Project Ares (Energy North)

Key facts

Owner / operator

Energy North

Location

Murranji Station (about 52 km north-west of Elliott, Barkly Region), Northern Territory (NT)

Stage

Planning

Planning (NT EPA decided on 7 Oct 2026 that the project will be assessed by EIS; terms of reference being finalised)

Capacity (as published)

1 GW IT capacity at full build (Energy North); long-term potential of 5 GW+ is described as subject to demand, approvals and future phases.

Expected start

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Expected completion

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Investment value

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Builder / head contractor

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Named contractors by trade

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Named suppliers

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Tender / procurement status

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Notes

Proposed off-grid, behind-the-meter 1 GW hyperscale AI data centre campus co-located with Project Sol at Murranji Station. Energy North's project page lists up to 3,000 MWp of new solar, 16 GWh of battery storage and up to 1,038 MW of dispatchable (gas-fired) generation for firming, and says the project has Commonwealth Major Project Status. Final design, capacity and configuration are stated as subject to FEED and regulatory processes. Target FID is on receipt of final approvals.

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Last updated

2026-11-13