Tallawarra B gas generator finally ready for the grid, just in time for cold snap
EnergyAustralia’s new gas-fired power station, Tallawarra B, in Wollongong is finally operational after a long commissioning period that started in February.
The $300 million, 320 megawatt (MW) facility – the first gas fired generator to enter the NSW grid in a decade – first joined the grid last last year and was formally opened in early February, and was expected to be fully commissioned within weeks.
“On the coldest of winter days, New South Wales typically requires all generating assets running to ensure system reliability,” said EnergyAustralia managing director Mark Collette.
With coal assets retiring, we know Tallawarra B’s role will be an important one in keeping the lights on for homes and businesses in the state over the coming years.