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Kalgoorlie (Parkeston)110 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Kalgoorlie (Parkeston) is a 110 MW gas-fired power plant located in Kalgoorlie, Australia. Operated by Newmont Australia and Transalta, it plays a role in the region's energy supply. It ranks as the 79th largest gas plant in Australia. With 110 MW, it represents 0.39% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. The country has 175 gas plants with a combined capacity of 28,163 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Gas is a significant energy source in Australia, providing about 20% of the country's electricity generation. The diverse energy mix includes a growing reliance on gas, particularly in regions with abundant reserves. The plant is located approximately 600 km east of Perth in the Goldfields-Esperance region.

Capacity
110 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Newmount Australia / Transalta
Location
-30.7378°, 121.5065°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 200. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.07% of the installed capacity of Australia
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Newmount Australia / Transalta operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW

Regional density

Location

Coordinates:: -30.737800, 121.506500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
212.5 Kt
434 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.40 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
46.2K
cars per year
28.3K
homes per year
9.7M
trees to offset

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

AustraliaEnergy Profile

678
Total Plants
156.6 GW
Total Capacity
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