Submit an Expression of Interest
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Investment Delivery Authority (IDA).
Download an offline version of the EOI webform (PDF 269.79KB).
About the IDA round
The IDA is seeking EOI for projects that directly improve fuel security in NSW, including:
- fuel storage and distribution infrastructure
- domestic, import independent liquid fuel production, focused on renewable fuels and their feedstocks such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, biodiesel, biomethane and green ammonia
- heavy electric vehicle charging hubs and fleets, to reduce reliance on diesel over time.
For the purposes of this focus area, heavy electric vehicles includes a broad range of commercial and fleet vehicles (excluding personal passenger vehicles), such as rigid trucks, articulated trucks, and other freight or service vehicles.
While these three priority areas are a focus of the round, the IDA welcomes EOIs for any projects that improve fuel security in NSW and meet the EOI criteria set out below and in the EOI Submission Guide.
Eligibility
To be eligible, a project must:
- Directly contribute to improving fuel security in NSW
- Have an Estimated Development Cost (EDC) of $100 million or more in NSW
Please read the EOI Submission Guide for more information about eligibility and evaluation criteria.
If your project does not meet the EOI criteria, you may be able to submit it through the concurrent Market Sounding process.
Expression of Interest Criteria
EOIs received by the IDA will be evaluated against the below criteria.
Objective 1
Remove barriers to major private investment projects that are not primarily residential and that make a significant contribution to the NSW economy.
Project aligns with government strategic priorities and policies, including but not limited to the NSW Industry Policy and Trade & Investment Strategy.
Project is or could reasonably be expected to become a state significant development (SSD), state significant infrastructure (SSI) or critical state significant infrastructure (CSSI).
Project is not primarily a residential development (i.e., overarching purpose of the investment is non-residential).
Project has an Estimated Development Cost (EDC) of $100 million or more.
Objective 2
Support projects that are commercially feasible, require value-adding interventions and can be assessed quickly.
Proposal will be required to include a clear description of:
- the type(s) of government support sought which can provide a meaningful intervention to clear project barriers
- how the proponent would work with the government to resolve barriers to delivery.
The proponent is not reliant on government funding (except where already secured) to progress.
This includes financial support such as public private partnership, co-investment, co-funding, land donation, grant, concessional financing, tax concessions or any other form of explicit or implicit subsidy.
Demonstrated capability to lodge development application quickly.
Demonstrated capability to commence development quickly.
Demonstrated commitments of land ownership or option to purchase land, or other form of long-term land tenure arrangements.
Land does not have significant constraints identified that would inhibit the project proceeding for example high biodiversity value, high flood/bushfire/coastal hazard risk, major unresolved Aboriginal Land Claims.
Proponent positively addresses any reasons for refusal or withdrawn development based on a previously withdrawn or refused application.
The proponent and its team have the experience, capability and capacity to complete the project.
How to apply
Applicants can submit an EOI to the IDA for eligible domestic and international projects.
The Expression of Interest Submission Guide (PDF 258KB) outlines the process and how to submit an EOI.
Please read this guide before submitting an expression of interest. Submissions will only be accepted through the web form.
What happens after I submit an EOI?
EOIs will be evaluated through the IDA’s existing evaluation process, with a rapid evaluation phase following the closure of the EOI process.
Support and contact
If you have any questions regarding the IDA, please submit an enquiry.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The EOI round is for projects that could improve fuel security, are seeking IDA support and that meet the published criteria (including the $100m EDC threshold).
The Market Sounding is for projects that could improve fuel security but do not yet meet EOI criteria (e.g., they are earlier-stage or do not meet the EDC threshold).
Market Sounding submissions are not evaluated for IDA endorsement - they are analysed to identify and understand barriers and inform policies to unlock future investment.
Download a high-level comparison of the two processes (PDF 195.55KB) for your reference.
Yes. You can submit multiple projects, provided each project is submitted separately and meets the relevant requirements for the EOI round or Market Sounding process.
Yes. Projects can aggregate smaller components to meet the $100 million EDC threshold. For example, an individual electric charging site may not meet the EDC threshold, but a network of chargers across multiple sites may meet the IDA’s criteria.
Where projects are aggregated or comprised of multiple components, they must clearly be a cohesive, interrelated initiative.
If you are seeking IDA support, you must submit an EOI.
If your project does not meet the EOI criteria, you may submit it through the Market Sounding. Submit an enquiry if you are unsure.
Yes. That’s what the Market Sounding is for - sharing high level project information and barriers, so government can better understand what’s needed to unlock future fuel security investment.
Yes. Projects across the fuel value chain are encouraged to participate, including upstream, midstream and downstream activities.
No. The IDA welcomes EOIs for any projects that improve fuel security in NSW and meet the EOI criteria.