Oakey Power Station Explained

Oakey Power Station
Country:Australia
Location:Queensland
Coordinates:-27.4186°N 151.68°W
Owner:ERM Power
Status:Operational
Th Fuel Primary:Natural gas
Ps Units Operational:2
Ps Electrical Capacity:282 MW
Commissioned:December 1999

The Oakey Power Station is a 282 MW power station[1] located at Oakey on the Darling Downs in southern Queensland, adjacent to the Roma to Brisbane Pipeline. The station is an open-cycle, dual liquid/gas-fired power station that typically operates during times of peak electricity demand when Queensland's power needs are greatest. ERM Power led the development of Oakey with commissioning occurring safely and on time in December 1999. ERM Power owns 100% of Oakey and also operates and financially manages the power station.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Electricity generation from gas . 7 April 2016 . www.business.qld.gov.au . Government of Queensland . 18 November 2021 .
  2. http://www.ermpower.com.au/about-us/generation/ Who We Are