Stanwell is progressing detailed plans for a large-scale standalone battery at Tarong Power Station. The proposed 150 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) will help support energy system security and reliability. Stanwell acting CEO Adam Aspinall said large-scale energy storage would play an important role in Queensland’s future as higher levels of renewable energy… Read More
The Queensland Generator Safety Forum’s (QGSF) Health and Safety Innovation Awards were held in Brisbane on 29 April 2021. The QGSF is a representative group that is focused on improving health and safety throughout the energy industry by fostering collaboration. The awards are designed to recognise and share the pioneering contributions both teams and individuals… Read More
I am pleased to announce that the Stanwell Board has appointed Adam Aspinall as Stanwell’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 May 2021. Adam will remain in the role while the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer is undertaken. Adam is a mechanical engineer who commenced his profession with the Queensland Electricity Commission… Read More
The upcoming Unit 1 overhaul at Tarong power stations is set to bring a welcome boost to accommodation, hospitality and tourism sectors within the South Burnett. Creating 550 jobs, Tarong power stations Site Manager, Wayne Martyn, said the project will run for 50 days and includes 14,500 activities. “The overhaul attracts contractors to fill a… Read More
The Stanwell Board has reluctantly agreed to accept the resignation of Stanwell’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Van Breda. Richard will continue full time in the CEO role until 28 May 2021. Richard has led Stanwell through many challenges since his 2012 appointment to the position of CEO. Under his leadership Stanwell has consistently achieved a… Read More
This month, we welcomed Senior Commercial Accountant, Gugulethu Majakajaka, to our Tarong power stations team. We spoke to Gugulethu to learn more about the global career path that led her to Stanwell, what excites her most about her new role, and how she is settling into the South Burnett. When asked about her career journey… Read More
Stanwell Corporation (Stanwell), one of Australia’s largest energy generators, has revealed its plans to work together with its people, communities, unions and government as it commences its transition to a renewable energy future. At the Central Queensland Energy Futures Summit in Gladstone on Wednesday, Stanwell’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Van Breda, discussed the company’s plans… Read More
Five South Burnett organisations will share just over $93,000 in funding from Round 2 of Stanwell’s 2020/21 Tarong Community Partnership Fund. The fund aims to help projects that build social connectedness, lead to increased employment, improve access to critical services, enhance educational opportunities or build economic capacity and resilience in the South Burnett community. Read… Read More
A talented new class of recruits have powered up their careers by being accepted into Stanwell’s Graduate Program. Offering extensive on-the-job experience and formal training courses, Stanwell’s Graduate Program provides valuable opportunities for newcomers to the energy industry to develop their skill set and be mentored by highly experienced professionals and subject matter experts. The… Read More
Stanwell has voluntarily and proactively conducted PFAS surface-level and groundwater testing at all its operational sites in recent weeks. All of the results received to date, for all offsite releases into the environment, are within safe human health (drinking water) and environmental guidelines. PFAS is a chemical compound commonly used in firefighting foam throughout the… Read More
Rehabilitation is an essential part of responsible mining – and when the last excavator leaves a section of Stanwell’s Meandu Mine, it’s just the beginning for that section of land’s future. Owned by Stanwell, and located 25 kilometres south-east of Kingaroy in the South Burnett, Meandu Mine currently has four working pits. At the moment, Meandu’s purpose is… Read More
Earlier this year, Hannah Butcher completed her vacation program at Stanwell’s Tarong power stations as a Mechanical Engineering Student.Over a three-month period, Hannah gained insight into what it’s like to work in the energy generation industry, putting her theory into practice on real projects. Stanwell’s vacation program provides university students with the opportunity to gain… Read More
As one of Australia’s most operationally efficient coal-fired power stations, Stanwell Power Station plays an important role in ensuring security of electricity supply as Queensland transitions towards lower carbon energy generation. During 2019/20, Stanwell Corporation invested more than $50.0 million at Stanwell Power Station to ensure it continued to operate efficiently and meet its environmental… Read More
The Tarong power stations, located in the South Burnett, are using real-time data (known as continuous emissions monitoring system or CEMS data) to more accurately monitor and report emissions, and optimise their operations. Previously, Stanwell had used generic emissions factors to report its emissions at the Tarong power stations, as permitted under the National Pollutant… Read More
Ever wondered what a day in the life of an Environmental Manager at a power station was like? Our Tarong power stations Environmental Manager, Jayden Flint, reveals the ins and outs of his role and why he loves living in the South Burnett with his family. Whether he’s monitoring our performance in real-time and using… Read More
We recently sat down with Tarong power stations’ Site Manager, Wayne Martyn, to learn more about him, and his decision to return to Queensland and call the South Burnett home. Wayne kicked-off his exciting career after graduating Electrical Engineering at the Central Queensland University in 1991. “The first eight years of my career were spent… Read More
Vast Solar and Stanwell have announced a joint development agreement (JDA) to undertake a $10 million feasibility study for Vast Solar’s groundbreaking North West Queensland Hybrid Power Project (NWQHPP). The NWQHPP is a $600 million dispatchable renewable energy project located in Mount Isa that will power the local economy and resources sector with low-cost, reliable,… Read More
After the completion of their two-year Graduate Program, four of Stanwell’s graduates from the company’s 2019 intake have secured roles within the Queensland energy generation business. The pathway that these graduates have taken highlights the long-term career opportunities available at Stanwell and within the energy industry. Our former graduates share more about their experience and… Read More
This year marks an incredible milestone for two of Stanwell’s Senior Technicians, David Krogh and Dave Richardson, celebrating 40 years’ service at the Tarong power stations. We caught up with them to learn more about how they landed in the energy industry, what they’ve learnt in their 40 years, and what this milestone means to… Read More
In a recent address to Stanwell’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Stanwell’s CEO, Richard Van Breda, reiterated how ‘mission-critical’ inclusion and diversity is for the company’s long-term future. International Women’s Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of women at Stanwell and talk openly about the things we can all do to bring… Read More
Stanwell’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Richard Van Breda, makes the case for Stanwell’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. For Stanwell’s CEO, Richard Van Breda, inclusion and diversity (I&D) are about far more than targets, they’re about recognising that organisations need to reflect and represent the communities they operate within. Stanwell, like many organisations, recognises the… Read More
Having trouble understanding your electricity bill? Here’s what you need to know to demystify the jargon and make sense of what you’re being charged. They say you get what you pay for, but when you don’t know exactly what you’re paying for, it’s easy to feel like you might be getting shortchanged. The contents of… Read More
Stanwell will vigorously defend a class action brought against it by law firm Piper Alderman. The class action makes false and misleading claims about Stanwell’s market conduct. Stanwell has always acted in the best interests of its customers and complied with the rules of the National Electricity Market. The National Electricity Market is heavily monitored… Read More
An electrifying new class of trainees and apprentices will kick-start their careers in the energy industry at Stanwell Power Station and Tarong power stations. Stanwell’s apprenticeship and traineeship programs provide structured opportunities for participants to develop their skills in line with industry training standards. Our apprentices and trainees earn money while learning from highly experienced… Read More
Stanwell operates two of the most efficient and reliable coal-fired power stations in the country, providing reliable power for Queensland 24 hours a day. Tarong North Power Station, in the South Burnett, is an advanced cycle coal-fired unit, which uses super-critical boiler technology, making it one of the most efficient coal-fired power stations in Australia…. Read More
Stanwell is casting the net nationwide for expressions of interest from renewable energy projects looking to play a key role in Queensland’s transition to a lower carbon future. Stanwell CEO Richard Van Breda said that Stanwell was undertaking an expression of interest process to identify high quality renewable energy projects based in Queensland that could… Read More
For Stanwell, powering Queensland is about more than just providing electricity – it’s about empowering the communities in which we operate to be vibrant, prosperous, and inclusive. The Stanwell Power Station Community Partnership Fund helps bright sparks to realise their vision for a better future. It’s dedicated to helping projects that build social connectedness, lead… Read More
As the National Electricity Market transitions to a more decentralised system with a mix of renewable energy generation such as wind and solar, there is concern that the existing market design may not evolve fast enough to accommodate the changing needs of the electricity system, market participants and customers. The current market is based on… Read More
On Wednesday 20 January 2021, law firm Piper Alderman announced it had launched a Queensland Energy Class Action against Stanwell and CS Energy, in the Federal Court of Australia. While we have not seen the claim, we understand that Piper Alderman is alleging Stanwell misused its market power to influence wholesale electricity prices. Stanwell strongly… Read More
As of 3.30 pm today, as far as we are aware, the class action proposed by law firm Piper Alderman had not yet been registered in the Federal Court of Australia. Until the claim is registered, we won’t know the specifics of the allegations, however we understand that Piper Alderman is alleging Stanwell misused its… Read More
The Stanwell Tarong Community Partnership Fund is dedicated to helping projects that build social connectedness, lead to increased employment, improve access to critical services, enhance educational opportunities or build economic capacity, preparedness and resilience in the community surrounding the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine. There were three successful applicants in round one of the… Read More
To keep supplying reliable energy to Queensland, Stanwell’s Meandu Mine dragline ‘Hannibal’ will undertake an overhaul from 28 January to 25 March 2021. The eight-week maintenance overhaul program on the dragline ensures the reliability, efficiency and safety of this crucial mining machine. Stanwell and Downer EDI, who operate the mine, share the key priority of… Read More
Stanwell is aware that people are being contacted with fake offers of employment from individuals and organisations claiming to be Stanwell. The Stanwell name and logo have been used on documentation without authority. Stanwell has reported the activity to the authorities. If you receive an email or message that you think is suspicious, please visit… Read More
For sixty years, Mica Creek Power Station has been a feature in the Mount Isa community. Not just as a prominent fixture on the horizon, but it has played an important role keeping the lights on, industry running and providing a place of work for over the past 60 years for thousands of people. We… Read More
Young people from Cherbourg have become the latest to graduate from a Queensland program helping at-risk youths get their lives back on track. The Queensland Department of Youth Justice’s Transition 2 Success (T2S) program helps young people who are involved with the youth justice system – or are at-risk of entering the system – to… Read More
Overall COVID-19 has had minimal impact on peak demand across the National Electricity Market (NEM). At the peak of lockdowns an estimated 4.3 million Australians (Roy Morgan, 2020) were working from home with many employers now shifting to hybrid work from home/work from office models. This increase in working from home has seen electricity demand… Read More
Living true to our values of, ‘We care’, ‘We adapt’, ‘We deliver’, our people work hard to ensure they continuously strive to achieve zero harm. Recently, Stanwell’s achievements were recognised at the Queensland Generator Safety Forum (QGSF) 2020 awards, with our team taking home three of the four awards. The QGSF awards recognise and share… Read More
Queensland has taken another step towards becoming a green hydrogen production and export powerhouse, with the formation of a consortium between Queensland-owned Stanwell Corporation and Japanese energy company Iwatani Corporation, Japan’s largest hydrogen supplier. Stanwell CEO Richard Van Breda said the consortium will see planning progressed on a new renewable hydrogen export facility in Gladstone… Read More
Stanwell State School’s Digi Tech camp and Colour Run connected five regional schools for two fun-filled days of projects and activities. Fostering social connectedness, the event brought together students and families from throughout the community, including families with prior-to-school-age children. Participants took part in a range of activities to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and… Read More
Since September, our team at Tarong power stations has been undertaking an intense overhaul program, to ensure the reliable supply of electricity over the coming summer period. This includes the recently completed Tarong Power Station Unit 2 overhaul and the Tarong North Power Station overhaul, currently underway. Preparing and undertaking a major overhaul is challenging… Read More
Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home. Tragically, that right isn’t always respected – and that’s why organisations like South Burnett CTC play such a vital role in the community. Originally established in 1983 as a community training centre to address high levels of youth unemployment, South Burnett CTC has expanded… Read More
Stanwell Corporation Limited’s (Stanwell’s) strict governance arrangements for senior executive remuneration mean senior executives cannot be paid more than the market median. This means 50 per cent of senior executives in comparable roles in the energy and services industry, are paid more than Stanwell’s senior executives. Remuneration recommendations are made by independent remuneration consultants using… Read More
Stanwell Corporation Limited’s (Stanwell’s) 2019/20 financial results reflect a challenging year, navigating both the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid and uncertain changes in the Australian energy markets. Despite it being a turbulent year, Stanwell’s generation portfolio achieved an average availability of 88.8 per cent (against average availability of 87.7 per cent in 2018/19). Stanwell Chief… Read More
The South Burnett Times recently ran a story on the Tanduringie State School’s Containers for Change initiative . Stanwell has been supporting the cause, by donating and collecting containers for the school. After Tanduringie State School’s main fundraiser for the year was cancelled due to COVID-19, the community of Maidenwell rallied together to raise $5000… Read More
Hundreds of people in the South Burnett region rely on SB Care, every day, to help them safely stay at home. SB Care provides vital services for those who are aged, frail and people with a disability and their carers. Just like SB Care, we agree all people who live in our host communities are… Read More
Stanwell is one of the most reliable energy providers in the National Electricity Market, with assets operating at 94.4 per cent reliability during the 2019/20 year (95.5 per cent in 2018/19). The information presented in The Australia Institute’s discussion paper released on 7 September 2020 is factually inaccurate. This is not the first time inaccurate… Read More
Our team at Tarong are planning for the upcoming Tarong North Power Station outage commencing in late October. To their surprise they recently received an important 160 tonne delivery eight weeks early – new primary economisers. What’s that you ask? Primary economisers preheat water prior to it entering the boiler. They will be used to… Read More
Tarong Power Station’s upcoming $36.2 million Unit 2 overhaul is set to inject a much-needed boost into the South Burnett’s hospitality, accommodation and tourism sectors. Tarong power stations Acting Site Manager, David Janes, said ensuring the safety of the 550 overhaul contractors, Tarong Power Station workforce and the entire South Burnett community was the site’s… Read More
A sales deal with Stanwell Corporation has opened the way for construction to kick off next year on the $1.5 billion Clarke Creek wind farm. Energy Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the project was expected to create 350 jobs. Partners Lacour Energy and Goldwind are behind the planned wind farm, to be built about 150… Read More
Queensland’s transition to a renewable energy future is another step closer thanks to a 348 MW offtake agreement between Stanwell and Clarke Creek Wind Farm. Located in the heart of Central Queensland approximately 150 km north-west of Rockhampton, construction of the two-stage project is expected to commence in 2021, with the clean energy generated expected… Read More
Households and small businesses buy electricity from their energy retailer, not directly from the wholesale market. Retailers offer households and small businesses a retail contract or ‘plan’ for supplying electricity. The plan sets out how consumers will be charged for their energy over a fixed period of time. The wholesale cost of electricity supplied by… Read More
National Electricity Market The National Electricity Market (NEM) is a wholesale electricity market in which generators (like Stanwell) sell electricity and retailers buy it to on-sell to consumers. There are more than 100 generators and retailers participating in the market, so it is highly competitive. All electricity generated is sold through the NEM. It is… Read More
Stanwell Chief Executive Officer, Richard Van Breda, recently spoke with Enlit Australia Event Director, Michael Silber. In this interview, Richard, discusses energy transition strategies and the role of hydrogen in power generation. Stanwell plays a significant role in providing reliable, secure and affordable energy to the people of Queensland and is adapting its portfolio so… Read More
A major overhaul at one of the South Burnett’s biggest employers will bring millions of dollars in stimulus to the local economy. A $36.2 million overhaul at Tarong Power Station will see a peak workforce of more than 500 workers. The two-month overhaul of Unit 2 is part of the power station’s regular maintenance works,… Read More
Three apprentice and trainee jobs are now available for Central Queenslanders interested in the energy industry. As part of its 2021 apprentice and trainee program, Stanwell is looking for an electrical instrumentation apprentice, a mechanical fitter and turner apprentice, and a business trainee for its power station south-west of Rockhampton. Read the full article on… Read More
Central Queensland locals could kick-start their careers in the energy industry thanks to Stanwell’s Apprentice and Trainee Program. Helping generate skills in the region for over 20 years, Stanwell Power Station Site Manager, Angie Zahra, said Stanwell’s Apprentice and Trainee Program offers opportunities for local people of all ages and experience to learn new skills…. Read More
A major overhaul project at Stanwell Power Station will create more than 600 short-term jobs and potentially deliver an injection of $10 million in flow-on economic activity to the Rockhampton region and Capricorn Coast. Stanwell has been working closely with Queensland Health to develop and implement a COVID-19 safety plan for both the overhaul workforce… Read More
Mining Tenement and Planning Advisor, Scott Cullen, joined Stanwell as a fresh-faced graduate all the way back in 2009 and late last year reached 10 the year milestone with Stanwell. We caught up with Scott to learn more about his career journey, what he’s learned from a decade at Stanwell, and career achievements that he’s… Read More
Does a life filled with learning, travelling around the world, solving complex problems and having a genuine impact on the operations of a business appeal to you? Those are just some of the opportunities provided through a career in engineering (along with analysing the odd spreadsheet!). As Tuesday 23 June marks International Women in Engineering… Read More
South Burnett locals could kick-start their careers in the energy industry thanks to Stanwell’s Apprentice and Trainee Program. Brad Perry, General Manager Generation at Stanwell, said Stanwell’s Apprentice and Trainee Program offers opportunities for local people of all ages and experience to learn new skills. Whether they are seeking a role change or wanting to… Read More
South Burnett locals could kick-start their careers in the energy industry thanks to Stanwell’s Apprentice and Trainee Program. Brad Perry, General Manager Generation at Stanwell, said Stanwell’s Apprentice and Trainee Program offers opportunities for local people of all ages and experience to learn new skills. Whether they are seeking a role change or wanting to… Read More
Stanwell strongly refutes any allegations of misuse of market power at any time over the past five years. Stanwell has been totally transparent in its trading activities in the wholesale electricity market and has acted in accordance with market rules and conventions. The National Electricity Market is one of the most scrutinised and regulated competitive… Read More
A $50 million overhaul starts at Stanwell Power Station next month, bringing 150 local jobs and 450 specialist workers the government hopes will help stimulate Rockhampton accommodation providers. The two-month project will focus on overhauling one of the station’s four generating units. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the overhaul was yet another measure taken to bounce… Read More
Stanwell is now accepting expressions of interest for our Early Career Programs in 2021 and beyond. Our 2021 intake will include a range of roles across our sites in the Central Queensland, South Burnett and Brisbane regions. Our early career programs are a great way to kick start your career in the energy industry as… Read More
The 218 MW gas-fired Mica Creek Power Station, located six kilometres from Mount Isa, will be placed into cold storage after 1 January 2021. The power station is owned by Stanwell Corporation, and commenced operation as a coal-fired power station in the 1960s. It is not connected to the National Electricity Network and currently supplies… Read More
Since 2006, Stanwell’s EX5500-5 excavator has clocked up an impressive 80,000 working hours. To this day, it still continues to work at 90 per cent availability at Meandu Mine in the South Burnett. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Hitachi Construction Machinery, Stanwell’s General Manager Mining, Jacob Orbell, and Asset Manager – Mining, Jim Young,… Read More
(Story sourced from South Burnett Times) Even though the nature of the job means many cannot work from home, Stanwell is committed to keeping lights on across the state. Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine is responding to and implementing a range of measures to ensure the safety of their staff, families and communities in… Read More
During 2018/19, Stanwell Corporation invested more than $50.0 million at Stanwell Power Station to ensure it operates efficiently and meets its environmental compliance obligations. The station is one of Australia’s most emissions efficient coal-fired power stations. Stanwell Power Station’s emissions levels, as outlined in 2018/19 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data, reflect the fact that it… Read More
As reported in the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI), emissions for the Tarong power stations (which include Tarong Power Station and Tarong North Power Station), decreased between 2017/18 and 2018/19. The power stations, which are located 45 kilometres south east of Kingaroy, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet Queensland’s energy demand,… Read More
Mica Creek Power Station, six kilometres outside Mount Isa, increased its generation in 2018/19 to supply electricity to the mining and minerals industry in north-west Queensland. While the gas-fired power station has been servicing the region for almost 60 years, it was in cold storage from February 2016 until mid-2017, due to reduced demand. Mica… Read More
Stanwell is actively monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation and we are undertaking ongoing reviews to determine if additional actions or measures are needed. Over recent weeks we have put extensive planning and procedures in place to ensure we continue to deliver a reliable source of energy to Queensland homes, businesses and hospitals. Our primary… Read More
Stanwell is actively monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation and we are undertaking ongoing reviews to determine if additional actions or measures are needed. A significant amount of preparedness activity has taken place over the past few weeks, and there has been a concentrated effort across Stanwell’s sites to ensure we can continue to deliver… Read More
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $1.25 million in funding for Stanwell to assess the feasibility of a renewable hydrogen demonstration plant co-located near Stanwell Power Station in Central Queensland. Stanwell is aiming to encourage the growth of a hydrogen export industry in Central Queensland which would drive energy load growth in… Read More
Tarong power stations Electrical Apprentice, Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive. These were the words which drove Cherie to become the first woman at Tarong power stations to complete an Electrical Apprenticeship. Read SouthBurnett.com.au’s full article here.
“I think you’ve come to the wrong class and I don’t think you’ll be able to complete these subjects.” These are the stinging comments Stanwell Power Station’s Reporting Analyst Programmer, Devi Kakani was told by a university classmate as she embarked on her career in engineering and computer science. At university, Devi was the only… Read More
Stanwell joins the Australian Hydrogen Council as part of its commitment to supporting the growth of hydrogen markets, both domestically and via international export. Stanwell’s General Manager Commercial Strategy Delivery, Richard Jeffery said Stanwell was committed to progressing the development of a large-scale, low emissions, hydrogen export industry in Central Queensland. “We are proud to… Read More
For the past three months, Cristina Rennie joined our Asset Management and Operational Risk team as an Electrical Engineering Vacation Student. Currently halfway through studying a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Queensland, Cristina has had a natural love for all things STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) since she… Read More
As reported in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS), the total emissions for Stanwell Corporation Limited, one of Queensland’s largest electricity generators, have decreased from 2017/18 to 2018/19. Stanwell Chief Executive Officer Richard Van Breda said Stanwell generated more than 19,200 GWh in 2018/19, representing approximately one-third of the State’s total energy demand,… Read More
While the recent rain has helped replenish some water supplies throughout the South Burnett, we are continuing to implement and investigate several water saving strategies at Tarong power stations. In this Energy Explainer video series, Acting General Manager Environment and Assurance, Troy Cook, explains where we source our water for use at Tarong power stations… Read More
Executive General Manager Energy Trading and Commercial Strategy, Stephen Quilter, and General Manager Commercial Strategy Delivery, Richard Jeffery, visited Gladstone to share their vision for Stanwell’s potential role in a Central Queensland hydrogen industry this week. They joined Gladstone Engineering Alliance and National Energy Resources Association (NERA) for a Hydrogen Industry Briefing to discuss the… Read More
It’s an exciting time for our Environment team with a range of key initiatives underway across Stanwell’s sites. As well as the day-to-day responsibilities of the team, some of the key projects the team is currently involved in include: Ambient air quality modelling at Stanwell and Tarong power stations; Optimising on waste reform – for… Read More
Tarong power stations welcomed in four new apprentices and four trainees this week. Energy Minister Anthony Lynham said the new recruits were among more than 100 apprentices statewide starting their careers with the state’s publicly owned electricity companies. Tarong power stations have been developing its people and providing a learning ground to grow and be… Read More
We recently welcomed the next generation of apprentices and trainees to our Stanwell Power Station team. With a proud history of providing the best resources available for people to progress their careers, Stanwell is proud to welcome them and introduce them to a learning ground full of opportunities. Read The Morning Bulletin’s full article here.
We recently welcomed the next generation of apprentices and trainees to our Stanwell team. Fourteen apprentices and trainees this week took their first steps towards bright careers within the energy industry, at Stanwell Power Station, Tarong power stations. With a history of providing the best resources available for people to progress their careers, Stanwell… Read More
In 2019, over 40 teams from across our sites participated in the Virgin Pulse Challenge – a health and wellbeing initiative that encourages people to step up their fitness and adopt new healthy habits. The challenge was a huge success, with steppers across Stanwell clocking a total of 238,205 kilometres over the 100 day period…. Read More
It has been an exciting month for Tarong power stations, with the completion of a major milestone in the journey to centralised operations. Over the past four years our Tarong engineering and operations teams have put in a significant amount of work to enable the control of the Tarong North supercritical unit and associated station… Read More
Downer EDI has been reappointed as mine contractor of Meandu Mine under a new five year contract with Stanwell. The deal follows a competitive and rigorous twelve-month tender process. Stanwell Chief Executive Officer, Richard Van Breda, said that while the new contract delivers substantial benefits to both Stanwell and Downer EDI, the arrangement will result… Read More
As we head into the New Year, communities across Queensland grapple with the effects of long-term drought conditions. The adverse impacts the state’s persistent dry weather and drought is having on our communities, particularly in the South Burnett, is front of mind for our business. Water is an essential requirement for thermal electricity generation, as… Read More
Stanwell has a vision for a large-scale, low emissions, hydrogen export industry in Central Queensland. Central Queensland is an ideal location for scaling up the hydrogen industry due to its high quality renewable energy resources, available land and water and access to major port infrastructure. It also has relevant recent experience in delivering new, large-scale… Read More
Starting his Stanwell journey fresh out of university, Stanwell Power Station’s Mechanical Plant Engineer, Mitchell Horn, truly has had a taste of everything Stanwell. From his time as a Graduate Engineer at Tarong power stations, to working on the development of the asset management framework in Brisbane, his trip up the east coast took a… Read More
In 2005, a fresh-faced Angela Robertson stepped off a flight from Scotland unsure of what the future had in store for her as she made Australia her new home. Fourteen years later and Angela has firmly made her mark as Stanwell’s Digital Content Designer. Here, she answers some questions to explain how she worked her… Read More
Principal Analyst Markets and Commercial, Lyn Parfitt-Brown recently celebrated an incredible milestone, reaching 25 years in the energy industry. Lyn reflects on what this milestone means to her, how things have changed and some of her career highlights so far. What does it mean to you to celebrate 25 years in the energy industry? It… Read More
Shoes and socks were put to the side, as energy traders from across Australia and Singapore proudly donned their bare feet and took to the green for a good cause. An annual event for Stanwell, the 2019 Stanwell Classic Barefoot Bowls Day brought together 61 businesses to compete for the sought-after Stanwell Perpetual Trophy and… Read More
Last week, our people from Stanwell Power Station joined neighbours for an end of year community catch-up. A great chance to sit down and share conversation (and some great steak burgers) with members from our communities, where the value of community connection rang true. With a sea of yellow present in the Stanwell Hall, it… Read More
Stanwell’s retiring Executive General Manager Business Services, Jenny Gregg, has played a key role in Stanwell’s Tarong Community Partnership Fund over the last ten years. The fund has distributed close to $2 million dollars towards South Burnett community projects. A special morning tea was held at Mulanah Gardens on Tuesday to thank Jenny for her… Read More
Stanwell’s hydrogen project team returned from Asia this week following a successful trip discussing Stanwell’s hydrogen project. Facilitated by Austrade and Trade Investment Queensland the team met with 14 companies and government agencies across Japan and Korea. The project received an overwhelmingly positive response and Stanwell anticipates further discussions with a number of potential partners…. Read More
Each November, just take a look to your left or your right and chances are you’ll see a family member, friend, or co-worker sporting a new, fuzzy addition just below their nose. This is likely a result of their participation in the Movember event – a month-long awareness and fundraising campaign around men’s health which… Read More
This week, there has been a lot of commentary about the reliability standard for the National Electricity Market. Reliability is about having sufficient capacity in the system to generate and transport electricity to meet consumer demand. This is different to security which refers to the ability of the power system to continue operating within acceptable… Read More
Stanwell has partnered with the men of Yarraman & District Men’s Shed, who have been busy working on a new kitchen and meeting space. Since its opening in June, the Shed has been alive with camaraderie, welcoming the men of Yarraman and those from the surrounding district to connect and share knowledge. The aim of… Read More
Hard hats, safety glasses and hi-vis vests became part of the uniform for students from St Mary’s Catholic College last week. The year eight students visited Meandu Mine as part of their environmental sustainability studies. Students toured the mine, and met with a range of people across the site including tyre fitters, senior mine geologist,… Read More