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For nearly 25 years, APD Global has set the benchmark in delivering advanced, comprehensive, and specialised engineering solutions.
We have around 800 employees including our alliance contracting partners, across 15 strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. We specialise in seamless integration across the Power Systems, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy industries. Our expertise spans Power Systems Studies, Transmission Lines, Substations, Telecommunications, Protection, Control & Automation, Renewable Energy Connections, Mining, and Engineering, Protection Panel Design and Installation, 3D Design and Manufacturing as well as Construction/Management (EPC/M) services.
In 2025, we will extend our global footprint with new offices in Rome, Italy, and Singapore, further solidifying our international presence and commitment to client support.
Integration and Field Expertise
APD Global is renowned for its ability to deliver end-to-end integration solutions for complex infrastructure projects. Our multidisciplinary expertise includes:
- Designing and building telecommunications infrastructure.
- Assembling high-quality protection panels and communications racks tailored to specific project needs.
- Combining the skills of field engineers and office-based teams to provide full project lifecycle support, from on-site implementation to detailed design and management.
Unmatched Power Systems Leadership
As home to the largest Power Systems team in the ANZ region, APD Global consistently delivers exceptional outcomes. Key achievements include:
- We are accredited with every power and telco utility in Australia.
- Supporting over 15 GW of Power Systems Studies for Australia and New Zealand’s most challenging renewable energy projects.
- Completing more than 70+ Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, incorporating advanced grid-forming solutions and cutting-edge energy transition modelling.
Industry-Leading Substation and Transmission Line Capabilities
Our Substations and Transmission Lines teams are the largest in ANZ, with a proven record of managing both brownfield augmentations and greenfield projects. Highlights include:
- Delivering complex substation upgrades and greenfield transmission line projects with precision.
- Being a trusted emergency response partner for utilities, addressing critical failures such as tower collapses and line faults.
- Expertise in high-voltage infrastructure projects at 330 kV and 500 kV, affirming our status as industry leaders.
Driving Industry Leadership
APD Global actively contributes to the advancement of the engineering sector through collaboration and innovation. Key contributions include:
- Membership in leading industry bodies such as CIGRE, where we influence the future of energy and infrastructure.
- Participation on technical committees by our engineers, shaping best practices and fostering innovation.
- Accreditation by all major Australian power utilities, underscoring our dedication to excellence and trusted partnerships.
Notable Achievements
- Assisting Network Service Providers (NSPs), AEMO, and Renewable Energy Developers in connecting over 12 GW of wind, solar, battery, and hydrogen projects across ANZ.
- Leading advanced modelling and design for landmark projects, including the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), 500kV Hume Link, MacIntyre Wind Farm (the first GW NEM connection), largest wind farms in the NEM, the largest battery in NZ, plus over 70 BESS projects including Eraring and Waratah Super Battery (WSB is the largest battery in the Southern Hemisphere).
- Successfully delivering hundreds of brownfield upgrades, renewable integrations, and grid enhancements through our HV Substations, Transmission Lines, and Control & Automation teams.
Comprehensive Services
Through our EPC/M model, APD Global delivers end-to-end services for Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, offering Project Management, Construction Support, and Owner’s Engineer services. With the largest Power Systems, Substations, and Transmission Lines teams in the ANZ region, a strong global presence, and a relentless focus on innovation and integration, APD Global is shaping the future of energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure solutions worldwide.