Zinfra

What Zinfra does

Zinfra Pty Ltd is an Australian energy infrastructure service provider operating as a subsidiary of SPIAA, delivering integrated engineering, project management, construction, operations and maintenance services for electricity and gas networks across the country. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Melbourne, the company operates from more than 22 depots and offices spanning Victoria, NSW, Queensland, ACT and Tasmania, with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. Its service portfolio spans power transmission and distribution (66kV to 500kV substations), gas transmission and distribution, 24/7 network operations and maintenance, wind farm grid connection infrastructure, and water utility construction, with adjacent capabilities in drone-based asset inspection (CASA-certified pilots) and emerging battery energy storage system delivery.

Zinfra secures work through competitive tenders and multi-year framework agreements with major Australian electricity and gas network owners, including five-year O&M contracts for the Jemena Electricity Network (covering 343,000 customers and 6,160 km of network at approximately $120M annually) and the United Energy network (covering 640,000-670,000 customers). Other named customers include AusNet Services, TransGrid, AusGrid, TasNetworks, Evoenergy, Endeavour Energy (consortium engagement up to $500M over seven years), APA Group, Seqwater, WaterNSW, TasWater, the Department of Defence, Transport for NSW, and Broadcast Australia. Revenue is generated through fixed-price and cost-plus project-based construction engagements together with long-term managed services O&M contracts.

Zinfra's commercial strategy emphasizes safety track record (TRIFR of zero on major live-asset programs, multiple industry awards including NECA Excellence Awards 2022), workforce development through an internal Registered Training Organisation, and selective vertical diversification into renewables, transport infrastructure, water utilities, defence and emerging technologies. Recent strategic moves include a 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with CATL for large-scale battery energy storage system delivery and maintenance, a hydrogen infrastructure partnership with Summit Hydrogen in Gladstone, and a 2025 O&M training collaboration with State Grid Corporation of China. Proprietary technology infrastructure centers on ZWOMS, a customizable cloud-based Work Order Management System connected to field devices, developed in collaboration with Kontrol4.

Name

Zinfra

Legal name

Zinfra Pty Ltd

Website

https://zinfra.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Zinfra is an Australian energy infrastructure service provider delivering engineering, construction, operations and maintenance for electricity and gas networks across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, ACT and Tasmania. It serves major utility network owners including Jemena, United Energy, AusNet, TransGrid, Endeavour Energy, AusGrid and TasNetworks under multi-year framework agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecom, SCADA & OPGW/Fiber Integration for T&D Projects (EUAEABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAGAE), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Interconnection Hardware & Substation Integration (Transformers, Switchgear, Breakers, Metering) (EUAMAIAK), SCADA/DMS/OMS Integration, Upgrades & Managed Services (EUAEANAE)

Keywords

• Power transmission services
• Gas network construction
• Substation engineering services
• Utility operations and maintenance
• Energy infrastructure contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-based Construction Services: Engineering, project management, and construction services for power transmission, distribution, substations, and gas infrastructure projects. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts and cost-plus arrangements for specific project delivery.
2. Operations and Maintenance Contracts: Long-term O&M contracts for electricity and gas distribution networks, providing 24/7 services. Examples include Jemena Electricity Network ($120M annually for 5 years) and United Energy network coverage for 640,000-670,000 customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zinfra is an Australian field force contractor that delivers a comprehensive range of engineering, project management, construction, operations and maintenance services for electricity and gas infrastructure networks. Its work spans power transmission lines and towers, electricity distribution networks, substations (66kV to 500kV), gas transmission pipelines and gas distribution networks, with additional capability in renewable grid connection, battery energy storage services, water infrastructure and drone-based asset inspection. Services are delivered under multi-year contracts and competitive tenders to major utility network owners including AusNet Services, Jemena, United Energy, TransGrid, Evoenergy, AusGrid, APA Group and TasNetworks.

Product overview

Zinfra is an Australian energy infrastructure service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineering, project management, construction, operations, and maintenance services for electricity and gas networks. The company's core offerings span power transmission and distribution, substations, gas transmission and distribution, and operations and maintenance services. Service offerings are organized around key capability areas including power services, gas services, and specialized capabilities like drone asset inspections and BESS services. Zinfra operates as a field force contractor serving major Australian network owners and utilities including AusNet Services, Jemena, United Energy, TransGrid, and Evoenergy, with projects ranging from routine maintenance to major infrastructure construction. The company also provides supporting workforce development programs including apprenticeship and graduate development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Transmission Services Engineering, construction and maintenance services for high-voltage power transmission lines and towers for Australian electricity network owners.
• Power Distribution Services Engineering, construction, maintenance and upgrade services for electricity distribution networks across Australia, including 24/7 field operations.
• Substation Services Design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of electrical substations at voltage levels from 66kV to 500kV for utility and renewable energy clients.
• Gas Transmission Services Design, construction, operations and management of gas transmission pipeline infrastructure for major Australian gas network operators such as APA Group.
• Gas Distribution Services Construction, service connections, mains and repair & maintenance services for gas distribution networks, e.g., the $55M three-year Jemena Gas Network Northern Sydney Region engagement.
• Electricity Network Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services 24/7 operations and maintenance services for electricity distribution network assets, including field response and asset operations for United Energy (~640,000-670,000 customers) and Jemena Electricity Network (~343,000 customers, ~$120M annually).
• Drone Asset Inspection Services Aerial inspection of transmission towers, distribution assets, wind generators and other utility infrastructure using CASA-certified commercial drone pilots, with thermal / multispectral imaging and research-stage AI fault detection.
• Wind Farm Grid Connection Services Design and construction of transmission lines, terminal stations and substations connecting wind farms (e.g., Stockyard Hill 530MW, Sapphire 270MW, Granville Harbour 112MW, White Rock 175MW) to the electrical grid.
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Delivery and maintenance services for large-scale battery energy storage system projects in Australia, offered through the CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) strategic partnership using a light-asset, low-risk model.
• Water Infrastructure Services Water and wastewater pipeline construction, pump stations, reservoirs and treatment plant upgrades delivered for water utility clients such as Seqwater, WaterNSW ($150M four-year Maintain Capability Program) and TasWater ($40M Regional Towns Water Supply Program).
• Transport Utility Relocation Services Power and gas utility relocation and upgrade works for major transport infrastructure projects, including 220kV transmission line realignment for the West Gate Tunnel Project and the Gosford substation for Transport for NSW.
• Defence Infrastructure Services High voltage electrical upgrades and construction services for defence base infrastructure, including the 22kV ABB switchboard upgrade at the Department of Defence Puckapunyal Military Base.
• Utility Relocation for Motorway Tunnel Projects Major power utility relocation work delivered as a subcontractor to CPB Contractors and John Holland JV for the West Gate Tunnel Project, including 220kV transmission line realignment.
• Hydrogen Infrastructure Development Utility infrastructure services supporting hydrogen economy projects, including Zinfra's landmark partnership with Summit Hydrogen for hydrogen infrastructure development in Gladstone, Queensland.

Quantifiable outcome

• TRIFR of zero achieved on Jemena CWFA program with high-risk works on live assets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026Strategic MoU signed between CATL and Zinfra to establish a cooperation framework for delivering and maintaining large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Australia. The partnership uses a light-asset, low-risk model where CATL leverages Zinfra's local project channels and engineering capabilities to strengthen its localization strategy in the Australian market. CATL has ranked No.1 globally in energy storage battery shipments for five consecutive years, holding 30.4% global market share in 2025 according to SNE Research.
• State Grid Corporation of ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20252025 O&M Training Program collaboration with State Grid Corporation of China for global collaboration and knowledge sharing in operations and maintenance best practices.
• SureFact AerialcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Partnership with SureFact Aerial for commercial drone-based asset inspection services. SureFact provides expertise in the commercial use of drones and compliance with CASA regulatory requirements. The partnership enables Zinfra to offer a wide range of asset inspection services to the utility industry.
• Monash University and Kontrol4minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Monash University research program and Kontrol4 (provider of Zinfra's Work Order Management System) to develop insights around the correlation of risk and safety data and work activities from construction sites. Vital data from Zinfra's WOMS system is shared as input into the research project.
• Summit Hydrogen GladstonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark partnership with Summit Hydrogen for hydrogen infrastructure development in Gladstone, Queensland. Zinfra's expertise in utility infrastructure supports the emerging hydrogen economy.
• Engineers AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Engineers Australia to strengthen the energy workforce through professional development, mentorship, and industry engagement.
• AUSSEFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with AUSSEF to take Australia's top STEM school students onto the world stage, supporting future STEM talent development.
• Australia China Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate membership in Australia China Business Council to support international business relationships and market development.
• Kids Under CoverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with charity Kids Under Cover to support vulnerable young people and prevent youth homelessness. Zinfra provides financial assistance and employee volunteering.
• Royal Flying Doctor Service of AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia as part of community investment program.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Downer EDI: ASX-listed infrastructure group with a dedicated Utilities division delivering design, construction, operations and maintenance for electricity, gas and water networks across Australia and NZ. One of Zinfra's most direct and well-capitalized competitors in tenders for major network owners.
• Ventia: Leading Australian and New Zealand infrastructure services provider with a sizeable Utilities sector covering electricity and gas network operations and maintenance, as well as transport and water. A direct peer on long-term O&M frameworks and a frequent bidder against Zinfra for utility clients.
• Service Stream: ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services company delivering design, construction, operations and maintenance across electricity, gas, water and telecommunications networks. Directly comparable to Zinfra across the core utility-services stack and competing head-to-head in Australian O&M tenders.
• Monadelphous: ASX-listed engineering and infrastructure services firm delivering maintenance, construction and engineering support to the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors in Australia. Comparable to Zinfra in field-workforce-led utility execution and multi-disciplinary engineering delivery.
• Genus Plus Group: Australian infrastructure services company focused on power transmission, distribution and substations, supplying design, construction and maintenance to major utility clients. Highly comparable in service scope and customer base (including AusNet and Western Power), making it a near-direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Worley: Global engineering and project delivery firm headquartered in Australia with a sizeable Energy and Industrial infrastructure business. Comparable to Zinfra in delivering engineering, project management and asset services for energy clients, but at materially larger scale and global reach.
• CPB Contractors: Tier-1 Australian EPC contractor (CIMIC-owned) delivering major transport, utilities and energy infrastructure. Has partnered with Zinfra on the West Gate Tunnel Project and represents a broader incumbent whose scale outstrips Zinfra's on very-large-scale bids.
• John Holland: Major Australian construction contractor (CIMIC-owned) with capabilities spanning rail, utilities, civil and tunnelling. A counterparty to Zinfra (e.g., CPB/JH JV on West Gate Tunnel utility relocation) and a broader incumbent competing for large-scale transport and energy infrastructure work.

Others

• Acciona Energy: Global renewable energy infrastructure developer and constructor; Zinfra has delivered utility-power works on Acciona's CBD and South East Light Rail project. Adjacent infrastructure participant that represents the renewable/transport developer client base Zinfra services.
• APA Group: Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure business and a Zinfra customer for gas transmission projects. Comparable as an adjacent infrastructure participant in the Australian gas value chain rather than a direct services competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Zinfra

Compliance4 records

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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