AGL to close South Australia’s main gas power station, citing new grid link and cheaper renewables
by Peter Hannam from on (#665K6)
The closure of the Torrens B 600MW gas-fired plant will happen by mid-2026, instead of 2035 as previously planned
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AGL Energy will close its main gas-fired power station in South Australia by 2026, citing the completion of a new grid link to NSW that will give the state more access to low-cost renewable energy.
The energy giant, which has been under siege from billionaire activist Mike Cannon-Brookes over its decarbonisation pace, told the ASX on Thursday it would close the remaining three units of the 600 megawatt Torrens Island B gas-fired power station on 30 June 2026.
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