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Stanwell is Queensland’s leading provider of electricity and energy solutions to the National Electricity Market, and large energy users along the eastern seaboard of Australia. We are one of the top 3 energy generators in Australia.
With almost 30 years of continuous operations with coal-fired power stations and renewable power assets, our experience in working with communities and partners to build, operate, maintain and sell energy is being applied to the next decade of energy transformation.
On this site, you’ll be able to explore our current assets and the growing pipeline of renewable energy and storage projects we are driving throughout Queensland to deliver on the Queensland Government’s renewable energy target of 80% by 2035.
Come with us on the journey to Energy’s Future.
Stanwell owns and operates two coal-fired power stations, providing reliable baseload electricity to meet current demand. Our coal-fired stations will be transitioned into Clean Energy Hubs over the next decade, ushering in a new lower-emissions energy future.
Stanwell buys energy from independent renewable energy generators, partnering with them during planning and construction stages, to secure an offtake pipeline of clean energy for our current and future customers.
Stanwell sells electricity directly to large commercial and industrial energy users and indirectly through the National Energy Market (NEM). Our Energy Solutions team is known for their excellent service, providing tailored energy solutions for customers today, and supporting them on their sustainable energy journeys.
Stanwell invests in exciting renewable and firming energy projects in partnership with the private sector and industry players. In shaping the future of clean energy, we are exploring innovative options for energy generation and energy firming with world leaders in energy transformation.
Stanwell have been optimising, operating and maintaining power stations for over 40 years. We are taking that knowledge and applying our processes, procedures, tools and skills into the management of new renewable energy and firming energy assets. This division will be a leading future employer for the energy industry.
Stanwell take great care to operate transparently and collaboratively with our local communities, businesses, organisations and councils. Local is where our hearts lie, and we invest to support local social needs and to ensure local procurement opportunities are shared.
Stanwell understands that new technology needs understanding and new skills. We have a range of articles and videos on how different technologies work available in the Info Hub and are on hand to unpack technology with communities at any stage. Our commitment to education also includes the development of a multi-million-dollar Future Energy Innovation and Training Hub (FEITH) to train both existing and new energy workers into clean energy jobs.
Stanwell's employee numbers are growing and we are adding new projetcs and locations to our porfolio all the time. We are a great place to work, offering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where your career can flourish. We value care, ability to adapt and commitment to delivering.
This is what we are working for - being a responsible, ethical and sustainable business for future generations. Stanwell has development a sustainability road map, and five commitments to ensure the transformation of energy leads to the bright future we all deserve.
Stanwell has strengthened its partnership with Australian renewable energy powerhouse Genex, boosting its renewable energy portfolio and creating additional clean energy jobs.
15 September 2024
Work on Stanwell’s mega battery projects power ahead
14 August 2024
Stanwell appoint dedicated CQUniversity Research Chair
01 August 2024
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