The Northern Territory Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Territory Energy Link—a proposed multi-user, multi-asset infrastructure corridor stretching from Elliott to Darwin.
A tender has been awarded to provide on-demand specialist technical advice to the project team. This expert support will drive corridor planning and pipeline development, ensuring the 670km priority section is development-ready by 2028.
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Formerly known as the Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor, the Territory Energy Link project will deliver a buried services corridor designed to carry gas, water, optical fibre, hydrogen, and other utilities.
NT Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley said: “The Territory Energy Link project reflects our government’s strategic and proactive approach to attracting and facilitating major, generational investments in the Northern Territory, through energy, infrastructure and logistics programs.
“Securing of tenure is commonly cited as one of the largest material risks to project viability by proponents, and our government has pledged to provide certainty and security to industry and investors, to unlock decades of prosperity for Territorians.”
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The project will support the coordinated development of gas, hydrogen and critical minerals industries, while also future-proofing infrastructure for services like water and fibre optics.
“This isn’t just pipes in the ground. It’s about building confidence, securing jobs, and ensuring the Territory leads the nation in next-generation energy and infrastructure,” Yan said.
