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Energy Australia Proposes Expanding Marulan Gas Plant to 1.4 GW Amid Rising Power Demand

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Energy Australia Proposes Expanding Marulan Gas Plant to 1.4 GW Amid Rising Power Demand

Energy Australia has submitted an application to nearly double the planned capacity of its Marulan gas-fired power station in New South Wales, increasing it from the originally approved 800 megawatts (MW) to 1.4 gigawatts (GW). The modified proposal would consist of two open-cycle peaking generators intended to provide electricity when renewable energy sources like wind and solar are insufficient. The project, which links to the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline, aims to address anticipated energy demand, particularly from the rapidly growing data center sector in NSW. Analysts expect similar large-scale gas plants to emerge as coal-fired plants retire and nuclear energy remains off the table. However, experts have raised concerns about the economic viability of running such a large peaking facility and the long-term reliance on fossil fuels. While gas emits less CO2 than coal, critics argue that investing in new gas infrastructure risks locking Australia into outdated 20th-century energy technology. The federal Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is reviewing the application under the EPBC Act, with public exhibition expected around October. If approved, the plant could become operational by 2032, potentially costing billions of dollars and serving as one of Australia's largest gas-fired facilities.

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Energy Australia Proposes Expanding Marulan Gas Plant to 1.4 GW Amid Rising Power Demand

📰 Original title: Energy Australia's bid to build 1.4

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View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/energy-australia-proposes-expanding-marulan-gas-plant-to-1-4-gw-amid-rising-power-demand.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#energy #gaspower #energydemand #marulan

Energy Australia Proposes Expanding Marulan Gas Plant to 1.4 GW Amid Rising Power Demand

Energy Australia has submitted an application to nearly double the planned capacity of its Marulan gas-fired power station in New South Wales, increasing it from the originally approved 800 megawatts (MW) to 1.4 gigawatts (GW). The modified proposal would consist of two open-cycle peaking generators intended to provide electricity when renewable energy sources like wind and solar are insufficient. The project, which links to the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline, aims to address anticipated energy demand, particularly from the rapidly growing data center sector in NSW. Analysts expect similar large-scale gas plants to emerge as coal-fired plants retire and nuclear energy remains off the table. However, experts have raised concerns about the economic viability of running such a large peaking facility and the long-term reliance on fossil fuels. While gas emits less CO2 than coal, critics argue that investing in new gas infrastructure risks locking Australia into outdated 20th-century energy technology. The federal Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is reviewing the application under the EPBC Act, with public exhibition expected around October. If approved, the plant could become operational by 2032, potentially costing billions of dollars and serving as one of Australia's largest gas-fired facilities.

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A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11734598/canada-energy-regulator-projects-power-generation-surge-wind-a-major-source/

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Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source
A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.
#Economy #Money #News #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734598/canada-energy-regulator-projects-power-generation-surge-wind-a-major-source/

Global News Calgary Mar 17

Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source
A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.
#Economy #Money #News #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734598/canada-energy-regulator-projects-power-generation-surge-wind-a-major-source/

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Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source
A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.
#Economy #Money #News #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734598/canada-energy-regulator-projects-power-generation-surge-wind-a-major-source/

Global News Mar 17

Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source
A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.
#Economy #Money #News #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11734598/canada-energy-regulator-projects-power-generation-surge-wind-a-major-source/