SUPPLIER PROFILE
Alinta Energy has an established history in the Pilbara region through operation of the gasfired Newman and Port Hedland Power Stations since 2004 . Alinta Energy is proud to build upon this history by supplying the full power requirements of the world class Roy Hill Mine under a long-term power purchase agreement ( PPA ).
Demonstrating our tailored approach to providing end-to-end power solutions , Alinta Energy successfully completed the construction and commissioning of a new 121km 220kV transmission line from Alinta Energy ’ s Newman Power Station to the Roy Hill Mine . In conjunction with the transmission line development , Alinta Energy also constructed a 6MW diesel power station at the Roy Hill Mine site as part of this project . The new transmission line infrastructure and diesel power station are both owned and operated by Alinta Energy .
The project was delivered ahead of schedule and within budget . Construction of the project was approximately 12 months in duration after almost 18 months of extensive planning activities , encompassing permitting and tenure associated with the transmission line build . Alinta Energy recorded no lost time injuries throughout the 430,000 hours worked on the construction of the project , highlighting the strong safety performance of both our employees and contractors .
Successful completion of the project included 23 major crossings of both public and private roads , high voltage infrastructure and rail . Alinta Energy consulted closely with key government stakeholders and landowners in order to obtain the necessary approvals in a very short timeframe for a project of this nature . Close collaboration with the Roy Hill Project delivery team , during both planning and construction phases , was also vital to the overall success of the project .
“ As gas fired generation has a significantly lower cost than diesel , the construction of the line not only brings a reliable , but also a competitive solution to additional customers in the region ”, said Alinta Energy Executive Director for Power Generation , Ken Woolley .
“ The costs of operating in the Pilbara are high and energy is a significant proportion of these costs . Enabling the region ’ s commercial contributors to operate more efficiently maximises their profitability and , therefore , sustainability in the region .
Alinta Energy ’ s successful completion of the transmission line creates exciting opportunities for additional customers in the Pilbara region who are seeking competitive and reliable power solutions , beginning with Roy Hill ”, said Mr Woolley .
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