List of active power stations in Queensland
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This is a list of active power stations in Queensland, Australia. Candidates for this list must already be commissioned and capable of generating 1 MW or more of electricity.
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[edit] 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 | 820 MW | 6 | bituminous | conveyor | ? | fresh |
| Callide C | 840 MW | 2 | bituminous | conveyor | ? | fresh |
| Collinsville | 190 MW | 5 | bituminous | road | open cut | fresh |
| Gladstone | 1,680 MW | 6 | bituminous | rail | ? | seawater |
| Millmerran | 852 MW | 2 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | ? |
| Stanwell | 1,400 MW | 4 | bituminous | rail | ? | fresh |
| Swanbank B | 500 MW | 4 | bituminous | road/rail | ? | ? |
| Tarong | 1,400 MW | 4 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | fresh |
| Tarong North | 443 MW | 1 | bituminous | conveyor | open cut | fresh |
[edit] Gas turbine
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcaldine | 55 MW | 2 | natural gas | yes |
| Braemar | 504 MW | 3 | natural gas | no |
| Bulwer Island, BP Refining | 32 MW | 3 | coalbed methane | yes |
| Mackay Gas Turbine | 34 MW | 1 | oil | ? |
| Mica Creek | 325 MW | 10 | natural gas | yes |
| Mount Stuart | 288 MW | 2 | kerosene | no |
| Oakey | 282 MW | 2 | oil | no |
| Phosphate Hill | 25 MW | 5 | natural gas | yes |
| Roma | 80 MW | 2 | natural gas | ? |
| Swanbank E | 385 MW | 1 | natural gas/coalbed methane | yes |
| Tarong | 15 MW | 1 | natural gas | ? |
| Townsville | 242 MW | 2 | natural gas/coalbed methane | ? |
| Yabulu | 150 MW | 1 | oil | no |
[edit] Gas (reciprocating)
These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Engines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Plains | 1.03 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Browns Plains II | 1.03 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Cannington, BHP Minerals | 24.4 MW | 22 | natural gas |
| Coominya, AFC Abattoirs | 1.73 MW | 3 | natural gas |
| Ipswitch | 1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Luggage Point, Oxley Creek | 3 MW | 2 | sewage gas |
| Moranbah | 12.56 MW | 8 | coalbed methane |
| Rochedale | 3.3 MW | 3 | landfill gas |
| Roghan Road | 1.95 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Stapylton | 1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Suntown Creek | 1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Swanbank B | 7 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Whitwood Road | 1.1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
[edit] Hydroelectric
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Pumped storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Gorge | 60 MW | 2 | no |
| Kareeya | 84 MW | 4 | no |
| Kareeya 5 | 7 MW | 5 | no |
| Koombooloomba | 7 MW | 1 | no |
| Somerset Dam | 3.2 MW | 1 | no |
| Tinaroo Falls Dam | 1.6 MW | 1 | no |
| Wivenhoe | 500 MW | 2 | yes |
| Wivenhoe Small Hydro | 4.5 MW | 1 | no |
[edit] Wind farms
These wind farm power stations use the power of the wind to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines |
|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill | 12 MW | 20 |
[edit] Biomass combustion
These power stations burn biomass (biofuel) to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel Type | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babinda Sugar Mill, Bundaberg Sugar | 6 MW | 1 | bagasse | on-site |
| Bingera Sugar Mill, Bundaberg Sugar | 5 MW | 2 | bagasse | on-site |
| Farleigh Mill, Mackay Sugar Coop | 13 MW | 4 | bagasse | on-site |
| Inkerman Mill, CSR | 10 MW | 2 | bagasse | on-site |
| Invicta Mill, CSR | 38.8 MW | 1 | bagasse | on-site |
| Isis Central Sugar Mill | 11.5 MW | 4 | bagasse | on-site |
| Kalamia Mill, CSR | 9 MW | 1 | bagasse | on-site |
| Macknade Mill, CSR | 8 MW | 2 | bagasse | on-site |
| Marian Mill, Mackay Sugar Coop | 18 MW | 3 | bagasse | on-site |
| Maryborough Sugar Factory | 4.75 MW | 3 | bagasse | on-site |
| Millaquin Sugar Mill, Bundaberg Sugar | 5 MW | 3 | bagasse | on-site |
| Mossman Sugar Mill | 11.85 MW | 5 | bagasse | on-site |
| Mourilyan Sugar Mill, Bundaberg Sugar | 6.25 MW | 5 | bagasse | on-site |
| Mulgrave Sugar Mill | 10.5 MW | 4 | bagasse | on-site |
| Pioneer Mill, CSR | 68 MW | 2 | bagasse | on-site |
| Pleystowe Mill, Mackay Sugar Coop | 10.1 MW | 2 | bagasse | on-site |
| Proserpine Sugar Mill | 20 MW | 4 | bagasse | on-site |
| Racecourse Mill, Mackay Sugar Coop | 13.8 MW | 2 | bagasse | on-site |
| Rocky Point | 28 MW | 1 | bagasse | ? |
| Stapylton | 5 MW | 1 | wood waste | road |
| South Johnstone Mill, Bundaberg Sugar | 19.3 MW | 3 | bagasse | on-site |
| Suncoast Gold Macadamias | 1.5 MW | 1 | crop waste | on-site |
| Tableland Mill, Bundaberg Sugar | 7 MW | 1 | bagasse | on-site |
| Tully Sugar Mill | 21.4 MW | 5 | bagasse | on-site |
| Victoria Mill, CSR | 11.8 MW | 3 | bagasse | on-site |
| Visy Paper, Brisbane | 2 MW | 1 | black liquor | on-site |
[edit] See also
- List of active power stations in New South Wales
- List of active power stations in South Australia
- List of active power stations in Tasmania
- List of active power stations in Victoria, Australia
- List of active power stations in Western Australia
- Category:Power stations in Australia (includes inactive power stations)
