World Power Plants

Kemerton Power Station310 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Kemerton Power Station, located in Australia, is a vital energy generation facility that utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source. With a capacity of 310 MW, Kemerton plays a significant role in the Western Australian energy mix, providing crucial support to the local grid. Operated by RATCH-Australia, this plant is situated at coordinates -33.1634, 115.7809, strategically positioned to meet the energy demands of nearby communities and industries. The use of advanced gas turbine technology at Kemerton allows for efficient power generation with lower emissions, aligning with Australia’s energy policy that emphasizes sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As Australia transitions towards a more diversified energy portfolio, Kemerton Power Station is essential for enhancing grid stability and reliability, particularly during peak usage periods. Its operational flexibility ensures that it can quickly adjust output in response to varying demand, which is critical for maintaining energy security in a region that experiences significant fluctuations in electricity consumption. Furthermore, the significance of Kemerton is underscored by its contribution to the overall energy landscape in Australia, where natural gas serves as a bridge towards a cleaner energy future.

Capacity
310 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
RATCH-Australia
Location
-33.1634°, 115.7809°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 94. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #5,962 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,235 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.2% of the installed capacity of Australia
Age & fleet comparison

7 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

RATCH-Australia operates 4 plants totalling 378 MW

Regional density

29 plants within 100 km, 7,864 MW combined

Nearest plant: TESLA KEMERTON G1 (6 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -33.163380, 115.780918
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
598.8 Kt
1222 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.19 Mt
Over 7 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2049
23 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
130.2K
cars per year
79.8K
homes per year
27.2M
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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