Heytesbury Underground Gas Storage Project
The HUGS Project will expand the storage capacity of the Iona Gas Storage Facility
Supporting the Australian Energy Market
Lochard Energy is developing the Heytesbury Underground Gas Storage (HUGS) Project, which will expand the storage capacity of the Iona Gas Storage Facility.
As Australia’s energy market transitions away from coal-fired power generation to renewable energy, energy storage capacity of different technology types is needed to ensure a consistent and reliable supply. The development of new gas storage capacity will help ensure there is adequate winter gas for generation to support the transition away from coal.
The HUGS Project will involve the development of a new wellsite and construction of an underground pipeline (the HUGS Pipeline). The HUGS Pipeline is required to transport gas between the proposed new wellsite and the Iona Gas Storage Facility.
The HUGS project will provide additional security of supply and reliability to the eastern Australian Energy Market
Pipeline Route
The preferred route for the HUGS Pipeline has been selected and will be a 5.3km 300mm diameter underground pipeline that will connect into Iona’s existing pipeline network.
Project Fact Sheets
To view and download our fact sheets on HUGS, simply click on the links below.
Pipeline Licence Application
Construction of the HUGS Pipeline requires a Pipeline Licence granted by the the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).
Lochard Energy have lodged an application for pipeline licence and the application documents are available to download below.
If you would like to submit a query regarding the pipeline application for the HUGS Project, please visit the Engage Victoria website.
- Lochard Energy HUGS Pipeline Application
- Att A Part 1 – Overview Map
- Att A Part 2 – Pipeline Commencement & Termination
- Att B – Map Book
- Att C – EES Self-Assessment
- Att D – Biodiversity Assessment
- Att E – Native Vegetation Offset Assessment
- Att F – Greenhouse Gas Assessment Report
- Att G Part 1 – Noise Impact Assessment
- Att G Part 2 – Noise Contours
- Att H – Climate Change Act Assessment
- Att I – Pipeline Traffic Management Plan
- Att J Part 1 – Pipeline Environment Management Plan
- Att J Part 2 – Environmental Line List
- Att J Part 3 – Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
- Att K Part 1 – CHMP 18865
- Att K Part 2 – CHMP proposed amended activity area
- Att L – Native Title Analysis
- Att M – Route Selection Report
- Att N – Basis of Design
- Att O – Constructability Assessment
- Att P – Safety Management Study Report
- Att Q – Pipeline Safety Management Plan
Pipeline Consultation Plan
In accordance with the regulator, Lochard Energy has developed a Pipeline Consultation Plan, which demonstrates how we will consult with landowners and occupiers about the proposed pipeline and meet the consultation requirements laid out in the legislation and regulations. The HUGS Pipeline Consultation Plan has been approved by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and can be accessed via the button below.
