Type of project: Gas Infrastructure

Client: Epic Energy
Location: Lefevre Peninsula, Osborne, SA
To be completed: Late 2027 / early 2028

Awarded under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract, the Pelican Point Lateral Pipeline Relocation Project involves the delivery of a new 3.9-kilometre DN450 gas pipeline to replace the existing Pelican Point Lateral.

Located on the Lefevre Peninsula, approximately 19 km northwest of Adelaide, the project forms part of the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System (MAPS), owned and operated by Epic Energy.

Initiated by Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI), the pipeline relocation will ensure continuity of gas supply while enabling major infrastructure development at the Osborne Naval Shipyard (ONS), supporting one of
Australia’s most significant defence infrastructure programs.

Under its contract with Epic Energy, Spiecapag’s scope includes:

  • Full EPC delivery of the new pipeline
  • Installation of a ~3.9 km buried DN450 pipeline, including a ~660 m horizontal directional drill (HDD) beneath the Port Adelaide River
  • Construction of associated facilities including offtake stations, pig launcher and receiver systems, and cathodic protection infrastructure
  • Decommissioning and abandonment of the existing Pelican Point Lateral pipeline

The pipeline will be constructed using API 5L X60 steel and delivered in accordance with AS/NZS 2885 standards, alongside stringent environmental, safety, and cultural heritage requirements.

Mobilisation is anticipated in Q4 2026, with completion expected in late 2027 / early 2028. The project will draw on both local and interstate workforce, supporting local employment and capability development.

 

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