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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matthew Kelly

Muswellbrook is among the most polluted postcodes in Australia

Uncertain future: AGL says its demerger plan will help accelerate the closure of Bayswater power station. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

AGL, Australia's largest climate polluter, says its proposed corporate demerger represents a critical step in its push to reduce emissions in the Hunter Valley.

It has also not ruled out closing the 2640 megawatt Bayswater power plant earlier than the current 2030-33 timeframe if the growth of renewable energy projects allow.

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