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Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station overhaul to boost South Burnett economy
Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station overhaul to boost South Burnett economy
17 September 2024
ENERGY.
GENERATED.
Stanwell owns and operates the leading coal-fired power stations in Queensland. The Tarong and Stanwell power stations have been providing power for the past 40 and 30 years respectively. They are flagship assets in the current electricity grid. Our assets are operated, maintained and managed with a dedicated team of people working around the clock to ensure reliable supply of electricity for the people and businesses of Queensland.
CURRENT RENEWABLE GENERATION
Stanwell’s own pipeline for renewable energy is growing fast, and to support this we are already off-taking renewable generated energy through these Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to supply our customers. PPAs will become continue to be a growing element of our generation mix as we transition to firmed, renewable energy. New PPAs are coming online every year, and you can find out more about these under ENERGY PROJECTS.
OUR CURRENT RENEWABLE GENERATION IS PROVIDED BY:
- Blue Grass Solar Farm - 49 MW
- Longreach Solar Farm - 17.4 MW
- Oakey Solar Farm - 25 MW
- Whitsunday Solar Farm - 57.5 MW
- Kidston Solar Farm - 50 MW
MAP OF CURRENT ELECTRICITY GENERATION:
The chart shows real-time data (5-minute) for each state including current dispatch price, demand, generation and flows. (Source: AEMO)
Operations News
Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station overhaul to boost South Burnett economy Stanwell to vigorously defend class action 
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- Energy Market
Stanwell to vigorously defend class action
Stanwell and another Queensland Government-owned energy company, CS Energy, are defending a class action that is due to commence on June 3, 2024.
29 May 2024
Stanwell’s 2022/23 Annual Report Released 
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- Energy Market
Stanwell’s 2022/23 Annual Report Released
Amidst a range of challenges, the past 12 months has produced many positive advancements for Stanwell’s and Queensland’s energy transformation. 2022/23 was a significant year for our business.
28 September 2023
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