Australia

Tamar Valley — 390 MW Natural Gas

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Tamar Valley is a 390 MW gas power plant located in Australia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
390 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2009

Year online

Owner
Aurora Energy (Tamar Valley)

Operator

Location
-41.14, 146.90

Coordinates

Insights

#75
largest in %s
#1,972
largest %s worldwide
#5,372
largest worldwide
2009
%d yrs newer than avg
1
operated by %s
20
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
390 MW
Commissioned
2009
Status
Operational
Owner
Aurora Energy (Tamar Valley)
Country
Australia
Coordinates
-41.140, 146.904

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
753,316 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
22.6M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

163,764
cars / year
100,442
homes / year
34.2M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Tamar Valley is a prominent gas-fired power plant located in Australia at coordinates -41.1401 latitude and 146.9036 longitude. This facility boasts a significant energy generation capacity of 390 MW and is operated by Aurora Energy. Commissioned to provide reliable and efficient energy solutions, the Tamar Valley power station plays a vital role in meeting the electricity demands of Tasmania. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, the power plant employs advanced gas turbine technology, allowing for a rapid response to fluctuations in energy demand while ensuring lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired power plants. The strategic position of Tamar Valley enhances the stability of the local grid, supporting Tasmania’s energy needs and contributing to the state’s energy independence. As Australia continues to transition towards cleaner energy sources, the Tamar Valley power station exemplifies the integration of gas-fired generation within the national energy mix, providing a necessary bridge while renewable energy capacities expand. The facility is an essential component of Tasmania’s energy framework, ensuring both reliability and sustainability in power generation.

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