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 energy capacity in New South Wales, Australia.
The proponent can now request assessment requirements to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which will be subject to extensive community consultation and a full environmental assessment. If approved, the new power station could be completed by 2024.
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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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August 13, 2021
Maoneng to use LFP batteries for 240 MWp/480 MWh Mornington battery project in Victoria
Australian renewable energy pioneer Maoneng plans to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its Battery Energy Storage System in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula as a result of their...
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