Beetaloo Energy Australia Ltd. has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) to evaluate pipeline infrastructure connecting its gas assets to future data centres near Darwin.
Under the agreement, AGIG intends to lead the design and planning of a proposed 750-kilometre gas transmission pipeline and associated facilities.
The infrastructure will be routed within the Northern Territory government’s planned Territory Energy Link common-user corridor, connecting Beetaloo Energy’s Carpentaria Gas project directly to the proposed Beetaloo Digital development.
Beetaloo Digital is a vertically integrated, gas-to-power project designed to power energy-intensive infrastructure, including data centres.
The MoU builds on recent commercial momentum for the project, following the NT government’s decision to award Beetaloo Energy exclusivity over a 185-hectare site in Waddell, near Darwin, alongside a separate collaboration agreement with global services firm Halliburton.
The joint work program with AGIG will involve developing an integrated project plan, assessing gas transportation and processing needs, and defining technical specifications required to reach a final investment decision.
Beetaloo Energy Managing Director Alex Underwood said partnering with one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure operators provides key technical expertise for the project.
“AGIG’s expertise complements our upstream gas development capabilities as we continue to advance the Beetaloo Digital opportunity,” Underwood said.
“Together we will assess the infrastructure required to connect our gas resources with the proposed development and continue progressing the integrated project towards future commercialisation.”
AGIG CEO Craig de Laine noted that the Beetaloo Basin holds significant potential to support long-term economic growth across the Northern Territory.
“It’s clear there’s an important role the Basin could play in the Territory’s future, and our focus is on working with customers and partners to develop the infrastructure needed to support that opportunity,” de Laine added.
Any future commercial rollout remains subject to detailed technical studies, definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, and final board consents from both parties.
