Pinjarra Power Station

Pinjarra Power Station
Location of Pinjarra Power Station
Country Australia
Location Shire of Murray
Coordinates 32°38′48″S 115°56′48″E / 32.64676°S 115.94665°E / -32.64676; 115.94665Coordinates: 32°38′48″S 115°56′48″E / 32.64676°S 115.94665°E / -32.64676; 115.94665
Status Operational
Commission date 2006
Operator(s) Alinta Energy
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Natural gas
Cogeneration? yes
Power generation
Units operational 2 x 140 MW
Make and model MHI
Nameplate capacity 280 MW

Pinjarra Power Station is a natural gas-fired power station in Western Australia. It is a 280 MW base load cogeneration power station located in Alcoa's Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, near the town of Pinjarra, approximately 80 km south of Perth, Western Australia. Generated electricity is sold by Alinta Energy to contracted customers or into the WA Wholesale Energy Market. In addition to electricity, the power station supplies steam to Alcoa's refinery.

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