Origin Extends Eraring Coal Plant Operations to 2029 to Bolster NSW Supply

Origin Energy has confirmed it will extend operations at its Eraring Power Station, Australia’s largest coal-fired generator, by nearly two years, pushing its retirement date from August 2027 to April 2029. The decision follows warnings from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that New South Wales faces heightened system security risks as aging thermal capacity exits faster than replacement infrastructure comes online. The 2,880-megawatt black coal plant, located on Lake Macquarie north of Sydne ...