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Collie Power Station340 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Mar 2026

The Collie Power Station, located in Australia, is a crucial player in the country's energy generation landscape. This coal-fired power plant has a robust capacity of 340 MW and is operated by Synergy. Found at coordinates -33.3420, 116.2620, Collie is strategically situated to provide vital energy support to the southwestern region of Western Australia. Since its commissioning, the plant has played a significant role in stabilizing the local grid by offering a consistent and reliable power supply, which is essential for both residential and industrial consumers. The use of coal as a fuel type for energy generation at Collie reflects Australia’s historical reliance on fossil fuels, while the plant also operates within the context of the nation’s ongoing transition towards cleaner energy sources. As Australia grapples with energy policy reforms aimed at reducing emissions, Collie Power Station remains a significant contributor to the energy mix, balancing the need for immediate energy reliability with the long-term goals of environmental sustainability. Through its operational capacity, Collie not only supports the local economy but also plays a part in the larger discourse on energy production in an evolving energy landscape.

Capacity
340 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Synergy[1]
Location
-33.3420°, 116.2620°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 84. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #5,715 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,799 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.22% of the installed capacity of Australia
Age & fleet comparison

27 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Synergy[1] operates 1 plants totalling 340 MW

Regional density

29 plants within 100 km, 8,032 MW combined

Nearest plant: Collie Battery Energy Storage System (2.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: -33.342000, 116.262000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.34 Mt
1638 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
36.27 Mt
Over 27 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
292.0K
cars per year
179.1K
homes per year
61.1M
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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