An article on RenewEconomy (with respect to MacIntyre Wind Farm construction/commissioning delays) prompts us to have a look, over the past 26 months to 4th October 2026.
The Macorna wind project will have a simpler ride through state planning, and insists it is still viable even if the proposes VNI West transmission line is not built.
The lengthy delays at what would have been the country's biggest wind farm have forced its owners to go back to the table with its government-owned buyers.
Macquarie Capital takes Zerra stake after $30b Queensland data centre deal AFR
In the early years of the ISP trajectories, we observe coal retirements happening sooner than slated. For example, Accelerated Transition has all coal retired by July 2033.
A major new transmission line that the state opposition has vowed to scrap is seeking environmental approval, less than two months out from the state election.
The biggest wind farm to reach financial close in Australia in the last two years has been confirmed, although much bigger projects will be needed to meet federal targets.
Big wind and battery project approved by independent panel, subject to conditions, after state planning minister denied access to court appeal by opponents.
Destined for an undisclosed Australian 300 MW reciprocating engine power plant, Wärtsilä has announced it will supply 13 x 46TS-SG gas engines that guarantee fast starting flexible capacity and the ability to integrate greater renewable energy int...
AGL names Bayswater, Loy Yang and Torrens Island as sites with all the attributes data centres are looking for – while offering the "major opportunity" of increased demand in return.
Origin Energy has dropped plans to develop a major wind farm intended for 10 kms west of Walcha in NSW's New England region.
I thought this was worth a separate post – given that the focus is much longer-dated testing schedule (current plan) for Project Energy Connect.
Massive coal approval hands Bowen a COP headache AFR
Origin quietly abandons wind project citing 50pc cost increase AFR
Development process rolls on for 190 km transmission project as state planning minister moves to exempt the project from council planning requirements.
The new 400 MW gas peaking plant will be the first for a decade in Queensland, and will source its fossil fuels from a company jointly owned by Gina Rinehart.
One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters has secured a government bailout alongside a five-year power deal at a "globally competitive and lowest-possible price." The post Aluminium smelter secures five-year power deal and $200 million state-...
The last of 83 turbines has been installed across a two-stage wind farm part owned by a developer that has had two other projects "called in" by the state LNP government.
On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.
Today is Thursday 1st October 2026 which means that there are a number of milestones achieved today with respect to the NEM – including Project Energy Connect going live.