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Feb 23

Wambo Wind Farm 50 per cent ownership to propel renewable energy transformation

In an exciting development for the government-owned electricity generator, Stanwell Corporation has taken its first ownership share in a new wind farm.Stage 1 of the 252 MW Wambo Wind Farm...

Feb 23

An Aussie icon partners with Stanwell to accelerate net zero target

Queensland owned energy generator, Stanwell Corporation, has signed a new long-term renewable energy agreement with iconic biscuit maker, The Arnott’s Group. Stanwell has entered into an eight-year agreement with The...

Jan 23

Like a kid in a (wind turbine) candy store

Senior Account Manager Energy Markets, Alysha, was like a kid in a candy store at an end of the year visit to Stanwell Energy customer, Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL), in...

Jan 23

A story to worm your heart

Why are worms considered to be great company? Because they are always down to earth… and the Health, Safety and Environmental team at Stanwell Power Station (SPS) couldn’t agree more…...

Dec 22

New partnership with Neoen drives the winds of Mount Hopeful

Stanwell Corporation has signed a 15-year deal with global renewable energy producer Neoen for a 215 MW offtake from the Mount Hopeful Wind Farm. Stanwell and Neoen have also agreed...

Dec 22

Queensland’s green hydrogen aspirations another step closer

Queensland is taking another significant step towards becoming a global green hydrogen powerhouse, with the state’s largest renewable hydrogen development – the CQ-H2 project – completing its feasibility study and...

Dec 22

Good things come in trees: How Stanwell is tackling dryland salinity

The team at Stanwell Power Station is collaborating with Tunuba, a local land management agency, to get to the root of the problem of dryland salinity by planting native trees....

Dec 22

Stanwell apprentices show off their WorldSkills at regional championships

An impressive group of apprentices from Stanwell Power Station and Tarong Power Stations have put their skills to the test and gone head-to-head with the best in their field, battling...

Dec 22

Stanwell secures a key link in the local supply chain

A family-run business headquartered in Dalby is now responsible for manufacturing ball and ring castings that play a key role in keeping the lights on for Queensland. Inside a coal-fired...

Dec 22

Congrats to our trainee of the year, Essense Clements

Stanwell Business Trainee, Essense Clements, has been crowned the 2022 Best Apprentice or Trainee at the 2022 Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast Best in Business Awards.Essense is nearing completion of her...

Nov 22

Stanwell bowls over records as beloved annual event returns

Now this is green energy. For the first time since 2019, energy traders from across the country have assembled for the Stanwell Classic Barefoot Bowls Day, competing for the highly...

Nov 22

Powering towards Queensland’s Renewable Energy Targets with Blue Grass Solar

Stanwell participated in the launch of X-ELIO’s Blue Grass Solar Farm on Wednesday, with the official ribbon-cutting event marking another milestone towards Queensland’s renewable energy targets. Located 14 km from...

Nov 22

Stanwell reaches 100% green energy deal with Anglo American

Anglo American’s steelmaking coal business in Australia will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from 2025, as part of a ten-year deal with Queensland government-owned energy generator, Stanwell....

Nov 22

Brisbane Airport soars on Stanwell’s first green energy contract

Brisbane Airport corporate (BAC) will be powered with 100 per cent renewable energy, as part of a landmark renewable energy agreement with government-owned energy generator, Stanwell. Stanwell will supply up...

Sep 22

Stanwell’s business performance remains strong and on track to invest in future energy opportunities

Despite the unprecedented events of the 2021/22 financial year, Stanwell Corporation Limited’s (Stanwell’s) financial results have positioned the business well to continue investing in future energy opportunities whilst using their...

Sep 22

The winds of change – Queensland pushes closer to renewable energy target

Stanwell is working with global renewable energy developer RES to develop the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm which, when operating, will generate up to 500 MW of clean, renewable energy...

Sep 22

How Stanwell helps to energise South Burnett communities

Stanwell’s ability to generate electricity for Queensland businesses and industry is largely dependent on the support of the communities in which we operate – which is why it’s so important...

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

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...

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...

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