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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...

Feb 19

Tarong Power Station – Saving Brisbane from a blackout

To most consumers, the supply of energy is as simple as flicking a switch. The work that goes into producing and maintaining that supply, however, is far from simple. With...

Feb 19

Native species resettle as rehabilitation progresses well

We recognise the importance of managing the land we operate on as productively and sustainably as possible. At Meandu Mine, our approach involves rehabilitating and restoring mined land progressively during...

Feb 19

Stanwell part of world-first customer-centric industry initiative

Stanwell is proud to be one of the founding members of the Energy Charter which was launched in Sydney on Thursday 31 January 2019. In a world-first initiative, businesses from...

Nov 18

The top five things you need to know about Stanwell’s financial performance

Recently, the Queensland Audit Office released a report into the financial audit results of the Queensland Government’s energy entities for 2017–18. This report has attracted some interest in the profitability...

Oct 18

White Ribbon accreditation achieved

We are proud to announce that Stanwell has successfully been accredited as a White Ribbon workplace. Over the past 18 months, White Ribbon recognised that Stanwell has demonstrated effective leadership,...

Oct 18

Stanwell 2017/18 Annual Report released

Stanwell has delivered strong financial results in 2017/18 as a result of its diversified revenue streams, with more than 35 per cent of its profit result derived from activities outside...

Sep 18

Watch: Boondooma Dam and water conservation at Tarong Power Station

Our assets and energy generation rely on access to water. In this video, Tarong Power Station Site Manager Greg McIntyre and Environmental Specialist Paul Veivers talk about the primary water...

Sep 18

Watch: Sustainability at Stanwell

We have a responsibility to produce and deliver energy for Queensland that’s reliable, affordable and sustainable. We are shifting to integrate sustainability even more closely into our business processes and...

Sep 18

Watch: How we’re adapting to a flexible and competitive portfolio

As part of Stanwell’s strategy, we are focusing on delivering a flexible and competitive portfolio to meet the changing needs of the market. In June, three of our team members...

Aug 18

Stanwell Power Station key to energy transition

Stanwell Power Station provides a reliable and flexible supply of electricity which is needed to support ongoing growth in renewable energy. Acting Stanwell Power Station Site Manager Angie Zahra said...

Jul 18

More than $5 million invested in Stanwell Power Station to ensure reliable electricity for Queensland

We are investing $53 million dollars in our Stanwell Power Station, just outside Rockhampton, to ensure it continues to provide secure and reliable electricity to Queenslanders. The 77-day program, which...

Jun 18

Potential PageUp data breach

Stanwell is aware of a potential cyber security breach involving PageUp, a human resources management software company which provides cloud-based recruitment services to a range of companies, including Stanwell. PageUp...

Dec 17

Stanwell Classic bowls day unites industry to raise $34K for CarersQLD

A record number of energy industry staff united at Stanwell’s fifteenth annual charity bowls day on Thursday 30 November 2017, raising more than $34,000 for CarersQLD. The Stanwell Classic bowls...

Apr 14

Tarong Power Stations to take apprentices again

The Tarong Power Stations will take on apprentices again next year, with preference given to South Burnett school leavers, after suspending its intake this year. Site Manager Tarong Dennis Franklin...

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