Bulwer Island is a 33 MW gas-fired power plant in Australia, operated by ATCO and Origin Energy. It accounts for 0.12% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW from 175 plants. Ranked #124 of 175 gas plants in Australia, its 33 MW is a small fraction of the national gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Australia is Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, making Bulwer Island 24.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Swanbank E Power Station (385 MW, Gas), Swanbank E (385 MW, Gas), and Rocky Point Sugar Sugar Mill (30 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Queensland, approximately 30 km from Brisbane.
Australia, Oceania
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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