Overview
Barcaldine (Len Wishaw) is a 37 MW gas power plant in Queensland, Australia, owned by Ergon Energy Qld Pty Ltd. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Barcaldine (Len Wishaw) is a gas-fired power plant located in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia. With a capacity of 37 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Australian power generation sector, serving the regional electricity grid. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel with lower CO2 emissions compared to coal, aligning with Australia's energy transition. It is owned by Ergon Energy Qld Pty Ltd, a state-owned utility. Typical gas plants in Australia use open-cycle or combined-cycle gas turbines. As a regional power station, Barcaldine (Len Wishaw) supports energy reliability in Queensland's remote areas. Its operation is subject to Australian environmental regulations, including the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, which monitors emissions. The plant contributes to the local economy and energy security.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions than coal. Its location in a rural area reduces direct population exposure. However, gas extraction and transport have methane leakage risks. The facility's moderate capacity means a moderate environmental footprint, subject to Australian emissions reporting standards.
Frequently asked questions
Barcaldine (Len Wishaw) is located in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia.
The plant has a capacity of 37 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Ergon Energy Qld Pty Ltd, a Queensland government-owned corporation.
Gas power plants in Australia must comply with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS) and state-based environmental protection laws, which regulate emissions and reporting.
As a gas-fired plant, it provides reliable electricity to the Barcaldine region and supports grid stability in remote Queensland areas.