Risen Energy has expanded its 10-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) for their Merredin Solar Farm from 20 MW to 50 MW of electricity to BHP's Nickel West operations.
Commencing on 1st August, the additional 30 MW will be directed to BHP Nickel West's Kalgoorlie Smelter and reduce the smelters Scope 2 emissions by 30%. This follows the initial 20 MW which will be directed to BHP Nickel West's Kwinana Refinery and will cover up to 50% of its electricity use with solar power generated by Risen Energy's Merredin Solar farm.
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August 30, 2021
NSW declares 660 MW gas-fired power plant at Port Kembla as CSSI
A proposed AUD1.3 billion (US$805.5 million) hydrogen-gas turbine power station in Port Kembla has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI), given its importance to renewable ene...
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August 27, 2021
Eneos, Origin Energy start joint study for development of a Japan-Australia carbon-free hydrogen supply chain in Queensland
ENEOS Corporation has concluded a memorandum with Origin Energy to conduct a study on a potential business collaboration for the development of a CO2-free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Austr...
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August 25, 2021
Tender Launched for 1GW Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project in Australia
The government of Queensland and Powerlink in Australia has launched a request for information (RFI) seeking an adviser for Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) project.
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August 20, 2021
Decmil awarded AUD23mn EPC contract for 58 MW Crookwell 3 wind project in NSW
Australian builder Decmil Group Ltd has been selected by Global Power Generation (GPG) to deliver the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for the 58 MW Crookwell 3 wi...
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August 19, 2021
Syncline Energy plans to develop 600 MW Melton Renewable Energy Hub in Melbourne
Syncline Energy has revealed plans to build the Melton Renewable Energy Hub, a big battery project, near Melbourne. It will be located next to the Sydenham terminal station and will connect to the sta...
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