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Jul 22

Clarke Creek Wind Farm construction commences

Clarke Creek Wind Farm has reached a major milestone today, with a ground-breaking ceremony marking the commencement of construction. The Clarke Creek Wind Farm is an 800 MW wind project...

Jun 22

CQ-H2 project receives $15m funding for FEED Study

The Queensland Government has committed $15 million from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund to support Stanwell to progress the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study for...

Jun 22

Japan trade mission: a great success for CQ-H2 project

Deputy Premier Steven Miles joined Stanwell CEO Michael O’Rourke and other members of the Stanwell team on a trade mission to Japan last week. During the visit, the Deputy Premier...

Apr 22

Gladstone set to become world-leading hydrogen hub

Today, the Australian Government via its Clean Hydrogen Industrial Hubs program announced $69.2 million in funding to Stanwell to support the development of a Central Queensland Hydrogen Hub. The Central...

Mar 22

How is land rehabilitated after mining?

It’s a long road to rehabilitation — planning for rehabilitation starts before mining activities can even begin, and when mining finishes it’s followed by rehabilitation implementation, monitoring, and maintenance. From...

Mar 22

Exploring future land uses for Meandu Mine

A whopping 590 hectares of land has been rehabilitated at Stanwell’s Meandu Mine, over its life, with the entire area returned to native vegetation to ensure a seamless ecosystem with...

Mar 22

Power on after university with Stanwell’s 2023 Graduate Program

Stanwell will open applications for its 2023 Graduate Program from 28 March 2022. The three-year graduate program is designed to develop graduate capabilities, expand networks and ignite the careers of...

Mar 22

Wambo Wind Farm to propel renewable energy transformation

Wambo Wind Farm – a proposed 252 MW wind farm project in the Western Downs region of Queensland – has been shortlisted to receive investment through the Queensland Renewable Energy...

Mar 22

How Stanwell is lighting the way to a brighter future for women

At Stanwell, we’re working to help women build a brighter future from the ground up. From bridging the gender pay gap to introducing industry-leading parental care initiatives and implementing talent...

Feb 22

Meandu Mine gets tick of approval for the largest area of native vegetation rehabilitation in Queensland

Stanwell’s Meandu Mine has received approval from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, certifying that approximately 153 hectares of land at the mine has been rehabilitated. This marks the...

Feb 22

Building stronger communities with Stanwell

Stanwell’s Marketing and Communication Coordinator, Karen Wall, has a genuine passion for seeing the communities we operate in grow and thrive – because they are her communities too. Karen began...

Feb 22

Working to protect the habitat of some of Queensland’s most vulnerable residents

When we think of pigeons, we often associate them with the feral pigeons (or rats of the sky as they are sometimes less-affectionately known) which cause damage to properties and...

Dec 21

Employee spotlight: Jack Hume celebrates 40 years in the energy industry

Recently, Tarong power stations Production Technician, Jack Hume, celebrated his 40-year anniversary working in the Queensland energy industry. We caught up with Jack to learn more about how he landed...

Dec 21

Employee spotlight: Carmen celebrates 10 years at Tarong power stations

Administration Assistant, Carmen Ashen, recently celebrated a special milestone, reaching a decade at our Tarong power stations (TPS). Carmen reflects on what this milestone means to her, how things have...

Dec 21

Stanwell solar deal to power hydrogen production in Central Queensland

Stanwell Corporation’s proposed 3,000 MW green hydrogen electrolysis facility at Aldoga, 20 kilometres west of Gladstone, has moved a step closer to being powered by Queensland sunshine. Stanwell, and international...

Nov 21

Working in partnership with South Burnett community organisation to achieve long lasting benefits

As the saying goes, diamonds are created under pressure, and this sentiment has rung true in the latest round of the Tarong Community Partnership Fund with four fantastic applications being...

Nov 21

Driving business insights with our data strategy

Data and Digital Manager, Jamie Glenn, heads up Stanwell’s ICT Data and Digital team, which serves two functions: to ensure data is discoverable, understandable, and trusted to inform key insights...

Nov 21

Putting theory into practice

We recently welcomed Electrical Engineering Student, Montana Dawson, to our Stanwell Power Station as she completes a seven-month vacation program at the site with our engineering team. We caught up...

Nov 21

Turn of events: Why COVID can’t keep our communities down

Stanwell is pleased to see the communities where we operate delivering COVID-safe events and celebrations that are bringing people together and helping regional areas remain connected. Stanwell employees and their...

Oct 21

Powering the reduction of young worker injuries with YOLO

Continuing our recognition of National Safe Work Month, we turn our attention to the final theme – be safe. The theme considers the ongoing process of managing and monitoring work...

Oct 21

Stanwell operations going digital

Stanwell and Tarong power stations are now set to simplify and improve how they perform work, following the approval of FSM Fieldworker software to be used on digital devices. Stanwell’s...

Oct 21

Stanwell sparky makes 1,500 km trek east to keep powering Queensland

When Stanwell’s Mica Creek Power Station was retired earlier this year, it was the end of one chapter and the start of another for our Power Systems Electrical Tradesperson, Jon...

Oct 21

Powering careers and ensuring our people thrive

Investing in our peoples’ learning and development has long been a key priority at Stanwell as we work to ensure our workforce is future ready. Stanwell offers a wide range...

Oct 21

The guardians of Mica Creek

Mica Creek Power Station once boasted a workforce in the hundreds during its heyday, but now, several months since the Mount Isa power station was taken out of operation, just...

Oct 21

Upgrading Stanwell’s data visualisation and real-time communication capabilities

Stanwell’s Energy Trading team’s access to real-time data was recently given a major upgrade. Stanwell’s Operational Excellence team has implemented a new system, PI Vision, allowing everyone across the business...

Oct 21

Top of mind: How Stanwell is overhauling the stigma around mental health

As National Safe Work Month kicks off around Australia, and Queensland recognises Mental Health Week, it’s a reminder of the responsibility we all have in building a safe and healthy...

Sep 21

Five-minute settlement — it’s here!

It’s happening! As of one minute past midnight on 1 October 2021, Stanwell, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and our National Electricity Market (NEM) counterparties are implementing five-minute settlement....

Sep 21

Supercharging our most important asset: investing in our people, like Abdullah Faraque

Every year, we invest in our assets to ensure they can continue to operate to the best of their ability, and the same goes for our people. Considered our most...

Sep 21

From Mount Isa to the South Burnett

All good things must come to an end — for Mica Creek Power Station, that end came earlier this year when it was taken out of operation after proudly providing...

Sep 21

Stanwell’s 2020/21 Annual Report released

Today we are pleased to release our 2020/21 Annual Report. We have delivered strong returns to our owners – The people of Queensland. 2020/21 was a significant year for our...

Sep 21

Making your work environment work for you

Stuffy, suburban office parks aren’t the most inspiring spaces to do your best work. Asking around Stanwell’s Brisbane office, our people would agree. Consistent feedback is that people love our...

Sep 21

Queensland’s hydrogen credentials receive another boost, securing international confidence in Gladstone project

Queensland has taken another step towards becoming a renewable hydrogen production and export powerhouse, with four new members announced in the consortium between Stanwell and Japanese hydrogen supplier Iwatani Corporation...

Sep 21

Making it easier to lead a healthy lifestyle

Compensation is more than just your salary – it includes things like health benefits, flexible working arrangements, and leave policies that all factor into the full package. Manager of People...

Sep 21

Farm 2 Fork Collective brings food to the table in style

A unique social enterprise collective is connecting the South Burnett’s food producers, food manufacturers and consumers to deliver long-term benefits for the region – and we’re proud to be playing...

Sep 21

Making it all work with flexible arrangements

People have lives outside of work — so it’s important to be able to manage personal responsibilities, alongside professional ones. Stanwell recognises that flexibility in work arrangements allows our people...

Sep 21

Creating a more flexible and inclusive parental leave policy

In 2020 Stanwell introduced important updates to its parental leave entitlements to better support gender equity, diversity, and inclusion – and provide the dads in our workforce with an important...

Aug 21

Ensuring inclusion during outages

Outages at Tarong power stations are no new operation, with this year’s overhaul being another notch on the belt for many at site. Despite this, our Tarong Unit 1 overhaul...

Aug 21

Hats off to recycling!

Hard hats are worn at our sites to ensure the health and safety of our people and contractors. Because of occupational health and safety guidelines, hard hats can only be...

Aug 21

Stanwell Energy team’s flexible working arrangements

Flexible work arrangements aren’t new, but their adoption has rapidly accelerated since 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantines, lockdowns, border closures, and mandated physical distancing suddenly saw...

Aug 21

Cyber security at Stanwell: Keeping the lights on

Cyber security is vitally important to Stanwell. As a major participant in the National Electricity Market (NEM), Stanwell generates more than a third of all electricity in Queensland. Stanwell’s sites...

Aug 21

Rigorous safety controls to ensure security of supply during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stanwell Power Station Unit 3 Overhaul Our upcoming statutory overhaul on Unit 3 at Stanwell Power Station, located west of Rockhampton, is scheduled to take place from 22 August to...

Aug 21

Stanwell’s graduate mentoring program: Developing future energy industry talent

Our graduate program plays a vital role in ensuring that Stanwell can continue to play its part in keeping the lights on for Queensland. The process of knowledge sharing safeguards...

Jul 21

Health and safety scholarship on offer for South Burnett school leaver

Applications for Stanwell’s Cid Burke Occupational Health and Safety Study Support Scholarship are now open, with one South Burnett local set to receive funding towards formal qualifications in occupational health...

Jul 21

Time is on my side: How flexible work can work

What a difference a day makes. For Stanwell’s Courtney Brown, one less day at the office each fortnight has been the key to achieving a healthy work-life balance. When Courtney...

Jul 21

Ignite your career with Stanwell’s 2022 Graduate Program

Stawell will open applications for its 2022 Graduate Program from 19 July 2021, with next year’s program offering roles for a civil engineering graduate, mechanical engineering graduate and a health,...

Jul 21

Innovating with artificial intelligence (AI): Stanwell and UQ explore the future of energy with AI

Digital transformation is dramatically changing the way many industries operate – and a new collaboration between Stanwell and the University of Queensland has proven that energy generation is no exception. ...

Jul 21

Licence to science: The sky’s the limit for Stanwell’s newest Laboratory Techniques Trainee graduate

Natalie Piper has completed her three-year Laboratory Techniques Traineeship in just two years at Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station, setting her up for a promising career in STEM (science, technology, engineering...

Jul 21

Celebrating 40 years’ service: Power Worker, Dave Marskell

Last week, Tarong Power Station (TPS) Power Worker, Dave Marskell, celebrated his 40-year anniversary working in the energy industry. The team at TPS held a lunch in honour of Dave...

Jul 21

Goodbye and thank you to Paul Smith and the Mica Creek team

This week, we say a final farewell to an extraordinary leader, and veteran of our business, our Mica Creek Power Station Site Manager, Paul Smith, along with several other members...

Jun 21

Apprentice spotlight: Isla and Brendon’s experience as Electrical Instrumentation Apprentices at Tarong power stations

Earlier this year Stanwell welcomed Electrical Instrumentation Apprentices, Isla Airs, and Brendon Newman, to Tarong power stations as a part of this year’s apprentice and trainee cohort. With applications for...

Jun 21

Generate a powerful career in the energy sector with Stanwell’s 2022 Apprentice and Trainee Program

Stanwell will open applications for its Tarong power stations 2022 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program from Monday 21 June 2021 to Sunday 11 July 2021, with roles available for a business...

Jun 21

Stanwell locks in land for Central Queensland green hydrogen project

Another major milestone has been reached in the establishment of a large-scale hydrogen industry in Central Queensland with publicly owned generator Stanwell securing land for its proposed 3,000 MW green...

May 21

Stanwell advances battery storage plans

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...

May 21

Stanwell Power Station trips, as designed, following system event

A system event in the National Electricity Market caused three generation units at Stanwell Corporation’s (Stanwell) Stanwell Power Station, near Rockhampton, to trip from 365 megawatt (MW) to 16 MW,...

May 21

Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer

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...

May 21

Tarong overhaul to provide jobs and local business opportunities

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...

Apr 21

Stanwell CEO Richard Van Breda resigns

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...

Apr 21

Stanwell reveals future focus at CQ Energy Futures Summit

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...

Apr 21

The road to rehabilitation for Meandu Mine

‌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...

Mar 21

Vast Solar and Stanwell partner to power the Mount Isa and North West Minerals Province

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...

Mar 21

Careers of Stanwell grads powering on after Graduate Program completion

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...

Feb 21

Stanwell’s power stations play an important role in powering Queensland

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...

Feb 21

Stanwell positions itself for the future

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...

Feb 21

Stanwell Power Station Community Fund recipients announced

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...

Feb 21

Ensuring electricity market design creates customer value

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...

Jan 21

CLASS ACTION: Stanwell refutes any wrong-doing

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...

Jan 21

CLASS ACTION: Stanwell yet to see electricity price class action claim

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...

Jan 21

Meandu Mine dragline overhaul

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...

Jan 21

Stanwell warns job seekers of hiring scams

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...

Dec 20

Mica Creek Power Station: The end of an era

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...

Dec 20

Stanwell a stand-out performer at the Queensland Generator Safety Forum (QGSF) 2020 awards

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...

Nov 20

Central Queensland: a future hydrogen export powerhouse

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,...

Sep 20

A community partnership: SB Care and Stanwell

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...

Sep 20

Stanwell is one of the most reliable energy providers in the National Electricity Market

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...

Sep 20

Preparations are underway for the Tarong North Power Station outage

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...

Aug 20

CEO interview: energy transition strategies and the role of hydrogen

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...

Jul 20

Stanwell demonstrates its capability to restore power to the grid in a “trip to house load” exercise

A cold drink straight from the fridge on a summer’s day, waking-up to a heated house on a chilly winters’ morning, charging our smart phones, and expecting the lights to...

Jun 20

Stanwell’s women engineers make their mark

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...

Jun 20

Fast track your career in the energy sector

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...

Mar 20

Stanwell Power Station within compliance limits as National Pollutant Inventory data is released

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...

Mar 20

Tarong power stations operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet Queensland’s energy demand

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...

Mar 20

Mica Creek Power Station continues to provide reliable energy for the region’s mining industry

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...

Mar 20

Ensuring security of supply during the COVID-19 pandemic

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...

Mar 20

Stanwell’s response to COVID-19

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...

Mar 20

Stanwell Hydrogen Project receives ARENA funding

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...

Mar 20

Stanwell joins the Australian Hydrogen Council

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,...

Feb 20

Stanwell’s power stations help Queensland transition to low carbon energy

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....

Feb 20

Tarong’s world-leading centralised operations initiative

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...

Jan 20

Meandu Mine looks to the future

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...

Jan 20

Sustainable water practices, a top priority for Tarong power stations

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...

Jan 20

A step towards creating a Central Queensland hydrogen export industry

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...

Nov 19

Stanwell hydrogen project moves to next stage discussions

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...

Oct 19

Stanwell Apprentices and Mentors recognised for their commitment to training and development

Each year Stanwell Power Station’s Apprentice and Trainee provider, Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Limited (GAGAL), recognises Apprentices and Trainees from across Central Queensland for making a valuable contribution to their...

Sep 19

Stanwell’s diversified income streams drive a strong profit result

Stanwell’s recently released 2018/19 Annual Report highlights the diversity of our revenue streams. We generate electricity, we have an electricity retail business, and we trade gas* and coal. We are...

Sep 19

Stanwell 2018/19 Annual Report released

Today we are pleased to release our 2018/19 Annual Report. We have delivered strong returns to our owners – the people of Queensland. 2018/19 was a significant year for our...

Aug 19

Central Queensland could be home to Australia’s largest hydrogen project

A $5 million study into a hydrogen electrolysis plant at Stanwell Power Station near Rockhampton is underway. The study will assess the technical, commercial and strategic feasibility of a large...

Jun 19

Hola! Stanwell’s safe work system heads to Barcelona

It was a vision shared across our business – develop and implement a world class safe work system, designed to further secure the safety of any person who sets foot...

May 19

Improvement in dust emission controls at Tarong power stations

Led by Operations Support Engineer, Jan Potgieter, the team at Tarong power stations has identified a low-cost way to improve precipitator performance and reduce dust emissions. The precipitator improvement work...

Mar 19

Lunchtime storm drives solar power offline

By Rob Murphy, Stanwell Energy Trader (Physical Markets) As solar photovoltaic (PV) systems become more prevalent on the grid, it is interesting to note the impact it can have within...

Mar 19

Lights stay on as new Queensland peak demand set again

For the third year in a row, in the same week in February, Queensland once again smashed its record demand for electricity. Demand pushed through the 10,000MW barrier at 4.55...

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