Port Kembla Power Station, Australia
Name of the Project
Port Kembla Power Station.
Location
New South Wales, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Australian Industrial Power, a subsidiary of Tattarang’s energy division, Squadron Energy.
Project Description
The power station will become Australia’s biggest dual-fuel – gas and green hydrogen – power station.
The power station will have an estimated capacity of 635 MW and will be capable of operating on up to 50% hydrogen by volume from the start of operations. It is projected to operate on 100% renewable energy by 2030.
The project will use natural gas from the new Port Kembla gas terminal once complete to generate power for the National Electricity Market.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create 600 to 700 construction jobs and 25 to 35 ongoing jobs.
Capital Expenditure
A$1.3-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Subject to the conclusion of formal project, environmental and grid connection approvals, the power station could be operational and supply electricity directly to New South Wales customers from 2024/25.
Latest Developments
The New South Wales state government awarded critical state significant infrastructure status to the proposed power station in August 2021.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Squadron Energy, tel +61 8 6460 4949.
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