Queensland Signs Deal to Run Coal Export Trains … on Renewable Energy, and Calls It a “Fresh Start”

Green energy deal to power coal export supply chain

CleanCo has entered into a deal that will see it meet about a quarter of rail operator Aurizon’s electricity needs with renewable energy. Aurizon operates Australia’s largest electrified rail freight system, the Central Queensland Coal Network. Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said its deal with the government-owned generator would allow Aurizon to continue operating critical infrastructure for export industries and local communities…

Queensland signs deal to run coal export trains … on renewable energy, and calls it a “fresh start”

Queensland owns a lot of renewable energy, so why not use it to support coal exports?