Tarong North Power Station
Coal fired power station in Queensland, Australia
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Tarong North Power Station is a 443-megawatt coal-fired power station on the same site as Tarong Power Station in the South Burnett. The Queensland Government commissioned the construction of the power station in November 1999.[1] Construction work began in 2000. The power station was initially owned by a 50/50 joint venture between Tarong Energy and TM Energy.[2] Full ownership of the power station by Tarong Energy was obtained in November 2009.[2]
| Tarong North Power Station | |
|---|---|
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| Country |
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| Location | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°46′33.98″S 151°54′52.18″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2003 |
| Owner | Stanwell Corporation |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Cooling source | Fresh |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 1 |
| Nameplate capacity | 443 MW |
The plant was opened in 2003 and is based on an energy-efficient supercritical design.[2] The Steam Generator was supplied by IHI and the steam turbine was manufactured by Toshiba.[3] Particulate emissions at the power station are reduced by bag filter technology.[2]
It is expected to close in 2036 or 2037 as part of Australia's coal phase out.[4]
Boondooma Dam was purpose-built to provide water to both Tarong and Tarong North power stations.[5] Coal is supplied from the nearby Meandu Mine.[3]
