List of power stations in Western Australia
This is a list of active power stations in Western Australia. Candidates for this list must already be commissioned and capable of generating 1 MW or more of electricity.
Coal fired
These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 2317 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Coal Type | Mine type | Conveyance | Cooling Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewaters | 416 MW | 2 | bituminous | open cut | conveyor | fresh |
| Collie | 300 MW | 1 | bituminous | open cut | conveyor | fresh |
| Kwinana (Retired 2015) | 640 MW | 4 | bituminous | open cut | rail, conveyor, road | seawater |
| Muja | 854 MW | 4 | bituminous | open cut | conveyor | fresh |
| Worsley Alumina Power Station | 107 MW | 4 | bituminous | open cut | rail | fresh |
Gas turbine
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 4314 MW
| Power station | Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Lambert (Pilbara Iron) | 105 | 3 | natural gas | no |
| Cape Preston | 450 | 7 | natural gas | yes |
| Cawse | 21 | 4 | natural gas | no |
| Cockburn | 240 | 2 | natural gas | yes |
| Dampier | 120 | 3 | natural gas | no |
| Esperance (Burns and Roe Worley) | 33 | 4 | natural gas | no |
| Kambalda | 42 | 1 | natural gas | no |
| Kalgoorlie | 42 | 1 | natural gas | no |
| Kemerton | 260.9 | 2 | natural gas | no |
| Kwinana | 21 | 1 | natural gas | no |
| Kwinana Cogeneration Plant - Kwinana Oil Refinery | 120 | 3 | natural gas | yes |
| Kwinana - NewGen[1] | 320 | 1 | natural gas | yes |
| Kwinana - Tiwest | 36 | 1 | natural gas | no |
| Leinster | 42 | 1 | natural gas | no |
| Merredin | 82 | 2 | natural gas/diesel | no |
| Mount Keith | 67 | 2 | natural gas | no |
| Mungarra | 112 | 3 | natural gas | no |
| Murrin Murrin (Minara Resources) | 76 | 3 | natural gas | yes |
| Neerabup | 330 | 2 | natural gas | no |
| Newman | 170 | 4 | natural gas/diesel | no |
| Parkeston | 110 | 3 | natural gas/diesel | no |
| Pinjar | 576 | 9 | natural gas/diesel | no |
| Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, Alcoa Australia / AGL | 280 | 2 | natural gas | No |
| Port Hedland (Alinta) | 175 | 5 | natural gas/diesel | no |
| Paraburdoo (Pilbara Iron) | 155 | 4 | natural gas | no |
| South Hedland (Transalta) | 155 | 3 | natural gas/diesel | yes |
| Telfer Gold Mine, Newcrest Mining | 135 | 3 | natural gas | no |
| Worsley Alumina Power Station | 120 | 1 | natural gas | yes |
Gas (thermal)
These power stations use gas combustion to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 274 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel (Iluka Resources) | 6.5 | 1 | waste gas |
| Kwinana Alumina Refinery, Alcoa Australia | 74.5 | 7 | natural gas |
| Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, Alcoa Australia | 95 | 4 | natural gas |
| Wagerup Alumina Refinery, Alcoa Australia | 98 | 4 | natural gas |
Gas (reciprocating)
These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 108 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity (MW) | Engines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas (Mirrabooka) | 1.1 | 1 | landfill gas |
| Canning Vale | 4 | 1 | landfill gas |
| Carnarvon | 15.27 | 3 | natural gas |
| Dongara | 1.6 | 3 | natural gas |
| Henderson (Wattleup) | 2.13 | 1 | landfill gas |
| Jundee (Northern Star Ltd) | 13.2 | 6 | natural gas |
| Kalamunda | 1.9 | 1 | landfill gas |
| Kelvin Road, Gosnells | 2 | 2 | landfill gas |
| Leonora | 3.2 | 5 | natural gas |
| Millar Road, Rockingham | 1.6 | 2 | landfill gas |
| Mount Magnet | 1.9 | 1 | natural gas |
| Plutonic (Billabong Gold) | 16 | 4 | natural gas |
| Red Hill | 3.65 | 1 | landfill gas |
| South Cardup | 3.3 | 3 | landfill gas |
| Tamala Park | 4.65 | 1 | landfill gas |
| Wiluna (Blackham Resources) | 9 (mothballed) 4 sets operational | 3 | natural gas |
| Windimurra | 13 | 4 | natural gas |
| Wodgina Tantalum Mine | 56 | 28[2] | natural gas |
| Woodman Point | 1.8 | 3 | sewage gas |
Hydroelectric
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 32 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Pumped storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ord River Hydro | 30 MW | 4 | no |
Wind farms
These wind farm power stations use the power of the wind to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 457 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity (MW) | Turbines |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 21.6 | 12 |
| Alinta (Walkaway Wind Farm) | 90 | 54 |
| Collgar Wind Farm | 206 | 111 |
| Emu Downs | 79.2 | 48 |
| Mumbida Wind Farm | 55 | 22 |
| Nine Mile Beach | 3.6 | 6 |
| Ten Mile Lagoon | 2.03 | 9 |
| Warradarge Wind Farm | 180 | 51 |
Biomass combustion
These power stations burn biomass (biofuel) to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Total max. capacity: 6 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel Type | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ord Sugar Mill, Kununurra | 6 MW | 1 | bagasse | on-site |
Solar Photovoltaic
These power stations use a semiconductor device that converts sunlight into electricity.
Total max. capacity: 30 MW
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Solar Panels |
|---|---|---|
| Emu Downs Solar Farm[3] | 20 MW | 75,000 |
| Greenough River Solar Farm[4] | 10 MW | 150,000 |
See also
References
- "NewGen Kwinana Power Station". ERM Power. Archived from the original on 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- http://contractpower.com.au/2019/08/29/mineral-resources-wodgina/
- "WA's first co-located wind and solar farm completed at Emu Downs - Australian Renewable Energy Agency". Australian Renewable Energy Agency. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- "Greenough River Solar Farm". Verve energy. Archived from the original on 13 October 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.