Snowy Hydro Apologises for Big Stink From Hunter Power Plant

Snowy Hydro apologises for big stink from Hunter power plant

Hunter Valley residents reported seeing plumes of smoke and smelling a strong diesel smell from the Kurri Kurri plant, prompting the company to halt testing at the site.

Kurri gas station testing paused after foul air stinks up the Hunter

Hunter residents report breathing issues from diesel fumes. NSW EPA investigates

Hunter locals kick up stink about Kurri Kurri diesel smell

Snowy Hydro has been forced to apologise to residents in New South Wales’ Hunter region after testing at its new Kurri Kurri on-demand gas power station saw complaints from locals about a pungent smell of fuel in the air. The turbines at the plant are designed to run on gas, with backup generation provided by diesel fuel. Related article: Snowy Hydro fires up Kurri Kurri gas turbine for first time Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes told ABC Newcastle…

“Unacceptable:” Snowy halts tests of Kurri Kurri gas plant after locals complain of diesel smoke and stink

Snowy pauses testing of new Kurri Kurri peaking plant after local community and MP kick up a stink over diesel fumes and odour that spread over Hunter Valley.

Residents complain of billowing smoke and foul odour

Hunter residents are up in arms after Kurri Kurri’s new power station fired up – billowing smoke, and a foul odour. Federal MP Dan Repacholi says testing at the plant has now been paused… but he’s criticised the operator, Snowy Hydro.