Overview
Kwinana Swift is a 120 MW gas power plant in Kwinana, Western Australia, operated by Western Energy Pty Ltd. It supplies electricity to the South West Interconnected System.
Kwinana Swift is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Kwinana, Western Australia, with a capacity of 120 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by Western Energy Pty Ltd and plays a role in the South West Interconnected System, which serves the southwestern region of Australia. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. Gas power plants like Kwinana Swift typically employ combined cycle or open cycle gas turbine technology. In Australia, such plants are subject to national emissions regulations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act and state-level environmental protection laws. As a medium-scale gas plant, Kwinana Swift contributes to grid stability and can provide flexible generation to complement renewable energy sources. Its location in the industrial area of Kwinana supports local energy demand while maintaining a lower emissions profile relative to coal-fired generation.
Environmental context
The Kwinana Swift plant operates in an industrial area near Perth, Western Australia. Gas-fired generation produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's proximity to populated areas requires adherence to state air quality regulations. Its 120 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale range for gas plants in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Kwinana Swift is located in Kwinana, Western Australia, near Perth.
Kwinana Swift has a capacity of 120 megawatts.
Kwinana Swift is owned and operated by Western Energy Pty Ltd.
Gas power plants in Australia are regulated under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act and state environmental laws, which set emissions standards and reporting requirements.
Kwinana Swift provides flexible generation to the South West Interconnected System, supporting grid stability and complementing renewable energy sources.