Powerlink Queensland is the Queensland Government-owned corporation responsible for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining the state’s high‑voltage electricity transmission network. It connects large-scale generators to distribution networks and directly supplies major industrial customers, supporting reliable power for Queensland’s resources, manufacturing, and processing sectors.
As a regulated Transmission Network Service Provider in Australia’s National Electricity Market, Powerlink’s revenues and service standards are overseen by the Australian Energy Regulator. The company enables grid connections for new generation, storage, and large industrial loads, and plays a central role in integrating renewable energy and supporting Renewable Energy Zones and major transmission expansions across the state. Headquartered in Brisbane, Powerlink also provides related system planning and connection services that underpin long-term energy security and industrial growth in Queensland.