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Bluewaters Power Station416 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Bluewaters Power Station, situated in Australia at coordinates -33.3307 latitude and 116.2281 longitude, represents a significant coal-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 416 MW. Operated by a consortium of Kansai Electric Power and Sumitomo Corporation, this power plant plays a vital role in supporting Western Australia's energy grid. The reliance on coal as a fuel type highlights the region's traditional energy practices, although there is increasing pressure to transition towards more sustainable energy solutions. The technology utilized in Bluewaters Power Station reflects standard practices in coal generation, providing a stable base load energy supply that is crucial in maintaining grid stability, especially during peak demand periods. As Australia contemplates its future energy landscape, the operational context of Bluewaters Power Station is influenced by national policies advocating for a move towards renewable energy sources. Nonetheless, its current contribution to the energy mix remains significant, supplying essential electricity to both residential and commercial consumers. The Bluewaters Power Station thus serves not only as a critical energy provider but also as a focal point in the ongoing dialogue surrounding Australia's energy transition.

Capacity
416 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Kansai Electric Power and Sumitomo Corporation
Location
-33.3307°, 116.2281°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 71. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #5,145 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,689 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.27% of the installed capacity of Australia
Age & fleet comparison

12 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Kansai Electric Power and Sumitomo Corporation operates 1 plants totalling 416 MW

Regional density

29 plants within 100 km, 7,956 MW combined

Nearest plant: Collie Battery Energy Storage System (0.6 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -33.330723, 116.228064
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.64 Mt
2004 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
19.72 Mt
Over 12 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2054
28 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
357.3K
cars per year
219.1K
homes per year
74.7M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Australia
Continent
Oceania
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AustraliaEnergy Profile

678
Total Plants
156.6 GW
Total Capacity
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