The Finocchiaro CLP Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to the Territory Energy Link – a proposed multi-user, multi-asset infrastructure corridor stretching from Elliott to Darwin.

A tender has been awarded to provide on-demand specialist technical advice to the project team.

This expert support will drive corridor planning and pipeline development, ensuring the 670km priority section is development-ready by 2028.

Formerly known as the Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor, the Territory Energy Link project will deliver a buried services corridor designed to carry gas, water, optical fibre, hydrogen and other utilities critical to the Territory’s future.

Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan said the project was a flagship initiative in the CLP Government’s year of action, certainty and security.

"The Territory Energy Link is the kind of enabling infrastructure that delivers real outcomes – not just talk,” said Mr Yan.

“It will connect the Beetaloo to Darwin and the world, laying the foundations for billions in investment and thousands of local jobs.”

The Territory Energy Link is key to unlocking private investment and accelerating projects that will rebuild the Northern Territory economy, especially in and around the Beetaloo Sub-Basin.

Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley said: "The Territory Energy Link project reflects our government’s strategic and proactive approach to attracting and facilitating major, generational investments in the Northern Territory, through energy, infrastructure and logistics programs.

"Securing of tenure is commonly cited as one of the largest material risks to project viability by proponents, and our government has pledged to provide certainty and security to industry and investors, to unlock decades of prosperity for Territorians,” said Mr Maley.

The project will support the coordinated development of gas, hydrogen and critical minerals industries, while also future-proofing infrastructure for services like water and fibre optics.

“This isn’t just pipes in the ground. It’s about building confidence, securing jobs, and ensuring the Territory leads the nation in next-generation energy and infrastructure,” said Mr Yan.

As part of the CLP Government’s plan to rebuilding the economy, the Territory Energy Link delivers long-term economic and strategic benefits for the Territory, and Australia.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom