What Epic Energy does

Epic Energy is an Australian energy infrastructure company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, that owns and operates the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System (MAPS) and the South East Pipeline System (SEPS) — non-scheme gas transmission pipelines governed by Part 10 of the National Gas Rules and spanning more than 1,200 kilometres across South Australia. The company serves energy retailers (Origin Energy, AGL), power generators (Engie), gas distribution networks, and large industrial users (Liberty OneSteel, Adelaide Brighton Cement) under regulated transportation tariffs and standard Operational Transportation Service Agreements.

Since 2019 Epic Energy has diversified into renewable generation, acquiring the Timboon West and Yawong Wind Farms (combined 14.4MW) in Victoria, the Mannum Solar Farm (6.86MWp) and its Stage 2 expansion (39MWp) in South Australia's Riverland, the IKEA Adelaide Microgrid (1.2MW solar plus 3.45MWh battery), and the 100MW/200MWh Mannum Battery Energy Storage System, which collectively form the Mannum Energy Park. The renewable assets generate revenue through long-term electricity and Large-scale Renewable Generation Certificate offtake agreements with customers including IKEA and Orora Limited, while the BESS participates in National Electricity Market energy arbitrage and Frequency Control Ancillary Services markets.

Epic Energy is a privately held proprietary limited company (Epic Energy South Australia Pty Ltd) owned by QIC on behalf of QSuper, with an executive team led by CEO Chris Judd (effective April 2026). The company is also positioned in South Australia's hydrogen economy through its preferred-partner role in the AU$593 million Hydrogen Jobs Plan, where it is developing integrated pipeline and hydrogen storage solutions under an Early Contractor Involvement agreement.

Name

Epic Energy

Legal name

Epic Energy South Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://epicenergy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Epic Energy is an Australian energy infrastructure company operating over 1,200 km of regulated gas transmission pipelines (MAPS and SEPS) in South Australia alongside a renewable portfolio of wind, solar, battery storage, and microgrid assets serving energy retailers, power generators, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Infrastructure

NAICS

Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (486210), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Natural Gas Transmission (4922), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Pipeline & Midstream Asset Management (EUAEAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

SCADA/Telemetry & Communications for Network Assets (EUAJABAH)

Keywords

• Gas pipeline transmission
• Renewable energy generation
• Energy infrastructure
• Battery energy storage
• Wind and solar power

Headquarters

HQ city

Dry Creek

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gas Transportation Services: Epic Energy owns and operates the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System (MAPS) and South East Pipeline System (SEPS), providing gas transportation services to customers in electricity generation, gas distribution, and industrial sectors. Revenue is derived from transportation charges under regulated access frameworks and standard OTSA agreements.
2. Renewable Energy Generation and Offtake: Epic Energy generates electricity through wind farms (Timboon West and Yawong), solar farms (Mannum Stage 1 and 2), and the IKEA Adelaide Microgrid. Revenue is earned through long-term offtake agreements for electricity and Large Scale Renewable Generation Certificates with customers including IKEA and Orora Limited.
3. Battery Storage and Grid Services: The Mannum BESS (100MW/200MWh) generates revenue by storing surplus energy during low demand and supplying to the grid during peak periods, participating in energy markets and Frequency Control Ancillary Services markets. Revenue is market-based and variable based on grid pricing events.
4. Hydrogen Infrastructure Development: Epic Energy is involved in developing integrated pipeline and hydrogen storage solutions for South Australia's Hydrogen Jobs Plan. This Early Contractor Involvement phase may lead to future infrastructure development revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Epic Energy owns and operates energy infrastructure assets across gas transmission and renewable electricity generation markets in Australia. The company operates two major gas transmission pipeline systems (MAPS and SEPS) spanning over 1,200km in South Australia, providing gas transportation services to electricity generators, gas distributors, and industrial users. Its renewable portfolio includes wind farms (Timboon West and Yawong), solar farms (Mannum Stages 1 and 2 totaling 46MWp), a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system, and the IKEA Adelaide microgrid, with electricity supplied through long-term offtake agreements.

Product overview

Epic Energy is an Australian energy infrastructure company operating across gas transmission and electricity markets. The company operates two core gas pipeline systems (MAPS and SEPS) spanning over 1,200km across South Australia, and has expanded into renewable energy with a diversified portfolio including wind farms (Timboon West and Yawong), solar farms (Mannum Solar Farm and Stage 2), battery storage (Mannum BESS), and microgrids (IKEA Adelaide). The company also partners on hydrogen infrastructure development through the South Australian Hydrogen Jobs Plan. Epic Energy's gas pipelines transport gas for electricity generation, gas distribution and industrial sectors, while the renewable assets generate and store energy for residential and commercial consumption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System (MAPS) Gas transmission pipeline delivering natural gas from the Cooper Basin (Moomba) to South Australian power generation, industrial, and domestic applications with pipeline laterals to Port Pirie, Whyalla, and Angaston. The MAPS system supports bi-directional flows, enabling gas reception from southeast Queensland and Victoria.
• South East Pipeline System (SEPS) An 82km gas transmission pipeline system delivering natural gas from the Katnook processing plant near Penola to Snuggery and Mount Gambier in south eastern South Australia for industrial and commercial customers.
• Mannum Solar Farm A 6.86MWp solar farm located approximately 90km east of Adelaide in the Riverland region of South Australia. Comprises 17,820 Canadian Solar 385W monocrystalline monofacial modules mounted on single-axis trackers, generating enough renewable energy to power approximately 2,600 homes per year.
• Mannum Solar Farm Stage 2 A 39MWp expansion of the Mannum Solar Farm in the Riverland region of South Australia using Trina bifacial panels and Sungrow inverters with a single-axis tracking system. Provides renewable energy and Large Scale Renewable Generation Certificates under a long-term agreement with Orora Limited for its Gawler glass manufacturing facility.
• Mannum Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) A 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system located adjacent to Epic Energy's two solar farms at Mannum Energy Park. Uses LFP cells with active balancing battery management system. Stores excess renewable energy to supply to the electricity grid during peak demand periods and participates in National Electricity Market energy markets and Frequency Control Ancillary Services markets. Can power about 16,000 South Australian homes per day.
• IKEA Adelaide Microgrid An industry-leading grid-interactive solar and battery microgrid system at IKEA's Adelaide retail store comprising 1.2MWp rooftop solar array with 3,024 QCell panels and a 3.36MW/3.45MWh CATL lithium-ion battery managed by Planet Ark Power's eleXsys dynamic voltage control platform. Provides approximately 70% of the store's annual electricity consumption.
• Timboon West Wind Farm A 7.2MW wind farm located approximately seven kilometres southwest of Timboon in south-western Victoria. Comprises two Vestas V126 3.6MW turbines each with a hub height of 87m. Generates enough renewable energy to power approximately 5,200 homes per year.
• Yawong Wind Farm A 7.2MW wind farm located approximately 17km northeast of St. Arnaud in Victoria. Comprises two Vestas V126 3.6MW turbines each with a hub height of 87m. Generates enough renewable energy to power approximately 6,200 homes per year.
• Hydrogen Storage and Pipeline Infrastructure Development Integrated pipeline and hydrogen storage solution development for South Australia's Hydrogen Jobs Plan in Whyalla, providing dual-purpose storage and transmission pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen production expansion and industrial offtake as part of the world's largest planned hydrogen production facility and power plant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mannum BESS captured AU$151,740 during a single 2-hour 35-minute extreme pricing event (June 2026), representing the highest individual revenue among 15 tracked grid-scale batteries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 October 2025e-STORAGE served as EPC provider and battery component supplier for the 220 MWh Mannum Battery Energy Storage Project in South Australia. The partnership included provision of SolBank battery solution with high-cycle capacity LFP cells, active balancing battery management system, and thermal management system. e-STORAGE also provided ongoing operations support as Epic Energy's Mannum BESS achieved commercial operation in October 2025.
• Consolidated Power ProjectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 October 2025Adelaide-based specialist that partnered with e-STORAGE for construction and delivery of the Mannum BESS project. Epic Energy oversaw construction while CPP handled specialized power infrastructure installation.
• ElectraNetcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2025Collaboration with ElectraNet was critical throughout the Mannum BESS project for grid connection and network coordination. ElectraNet worked alongside Epic Energy and AEMO during the commissioning phase.
• SANFL (South Australian National Football League)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 July 2025Collaborative partnership for Mannum Oval Complex lighting upgrade project, with SANFL providing grant funding alongside Epic Energy's contribution.
• Mid Murray CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 October 2024Partnership for community infrastructure project at Mannum Oval Complex and Showground, with Council overseeing installation and future precinct upgrades.
• ATCO Australia and BOC (Linde company)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2023Consortium comprising ATCO Australia and BOC, a Linde company, announced as Government's preferred partner for hydrogen delivery component of the Hydrogen Jobs Plan project. Epic Energy is separately developing pipeline and storage solutions under ECI agreement.
• Office of Hydrogen Power South AustraliastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2023Epic Energy selected as preferred partner for integrated pipeline and hydrogen storage solution under Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement for the Hydrogen Jobs Plan in Whyalla. The $593M project aims to develop world's largest hydrogen production facility and power plant.
• Enzen AustraliastrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2022Enzen Australia managed construction and first two years of operations and maintenance for Mannum Solar Farm Stage 2, providing project delivery and technical expertise.
• IKEA AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2021IKEA Adelaide Microgrid partnership where Epic Energy owns and operates a 1.2MW solar and 3.45MWh battery system providing approximately 70% of the store's electricity consumption. IKEA provides long-term offtake agreement and contributes to climate-positive goals. Project funded partly by $1.95M South Australian Government grant.
• South Australian Government (Renewable Technology Fund)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2021South Australian Government provided $1.95M grant through its Renewable Technology Fund for the IKEA Microgrid project. The project was also supported through regulatory and permitting processes for hydrogen initiatives.
• Planet Ark Power (eleXsys Energy)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2020Planet Ark Power developed the eleXsys dynamic voltage control platform for the IKEA Adelaide Microgrid project. The technology manages grid-interactive solar and battery systems enabling simultaneous behind-the-meter optimization and grid support services. Epic Energy acquired the microgrid project from Planet Ark Power in February 2020.
• SA Power NetworksstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for the IKEA Adelaide Microgrid project, with SA Power Networks involved in grid connection and network support services for the urban microgrid deployment.
• Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Canadian Solar developed, constructed, and commissioned the original Mannum Solar Farm (2019). Epic Energy acquired it in November 2020 and later exercised option to acquire Stage 2 in August 2022. Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE subsidiary also provided battery technology for BESS project.
• BayWa r.e. Wind Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019BayWa r.e. developed and constructed the Timboon West and Yawong Wind Farms in 2018. Epic Energy acquired both wind farms in April 2019 as part of its renewable energy portfolio expansion.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jemena: Jemena owns and operates gas transmission and distribution assets across NSW and Queensland, including the Eastern Gas Pipeline. Directly comparable to Epic Energy on regulated pipeline ownership and Australian gas transportation services; new Epic CEO Chris Judd previously held executive roles at Jemena.
• Neoen Australia: Neoen is a French-listed renewable energy independent power producer with a significant Australian portfolio including wind, solar, and the Victorian Big Battery (BESS). Directly comparable on the renewable generation and grid-scale storage side of Epic's business, with similar NEM merchant exposure.
• Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG): AGIG operates gas transmission, distribution, and storage assets across South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, and NSW — including the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline that historically supplied Epic's MAPS. Most direct competitor in SA gas transmission market with overlapping regulated asset profile.
• APA Group: APA Group is Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure business, operating over 15,000 km of gas transmission pipelines across the country. It previously owned Epic Energy (2012), divesting it under ACCC order — making APA the most direct comparable for pipeline operations, scale, and Australian gas transportation economics.

Broad incumbents

• Iberdrola Australia (formerly Infigen Energy): Iberdrola Australia operates the Lake Bonney wind farm and other renewable assets across Australia as part of global Iberdrola's renewable portfolio. Comparable as a large incumbent wind/solar operator in Australia, though materially larger and more geographically diversified than Epic's renewable book.
• AusNet Services: AusNet Services is a diversified Victorian energy infrastructure operator with electricity distribution, gas distribution, and transmission assets. Comparable as a broader incumbent utility with regulated Australian gas assets, though it is much larger and more diversified than Epic's focused portfolio.

Emerging players

• TagEnergy: TagEnergy is an Australia- and Europe-focused renewable energy developer with a particular focus on large-scale battery storage projects. Comparable as an emerging player in NEM-scale battery storage development, with similar merchant revenue exposure to Epic's Mannum BESS.
• ATCO Australia: ATCO is a Canadian-headquartered energy infrastructure company with Australian gas distribution and hydrogen project operations, and is the lead partner in the Hydrogen Jobs Plan delivery consortium. Comparable on hydrogen infrastructure ambitions; Epic's new CEO Chris Judd previously held executive roles at ATCO Australia.

Others

• Pacific Energy: Pacific Energy is an Australian distributed power generation and energy infrastructure company serving mining and industrial customers. Comparable as a QIC portfolio company in Australian energy infrastructure (Matthew Zwi of QIC Infrastructure sits on both boards), though focused on remote diesel/gas hybrid generation rather than transmission.

Regional players

• Multinet Gas Partners: Multinet Gas operates the gas distribution network in Victoria's east and south-east. Comparable as an Australian gas network operator, though it serves a different geography and is distribution-only rather than transmission, which is Epic's primary business.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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