The Latest Breaking News from Eraring

Eraring's owner has all the power in energy extension negotiations

'What a political and bureaucratic disgrace.'

Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2024

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

Mercury pollution at Eraring power plant rose 130% in 12 months

Environment groups say increased pollution levels means it would be ‘absurd and harmful’ to extend life of Eraring, which is due to close in August 2025

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024

NSW can avoid electricity shortages without paying hundreds of millions to keep Eraring open, expert says

New renewable energy and battery projects will provide enough capacity when Australia’s largest coal-fired power station closes, report finds

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024

No space for Eraring, new report says coal plant won't be needed post 2025

Analysis says renewables will fill the gap left by the closure of Eraring.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Work starts on Eraring super battery

The Eraring super battery project is due to come online in 2025.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 5, 2023

Government to make call on Eraring Power Station today

The power station supplies 20 per cent of the state's energy and was meant to close in 2025.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2023

Minister disputes cost estimate of keeping Eraring open

Matt Kean said $3b figure was based on departmental briefings.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2023

NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023