National Electricity Market data puts Kurri Kurri gas plant's viability in question

Matthew Kelly
Updated July 22 2021 - 7:34am, first published 5:00am
In the spotlight: The government is pushing ahead with the $600 million 1000 megawatt gas-fired peaker at Kurri on the basis that it will be needed to provide stability to the grid following the closure of Liddell power station in 2023.
In the spotlight: The government is pushing ahead with the $600 million 1000 megawatt gas-fired peaker at Kurri on the basis that it will be needed to provide stability to the grid following the closure of Liddell power station in 2023.

Fresh doubts have been raised about the viability of the federal government's proposed Kurri Kurri gas peaking plant following the release of new data showing demand for gas is declining.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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