Hengtong Cable Australia wins Stage 3 BESS cable contract in Queensland

Hengtong Cable Australia has secured a cable supply contract for Stage 3 of the Western Downs BESS project in Queensland, Australia.

Hengtong Cable Australia has secured a new Hengtong BESS cable project contract for Stage 3 of Neoen’s Western Downs Battery Energy Storage System in Queensland. This project supports growing demand for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and strengthens the company’s role in renewable energy infrastructure.

Supporting Stage 3 Expansion

Hengtong will supply cable packages to UGL Limited, which is building the project for Neoen and Tesla. The scope includes 26 km of 33 kV medium-voltage cable, 47 km of 1 kV flexible cable, and 16 km of earth power cable.

The Western Downs project, located near Chinchilla, will add 305 MW / 1,220 MWh in Stage 3. As a result, the site will continue to scale ahead of its planned operation in 2027/28.

Building on Strong Project Experience

Hengtong Cable Australia has already supported earlier project phases. The company supplied 70 km of cable for Stage 2 and delivered 110 km of cable systems for other developments.

In addition, Hengtong is supplying cables for Neoen’s Muchea Battery project near Perth. It has also delivered cable packages for projects in New South Wales. Therefore, the company continues to expand its footprint in large-scale energy storage projects.

Expanding Capacity and Global Supply

The Western Downs Battery continues to grow in scale. Stage 1 began operation in 2025 with 270 MW / 540 MWh, while Stage 2 is expected in 2026 with similar capacity. Once Stage 3 is complete, total capacity will reach approximately 845 MW / 2.3 GWh.

Hengtong Cable Australia, established in 2017 and backed by China’s Hengtong Group, operates from Southport, Queensland. The company will manufacture cables for this phase in Jiangsu Province, China, leveraging its global production capabilities.

Overall, the Hengtong BESS cable project highlights rising demand for energy storage infrastructure. As renewable energy expands, BESS projects will play a critical role in grid stability and energy management.

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