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Life of nation's largest coal power station extended
- In New South Wales, Eraring Power Station will remain operational until April 30, 2029, as Origin said it extended the plant's life to support energy supply.
- AEMO warnings prompted Origin to delay Eraring's closure as the grid lacks infrastructure and renewable projects such as Snowy Hydro 2.0 face delays.
- Eraring, located on the shores of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, is the nation's largest coal plant; Origin paid $75 million for the site and plans a 700MW battery by mid-2027, while the Mining and Energy Union said the delay helps 500 workers prepare.
- The company said the extension reduces system-security risks AEMO highlighted and buys time for renewables, storage and transmission projects, while NSW loss-sharing up to $225 million per year remains unused.
- Longer term, about 75% of Australia's coal-fired fleet will retire this decade, and renewable energy advocates and climate campaigners oppose the delay amid system-security concerns including inertia and frequency, officials warn.
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Operation of Australia’s Largest Coal Power Station Extended to 2029
The 2,880-megawatt Eraring coal-fired power station will continue to operate until 2029, operator Origin Energy has announced. The facility is the country’s largest power station by output and is situated on the banks of Lake Macquarie, north of Sydney in New South Wales (NSW). In an announcement to the ASX (pdf), Origin said the move would reduce risks to system security, highlighted by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in its recent…
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