OUR STORY
Vena Energy Australia is part Vena Energy, collectively we seek to accelerate the energy transition across the Asia Pacific region by delivering our renewable energy pipeline of solar, on and off shore wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, and hybrid assets.
PROFILE
VENA
NOUN
Latin for the vein which brings blood to the heart for renewal.
ENERGY
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Our corporate mission is to accelerate the energy transition across the Asia Pacific region, and we place the sustainable and affordable development of renewable energy solutions at the centre of our strategy.
We retain our competitiveness through vertical integration of our capabilities and geographical reach of our operations across Japan, North Asia & Australia, Southeast Asia, and India.
Our business model allows us to integrate sustainable and responsible development practices throughout the lifecycle of our projects, while maximising the quality and cost efficiency of the renewable energy solutions we provide to our customers.
We are committed to generating renewable energy that empowers and enriches local economies and communities.
Vena Energy is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners, a leading global independent infrastructure fund manager in the energy, transport and water/waste sectors. We take advantage of this scale and experience to deliver low-cost, clean energy for retailers and large energy consumers to support continued economic growth and the preservation of our environment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Milestones
2016
Vena Energy expanded into the Australian market from Brisbane in January.
Attained the Development Approval for the Collinsville North Solar Project from the Whitsunday Regional Council in November.
With the highlight of the year being the execution of the Power Purchase Agreement for the Tailem Bend Solar Project with Snowy Hydro.
2017
The Tailem Bend Solar Project was granted Crown Development endorsement by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructyre in May.
The team successfully obtained the Development Approval for the Wandoan South Project from the Western Downs Regional Council in August.
2018
Financial Close for the Tailem Bend Solar Project was achieved in February, and the Head EPC contractor partnership with UGL was announced.
The Tailem Bend 2 Hybrid Project received the endorsement for the development from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrasturcture in July.
2019
Following the completion of the construction program, the Australian team and our project partners celebrated a major milestone in May, as the Tailem Bend Solar Project formally achieved commercial operation.
2021
The Wandoan South BESS was officially connected to the Queensland grid in June and 100% construction milestone was completed in August.
2021
The Wandoan South BESS was officially connected to the Queensland grid in June and 100% construction milestone was completed in August.