Energy from Fossil Fuels

The heat goes on: Breakdowns at gas and coal plants in NSW, 2018

by Mark Ogge and Bill Browne

Authors

Mark Ogge

Principal Advisor

Bill Browne

Director, Democracy & Accountability Program

Media release

A breakdown every fortnight: NSW gas & coal power 2018

So far in 2018, there have been 27 major breakdowns at gas and coal power stations in NSW. Every coal power station experienced at least one breakdown. The Tallawarra gas power station experienced three breakdowns. Aging plants Liddell and Vales Point experienced the most breakdowns.

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