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Wurreranginy Power Station

OilVerified: Feb 2026

Wurreranginy Power Station is a 0 MW oil power plant in Australia, with its operational details unspecified. The facility is located in a remote area known for its oil reserves. Ranked #49 of 55 oil plants in Australia. Its 0 MW capacity represents 0% of Australia's total oil capacity of 1,602 MW. The largest oil plant in Australia is Mount Stuart at 423 MW, making Wurreranginy 0 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Savannah Nickel Mine (10.8 MW, Oil) and Warmun (1.3 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the northern region of Australia, approximately 1,000 km from the nearest major city, Darwin.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1995

31 years old

Owner
AGL Energy
Location
-17.2744°, 128.0502°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 629. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #38,624 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,440 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

31 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

AGL Energy operates 29 plants totalling 4,793 MW

Regional density

3 plants within 100 km, 44 MW combined

Nearest plant: Savannah Nickel Mine (10 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -17.274387, 128.050248
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 31 years of operation
Past Retirement
2025
1 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
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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