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While gas emits less CO2 than coal, critics argue that investing in new gas infrastructure risks locking Australia into outdated 20th-century energy technology.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.
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While gas emits less CO2 than coal, critics argue that investing in new gas infrastructure risks locking Australia into outdated 20th-century energy technology.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.
Gas made in USA per sostituire il GNL dal Qatar. Già rimpiazzati sette carichi su dieci perduti a causa della guerra nel Golfo Persico. L'operazione è stata facilitata dall’accordo che ha risolto il contenzioso con l'azienda statunitense Venture Global. Riguardo al gas russo, il CEO Nicola Monti conferma la disponibilità di ...
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#Australia’s largest carbon emitter proposes big expansion to WA #GasPower plant https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-largest-carbon-emitter-proposes-big-expansion-to-wa-gas-power-plant/
#Australian utility AGL #Energy is proposing an up to 250 megawatt expansion to its existing gas-fired #power plant in Kwinana, near Perth, that according to its application will emit 196,000 tonnes of #CO2 annually, for roughly 30 years.
Yep, #Australia. Really couldn’t give a kangaroos fart for the #Environment.
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Australia’s largest carbon emitter proposes big expansion to WA gas power plant
Australian utility proposes up to 250 megawatt expansion to existing gas-fired power plant near Perth that will emit 196,000 tonnes of CO2 a year for 30 years.
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"People still tend to think of gas as a vital industry to Australia, but the truth is, if anything, it costs the Australian economy."
This definitely needs to be more widely shared, as it debunks a common talking point. Apologies for the Bluesky link, it's the source I had for it.
#auspol #energytransition #gaspower #renewables #renewableenergy
https://bsky.app/profile/australiainstitute.org.au/post/3lfswrpjzpo2h
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People still tend to think of gas as a vital industry to Australia, but the truth is, if anything, it costs the Australian economy.
Throwback to Polly Hemming dropping some truth bombs on ABC The Drum 💣💥 #auspol
So, even with all the continuing fossil fuel (and related generation) subsidies renewables are starting to out-compete them! This is very good news.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/giant-batteries-drain-economics-gas-power-plants-2023-11-21/
#ClimateChange #gaspower #renewables #powerstorage
Giant batteries drain economics of gas power plants
Giant batteries that ensure stable power supply by offsetting intermittent renewable supplies are becoming cheap enough to make developers abandon scores of projects for gas-fired generation world-wide.
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