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'''Braemar Power Station''' is a |
'''Braemar Power Station''' is a 502 MW open-cycle [[natural gas]] turbine plant located 35 km south west of [[Dalby, Queensland|Dalby]] in the [[Darling Downs]] region of [[Queensland]], Australia. Located adjacent to Queensland's [[coal seam gas]] fields, with a dedicated [[Pipeline transport|pipeline]] to nearby gas fields it provides both peak and shoulder power. [[Alinta Energy]] also owns the 150 km gas pipeline between [[Condamine]] and [[Braemar]], which is used exclusively to supply the Braemar Power Station.<ref>[http://alintaenergy.com.au/Everything-Alinta-Energy/Power-Generation/Braemar Braemar Power station]. Allinta Energy. Retrieved on 7 January 2013.</ref> |
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The station was commissioned in 2006. It was built by [[ERM Power]]. Gas is sourced from the Tipton West coal seam gas fields.<ref name="ap4">{{Cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/03/2534222.htm?site=idx-qld |title=Arrow pays $400m for gas field stake |author=Fidelis Rego |accessdate=7 January 2013 |date=3 April 2009 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation }}</ref> |
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The station was commissioned in 2006. |
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==Braemar 2 Power Station== |
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A second 450 MW gas-fired generator lies adjacent to the first power station and was constructed by ERM Power. It began operating on 12 June 2009 and is Queensland's second-largest gas-fired power station.<ref name="npki"/><ref name="acp">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/arrow-celebrates-powerful-year-toowoomba/1441146/ |title=Arrow celebrates powerful year |author= |accessdate=7 January 2013 |date= 4 July 2012 |newspaper=The Chronicle |publisher=Toowoomba Newspapers }}</ref> It cost $546 million to build.<ref name="npki">{{Cite news |url=http://www.cqnews.com.au/news/new-power-station-kicks-boost-state-supply/303913/ |title=New power station kicks in |author=Stuart Cumming |accessdate=7 January 2013 |date=26 August 2009 |newspaper=Central Queensland News |publisher=Central Queensland News Publishing Company }}</ref> |
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On the 4 July 2011, Braemar 2 became the property of [[Arrow Energy]]. The plant is comprised of three 150 MW turbines.<ref name="acp"/> It supplies [[peak demand]] power. Gas for this power station is sourced from the Stratheden field at [[Daandine]].<ref name="b2ps">{{Cite news |url=http://www.scandoil.com/moxie-bm2/news/braemar-2-power-station-achieves-operational-statu.shtml |title=Braemar 2 power station achieves operational status |accessdate=7 January 2013 |date=7 July 2009 |newspaper=Scandinavian Oil and Gas Jounral }}</ref> |
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==Braemar 3 Power Station== |
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Braemer 3 is expected to by operational by 2015 and cost $530 million to build.<ref name="ermpggl">{{Cite news |url=http://gastopowerjournal.com/projectsafinance/item/159-erm-power-gets-green-light-to-built-500-mw-gas-fired-power-plant-near-brisbane |title=ERM Power gets green light to built 500 MW gas-fired power plant near Brisbane |accessdate=7 January 2013 |date=26 January 2012 |work=Gas to Power Journal }}</ref> |
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==Braemar 4 Power Station== |
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ERM Power is considering the development of Braemer 4, indicating it will proceed with its development when market conditions improve.<ref name="ermpggl"/> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[List of power stations in Queensland]] |
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* [[Alinta Energy]] |
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[[Category:Natural gas-fired power stations in Queensland]] |
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Revision as of 02:10, 7 January 2013
Braemar Power Station is a 502 MW open-cycle natural gas turbine plant located 35 km south west of Dalby in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. Located adjacent to Queensland's coal seam gas fields, with a dedicated pipeline to nearby gas fields it provides both peak and shoulder power. Alinta Energy also owns the 150 km gas pipeline between Condamine and Braemar, which is used exclusively to supply the Braemar Power Station.[1]
The station was commissioned in 2006. It was built by ERM Power. Gas is sourced from the Tipton West coal seam gas fields.[2]
Braemar 2 Power Station
A second 450 MW gas-fired generator lies adjacent to the first power station and was constructed by ERM Power. It began operating on 12 June 2009 and is Queensland's second-largest gas-fired power station.[3][4] It cost $546 million to build.[3]
On the 4 July 2011, Braemar 2 became the property of Arrow Energy. The plant is comprised of three 150 MW turbines.[4] It supplies peak demand power. Gas for this power station is sourced from the Stratheden field at Daandine.[5]
Braemar 3 Power Station
Braemer 3 is expected to by operational by 2015 and cost $530 million to build.[6]
Braemar 4 Power Station
ERM Power is considering the development of Braemer 4, indicating it will proceed with its development when market conditions improve.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Braemar Power station. Allinta Energy. Retrieved on 7 January 2013.
- ^ Fidelis Rego (3 April 2009). "Arrow pays $400m for gas field stake". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ a b Stuart Cumming (26 August 2009). "New power station kicks in". Central Queensland News. Central Queensland News Publishing Company. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Arrow celebrates powerful year". The Chronicle. Toowoomba Newspapers. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "Braemar 2 power station achieves operational status". Scandinavian Oil and Gas Jounral. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ a b "ERM Power gets green light to built 500 MW gas-fired power plant near Brisbane". Gas to Power Journal. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.