 kilometre (km) gas transmission pipeline and ancillary infrastructure to transport natural gas from the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin to Queensland’s gas network; supporting domestic gas supply, energy reliability and interstate energy connectivity.
Stage 2 of the North to East Australia Pipeline (the project) is subject of the coordinated project declaration. It comprises 899 km of the gas transmission pipeline between the Northern Territory/Queensland border to the South West Queensland Pipeline, which is situated approximately 90 kilometres east of Ballera.
Key features of the project include a buried steel gas pipeline up to 48 inches in diameter, two compressor stations, six temporary accommodation camps, laydown areas, temporary and permanent access tracks, water bores and water storages for construction and hydrotesting, and borrow pits.
The project is expected to require a capital investment of $2.75 - 3 billion and support a peak construction workforce of approximately 800 workers, with up to 15 new permanent operational roles across Brisbane and regional areas. It may also increase demand for Queensland-based suppliers, contractors and service providers, and support local and First Nations training and employment pathways.
| Proponent | APT Petroleum Pipelines Pty Limited, a subsidiary of APA Group Limited |
| Location/s | The project is located in western and south-western Queensland, extending approximately 899 kilometres from the Northern Territory/Queensland border to the South West Queensland Pipeline, about 90 kilometres east of Ballera. |
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Jobs | 800 (construction) 15 (operational) |
Investment | $3 billion |
Construction start date | 2029 |
Construction end date | 2034 |
Environmental impact assessment process
This project has been declared a coordinated project by the Coordinator-General under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971. We play a role making sure benefits and risks are managed through a rigorous assessment process, including public consultation, and that approvals are coordinated across local, state and federal jurisdictions. Find out more about the coordinated project environmental impact assessment process.
Declaration date | 20 August 2026 |
Assessment process | Coordinated project requiring an environmental impact statement (EIS) |
Current stage | The draft terms of reference for the EIS are being prepared. |
Latest update
The project was declared a coordinated project on 20 August 2026 Gazettal (
243.5 KB). The draft terms of reference for the EIS are being prepared.
Assessment milestones
| Currently | The draft terms of reference for the EIS are being prepared. |
| 20 August 2026 | Gazettal ( 243.5 KB) of ‘coordinated project’ declaration. |
| 29 July 2026 | Application, including Initial Advice Statement ( 30.6 MB) submitted. |