#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.

#GlobalWarming

"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

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