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Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate for an additional two years which green groups say is a ‘disaster’

todayJanuary 20, 2026

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Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says

Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring in New South Wales, will stay open for an additional two years until 2029, amid concerns about the national energy grid’s ability to support demand.

The operator of the plant in Lake Macquarie, Origin Energy, had previously agreed a deal with the state government to delay Eraring’s closure from 2025 to August 2027. While the state environment minister said the new extension would contribute to NSW’s emissions reductions, climate advocates described it as a “disaster”.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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