Coal Fired
These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Coal Type | Conveyance | Mine type | Cooling Water |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Callide A & B | 730 MW | 6 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | fresh |
Callide C | 900 MW | 2 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | fresh |
Collinsville | 190 MW | 5 | bituminous | road | open cut | fresh |
Gladstone | 1,680 MW | 6 | bituminous | rail | open cut | seawater |
Kogan Creek | 750 MW | 1 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | dry cooled |
Millmerran | 852 MW | 2 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | dry cooled |
Stanwell | 1,445 MW | 4 | bituminous | rail | open cut | fresh |
Swanbank B | 125 MW | 1 | bituminous | road | open cut | fresh |
Tarong | 1,400 MW | 4 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | fresh |
Tarong North | 443 MW | 1 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | fresh |
Read more about this topic: List Of Power Stations In Queensland
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