APD Engineering: Australian Electrical Power Consultants & Designers

Warradarge Wind Farm &
Greenough River Solar Farm

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD assisted the project team with model development using PowerFactory, grid connection studies (WEM Rules), R2 site testing, Generator Performance Standard (GPS) as well as the Generator Monitoring Plan (GMP).

AEMO System
Strength Assessments

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

Specialist service provider to the Australian Energy Market Operator undertaking detailed PSCAD modelling using AEMO's 4-State, wide area PSCAD model. Studies included system strength full impact assessments for large-scale wind, solar & battery energy storage projects.

Planning Studies for Pilbara
Transmission Project

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD was engaged to provide the power system modelling & planning studies for FMG’s new 220kV network (PTP), including steady-state & dynamic assessments, option analysis as well as network expansion staging.

Warradarge Wind Farm
330kV Terminal Yard

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

Establishment of a new 330kV terminal yard, customer remote end line protection design, protection & control upgrades at Three Springs & Neerabup 330kV terminals & associated telecommunications & SCADA design.

Eastern Goldfields
Network Augmentation

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

Detailed design for 5 STATCOM installations across 3 substations
to address network constraints in the Kalgoorlie area. Conducted detail design for new 250MVA 220/132kV autotransformer including brownfield integration, protection & automation upgrades.

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Snapper Point
275/66kV Substation

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

Complete design & configuration of a new greenfield substation with one line circuit, two transformer circuits & 2 140MVA transformers.
The scope included primary, secondary, protection design & settings as well as SCADA & telecommunication design & configuration.

South Town 66/11kV BHP
Substation, Newman

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD provided for the greenfield site, full detailed design (electrical, civil-structural, SCADA & telecommunication). Testing & commissioning of two 30MVA 66/11kV transformers as well as 2km of mixed OHL & UG 66kV line, plus 10km of 11kV distribution line to the township.

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Pilbara Transmission
Line Project

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD Engineering was engaged by FMG to complete the concept design & cost analysis of poles vs towers utilising PLS CADD, PLS Pole and PLS Tower software. APD also finalised the concept design for 560km of 220kV & the detailed design for Stage 1 of the project.

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North QLD Line
Uprating Assessment

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

The requirement of the project was for APD to update the PLS CADD models for 39 feeders to identify non compliances when the maximum thermal operating temperatures are applied. The feeders were 275kV & 132kV with a total length of +1400km.

BHP Jimblebar South
Power Supply

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD Engineering was engaged for the design of approximately 3.5km of underground cables, including cable sizing, cable joint pits, termination structures & cable sealing ends/terminations for the BHP Jimblebar South power supply.

Murra Warra
Wind Farm Stage 2

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD completed conceptual & detailed design for the 8km, 33kV power line including route optimisation, PLS CADD modelling, structural, electrical, foundation design, hardware selection, general arrangement drawings, construction schedule & stringing charts.

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Wellington Solar Farm Connection
330kV Substation Automation

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

TransGrid commissioned APD Engineering to provide the automation configuration, testing & commissioning support works at the Wellington 330kV substation for the 200MW Wellington solar farm connection.

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WHIMS 1.5 - 33kV PMS
Inegration, Roy Hill Mine

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD was engaged by Roy Hill & successfully configured & tested the new protection relays, a re-purposed 33kV switchboard & 3 new 33/0.4kV WHIMS 1.5 switchboards for integration into the Roy Hill Mine Power Management System.

Carrapateena Mine Connection
Substation Automation

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

ElectraNet engaged APD Engineering to develop the protection, SCADA gateway & HMI configurations & perform internal testing of the IEC61850 based system at the 132/11kV Pernatty substation, as per ElectraNet’s standards.

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South Metro
Fibre Reconfiguration

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

Detail design to extend Western Power's fibre optic network in Perth's southern metro area - a major requirement being provision of diverse connectivity to the proposed Forrestdale Depot. Involved civil works, river crossings and over 70km of new fibre optic cable.

Chichester Telecomms
Backbone Network

CLIENT

SIGNATURE PROJECT

APD performed the concept design, simulation, detail design, testing & commissioning of an IP-based resilient OT communication backbone network, to support Alinta Energy's mission critical power assets in the Pilbara region of WA.

APD ENGINEERING

For almost 25 years, APD Engineering has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge, comprehensive and in-house specialist engineering solutions.

Our dedicated team of more than 300 professionals operates from 12 strategic office locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, serving a wide spectrum of services, including Power Systems Studies, Transmission Lines, Substations, Telecommunications, Protection, Control & Automation, Renewable Energy Connections, Mining and EPC/M construction.

As a leading engineering firm, APD has earned its reputation through unwavering dedication and proven excellence. Accredited by every major Australian power utility, we are highly regarded for our adherence to best practices and our trusted expertise. This accreditation underscores our credibility and allows us to work directly on these utility networks, as well as collaborate with project proponents seeking to connect to these networks.

Our seasoned teams possess a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success, having played a pivotal role in supporting the Network Service Providers (NSPs), Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Renewable Energy Developers in connecting over 12 GW of wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen projects to the transmission and distribution networks across the ANZ region.

APD’s power systems team has completed numerous complex renewable project modelling including Central West Orana REZ, the largest wind farm in the NEM and 500 MW grid forming BESS.

In addition to these achievements, our High-Voltage (HV) Substation, Transmission Lines, Control & Automation teams have successfully executed hundreds of intricate brownfield upgrades, integrated renewable farms and overseen multiple large-scale grid enhancements.

We offer our clients comprehensive End-to-End services under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction/Management (EPC/M) model, spanning Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Our services encompass Project Management, Construction Support, and Owner’s Engineer solutions, ensuring seamless and successful project execution from inception to completion.

APD ENGINEERING

For almost 25 years, APD Engineering has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge, comprehensive and in-house specialist engineering solutions.

APD’s power systems team has completed numerous complex renewable project modelling including Central West Orana REZ, the largest wind farm in the NEM and 500 MW grid forming BESS.

We offer our clients comprehensive End-to-End services under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction/Management (EPC/M) model, spanning Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Our services encompass Project Management, Construction Support, and Owner’s Engineer solutions, ensuring seamless and successful project execution from inception to completion.

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PROVIDING TO INDUSTRY

UTILITIES

Australian Power Utilities have accredited APD Engineering to work on their networks because they recognise our depth of experience, responsiveness to tasks and ability to deliver a quality product from substations, transmission, distribution and earthing design to power system studies, testing and commissioning and more. APD are also accredited contestable designers in New South Wales (ASP Level 1, 2 & 3), Victoria (PM1 / PM2) and Queensland.

MINING

We understand the mining environment – safety, the rapid response times required and the importance of getting it right first time with practical and tangible solutions to meet operational needs. APD Engineering can provide mining companies with power generation solutions, network connections and infrastructure, process control, automation, telecommunications, assessments, reporting and many other electrical services.

RENEWABLES

APD provide wind, solar and battery grid solutions, including owner engineer, technical studies for grid connections (GPS), detailed MV Collector, HV Substation and Line design, Cost Estimation, Testing & Commissioning. We have the capability to deliver all of the required components that are essential to the best and correct integration of large scale renewable energy power stations to the network.

SUBDIVISIONS

We know the land development process, cash-flow cycles, network constraints and utility approval processes. APD add value to our projects and reduce risk to our clients so you can accurately budget your total land development, communications and power costs. We provide services from master planning, feasibility assessments & electrical reticulation design to telecommunications pit & pipe, lighting design, asset relocation, earthing and construction support.

OIL & GAS

APD understand the difficulties and complexities associated with onshore gas process plants in demanding environments. From power stations, site reticulation, construction power for LNG/CSG Tanks, to complex earthing, E&I control systems and commissioning.

WATER

We can assist with the electrical, control and communications design and implementation for water infrastructure upgrades. APD have an extensive background with off-grid bore, storage and transfer systems.

INDUSTRIAL

APD Engineering provide E&I solutions and Hazardous Areas audits for industrial plants. We appreciate that power supply and automation system reliability is paramount in meeting production targets.

COMMERCIAL

We are experienced in planning, design & implementation of power & renewable solutions for a range of commercial projects including new installations & upgrades. APD can integrate the latest hybrid solutions with the optimum utility connection to best suit your requirements & commercial arrangement.

AIRPORTS

APD Engineering provide power, lighting and control system solutions for both airside and landside developments.

RAIL

We have specialist power and earthing system analysis, design and on-site testing capability for AC and DC traction systems.

ROADS

APD have proven experience performing roadway lighting design and managing the relocation of services associated with road widening and diversion projects.

PORTS

We can assist port owners when undertaking upgrades or determine cost efficiency improvements with the power, communications and metering infrastructure.

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APD ENGINEERING IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPOWER LINES FULL DESIGN PANEL!

OUR FIRST LEO SATELLITE BACKHAUL MIGRATION SITE – WELL DONE & THANK YOU!

GENERATOR PERFORMANCE STANDARD (GPS) REGISTRATION WITH AEMO!

BHP NPI INLAND HV SCADA UPGRADE

WOODSIDE PLUTO SOLAR IMPORT PROJECT STUDY

EAST ROCKINGHAM WASTE TO ENERGY GENERATOR GRID CONNECTION

EECON 2024

18-20 November

Energy and Mines Australia Summit 2025

6-7 May, 2025

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APD DESIGN SERVICES

PROVIDING TO INDUSTRY

UTILITIES

MINING

RENEWABLES

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OIL & GAS

WATER

INDUSTRIAL

COMMERCIAL

AIRPORTS

RAIL

ROADS

PORTS