AGL Energy approves A$490 million Kwinana gas power project in Australia

• 9 hours ago (2026-04-01)
• David Flin

Australasia 65 Gas 463

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AGL Energy has announced that it has made a final investment decision to proceed with the A$490 million Kwinana Gas Power Generation 2 project in Western Australia, Australia.

The 220 MW gas-fired facility will feature an open-cycle, dual-fuel turbine located next to the company’s existing Kwinana site. Construction is due to start in mid-2026, with operations expected to begin by Q4 2027.

The Australian Energy Market Operator has allocated a 176 MW reserve capacity to the plant.