King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has advised APA Group on all aspects of its acquisition of the Orbost Gas Plant, which will see APA own, upgrade and operate the gas plant.
The KWM team was led by partners Craig Rogers and Shannon Etwell, supported by Senior Associates Neena Aynsley, Amelia Knowles, Cameron Mew, and Gareth Howe, and Solicitors Adam Black, Austin Chen, and Nicole Wieringa. The KWM team worked closely with APA's Deputy General Counsel, Amanda Cheney and Legal Counsel, Liam Dunstan.
Commenting on the matter, Craig Rogers said; "We are extremely pleased to assist APA on this strategic acquisition, as they invest in the midstream infrastructure sector and play a key role in creating new sources of gas supply for south-east Australia."
The transaction will enable the development of the Sole gas field in the Gippsland Basin offshore Victoria, and open up further gas supply for the domestic Australian market.
Under the Transaction, APA will acquire, upgrade, and operate the strategically located Orbost Gas Plant to process gas from Sole and Manta, and potentially other fields in conjunction with Cooper Energy's gas development portfolio.
Earlier this year, KWM also advised APA on a series of other significant transactions, including the development of Badgingarra Wind Farm.
