APA Group announced a staged plan to build an 88 MW solar farm at Mica Creek in Mount Isa, supporting customers in the North West Minerals Province with affordable, renewable electricity. APA has reached Final Investment Decision (FID) to build the 44 MW stage one of the Mica Creek Solar Farm with an investment of more than $80 million, which is underpinned by a new 15 year solar offtake agreement with existing APA customer and leading zinc miner, MMG Dugald River (MMG), to supply renewable energy. APA also entered into a 32-year lease agreement with the Queensland Government to locate the solar farm on a site near APA's Diamantina Power Station Complex. The first stage of the solar farm is expected to be operational by the first quarter of CY2023, while APA is in advanced discussions with a number of customers to commit to the development of stage two. APA CEO and Managing Director Rob Wheals said the FID and solar offtake agreement with MMG reflects APA's commitment to providing affordable, reliable and low emissions power to this minerals rich region of Queensland, further strengthening the region's economic activity.