Who is delivering this project?
In the National Electricity Market (NEM), AEMO is responsible for national planning and operating the electricity system and markets.
Under the rules for the NEM, each state has a transmission network service provider (TNSP) who is responsible for planning the transmission network. VicGrid assumed that responsibility for Victoria in November 2025, while Transgrid has that role in New South Wales.
Together, both companies have completed the regulatory investment test for VNI West with the publication of the Project Assessment Conclusion Report, which identifies the Project Easement of interest for the project, supported by orders made by the Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources under the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 (NEVA).
VicGrid and Transgrid are jointly progressing VNI West, with Transgrid developing the New South Wales section and VicGrid leading the early works for the project in Victoria.
VicGrid coordinates Victoria's Renewable Energy Zones and transmission network planning and development, including responsibility for VNI West.
Iberdrola Australia is the development partner for VNI West, supporting with procurement and infrastructure design, backed by global expertise.
Transgrid is a TNSP, which builds, owns and operates electricity transmission in New South Wales and the ACT.
The Australian Energy Market Operator Ltd (AEMO) is Australia's independent market operator and system planner.
AEMO Victorian Planning (AVP) previously held accountability in Victoria for transmission network planning. VicGrid assumed the role in November 2025.
