Located on 1,600 hectares of land, with a capacity to generate 1,434 megawatts, Stanwell Power Station is our largest operating site. Stanwell Power Station is committed to producing low-cost, reliable energy to assist industrial and residential growth in Queensland.
The fully automated station is recognised as one of the most efficient and economic coal-fired power stations in Australia. In 2002, Stanwell Power Station's Unit 4 achieved a 'world record' in continuous operation by a single generating unit by generating for 1,073 continuous days. This demonstrates the unit's high level of operational reliability as a result of our quality maintenance culture and the skill and acumen of our people.
In line with our commitment to environmental responsibility, we aim to reduce the levels of greenhouse gas emitted by Stanwell Power Station. The power station has an environmental management program in place that delivers improved energy efficiency, waste management practices and raw water usage.
Stanwell Power Station
| Location |
22 kilometres west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland |
| Generating capacity |
1,434 megawatts |
| Number of generating units |
Four |
| Equivalent homes powered at full capacity |
1.5 millon |
| Fuel Source |
Black coal |
| Water supply |
Fitzroy River |
| Energy production |
Energy is produced at 20,000 volts (20kV) and is increased to 275,000 volts by the generator transformer before being sent into the Queensland electricity grid |
| Grid entry point |
Power enters the Queensland high voltage electricity grid at Stanwell switchyard |
| Comissioned |
First unit commissioned in 1993, with the station becoming fully operational in 1996 |
| Construction cost |
$1.6 billion |
| Environmental accreditation |
Environmental Management System complies with ISO14001 |
Stanwell Power Station fact sheet