APA Group has reported a significant reduction in gas infrastructure emissions, achieving a 20.8% decrease relative to its adjusted FY21 base year. This progress is part of the company’s broader commitment to decarbonisation and supporting Australia’s energy transition.
Material Actions and Disclosures
APA has implemented a range of initiatives to reduce emissions, including the installation of lower emissions seals and leak detection and repair activities across seven gas infrastructure assets. The company has also invested in renewable energy and battery storage to support its decarbonisation goals. Additionally, APA has engaged 21 suppliers to support them in setting net zero goals.
APA’s power generation operational emissions intensity has reduced by 20.5% compared to the adjusted FY21 base year. This improvement is driven by optimisation and improvement plans at its Diamantina Power Station, which delivered better heat rates, and increased availability and output of its renewable facilities at Dugald River and Darling Downs Solar Farms.
APA has also made significant progress in delivering the East Coast Gas Grid (ECGG) Expansion Plan, with a final investment decision reached for Stage 3A and 3B, involving investments of $260 million and $220 million, respectively.
Forward Commitments
Looking ahead, APA aims to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2050. The company plans to continue investing in renewable energy and battery storage, as well as progressing with the development of the 72 MW Sybella Creek Solar Farm and the 88 MW Dugald River Solar Farm.
APA remains committed to engaging suppliers to support them in setting net zero goals and continuing to focus on decarbonising operational emissions and supporting customer decarbonisation.
These actions and commitments reflect APA’s ongoing efforts to support Australia’s energy transition and meet customers’ evolving energy needs.