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AGL says Bayswater power station won't close early despite Tomago Aluminium's planned switch to renewable energy

Matthew Kelly
August 11 2021 - 8:00pm
Big switch: Tomago Aluminium chief executive Matt Howell said the smelter would primarily operate on renewable power at the end of this decade.
Big switch: Tomago Aluminium chief executive Matt Howell said the smelter would primarily operate on renewable power at the end of this decade.

AGL says it has no plans to accelerate the closure of Bayswater Power Station even if it does not provide Tomago Aluminium with power beyond the end of this decade.

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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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