'Turning point': Kurri Kurri gas plant fired up for the first time

'Turning point': Kurri Kurri gas plant fired up for the first time

Kurri Kurri Power Station ignites turbine for the first time, joining the national grid and moving towards full commercial operation.

Snowy Hydro achieves “first fire” at controversial new gas generator

Snowy Hydro says it has achieved its "first fire" at its new but controversial gas fired generator in the Hunter Valley, despite losing 69 days to wet weather this year.

Snowy Hydro fires up Kurri Kurri gas turbine for first time

Commissioning of Snowy Hydro’s fourth on-demand gas power station has achieved a significant milestone, with the Hunter Power Project (HPP) team successfully firing up one of the station’s two class-leading gas turbines late last week. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said ‘first fire’ was an important milestone, which involves the gas turbine igniting and reaching full speed for the first time. Related article: Labor announces support for Kurri Ku…