Snuggery Power Station
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Snuggery Power Station is a power station near Tantanoola in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. It was built in 1978.[3] It is now owned by Synergen Power, a subsidiary of Engie Energy International.[4]
| Snuggery Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | South Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°39′52″S 140°24′57.7″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1978[1] |
| Operator | Synergen Power - International Power |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Diesel[2] |
| Turbine technology | Gas turbine |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 3 |
| Nameplate capacity | 63 MW |
The power station has a generating capacity of 63 MW, consisting of three diesel-fueled open cycle gas turbines.[2] It is used as a peaking power plant.[4] Engie announced in February 2024 that Snuggery and Port Lincoln diesel power plants would be taken out of regular service from July 2024, and fully closed in 2028,[5] serving as reserve power in the meantime.[6]