Amp Energy has hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to officially mark the beginning of construction at the Bungama Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Stage 1 in South Australia.
Located near Port Pirie, the 150MW/300MWh Bungama BESS Stage 1 is designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. Enerven, as the Balance of Plant (BoP) contractor, will deliver the critical electrical works required to bring this transformative project to life.
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Enerven CEO Richard Amato said, “Breaking ground here today is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our team and I’m proud to partner with Wärtsilä, ElectraNet and Amp to deliver this world-class energy infrastructure. As Enerven expands its footprint in Australia’s growing energy storage market, we remain committed to providing solutions that enhance energy resilience and accelerate the path to a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Amp head of Australia Daniel Kim said, “Bungama BESS Stage 1 is the first of our energy storage projects to reach this important milestone. We are delighted to be partnering with Enerven, Wärtsilä and ElectraNet on this critical project and supporting South Australia achieve its net 100 per cent renewable energy target by 2027.”
Wärtsilä Energy Storage Australia managing director and area sales director Suraj Narayan said, “Wärtsilä has extensive experience in the Australian market and has partnered with local contractors to provide a value-added solution to our customers. This marks the fourth project we undertake in close collaboration with Enerven. We are thrilled to work alongside Amp and Enerven on this critical project supporting energy security and reliability as renewable energy supply increases, paving the way for South Australia’s ongoing energy transition.”
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ElectraNet CEO Simon Emms said, “South Australia is well and truly leading the world when it comes to the clean energy transition. At ElectraNet, delivering solutions that energise South Australia’s clean energy future is at the heart of what we do. The Bungama BESS is a great example of this and ElectraNet is proud to have worked with Amp Energy and partners to help deliver this project.”
Commercial operations for Stage 1 of the Bungama BESS is targeted for the first quarter of 2026.
