The Wooreen Energy Storage System is under construction on the traditional lands of the Brayakaulung people of the Gunaikurnai Nation. EnergyAustralia and Banpu Energy Australia respects and acknowledges their continued connection to Country, culture, and community.

EnergyAustralia and BANPU Energy Australia are committed to building a four-hour utility-scale battery of 350 MW capacity, which is scheduled to be in operation before the end of 2027. The project will provide an economic boost for the Gippsland region, helping to secure Victoria’s energy supply, enable more renewable energy to enter the electricity network and carry on the Latrobe Valley’s proud history of powering industry and communities. Wooreen is located on land adjacent to the existing Jeeralang power station at Hazelwood North in the Latrobe Valley. The site was chosen as the preferred location for Wooreen, based on land availability and optimal connection to the grid. 

During 2025, EnergyAustralia signed an agreement with Banpu Energy Australia, as subsidiary of Banpu Public Company for the sale of a 50 per cent equity interest in the Wooreen Energy Storage System. 

Above: When completed, the Wooreen Energy Storage System will have the capacity to power 230,000 households for up to four hours at a time.

For more information on the Wooreen project, please review the document links below.

You can contact the Wooreen project team on:

Email: community.wooreen@energyaustralia.com.au
Phone: 1800 574 947
Postal Address: Wooreen Project Team, 228 Commercial Road Morwell 3840.

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Call in and speak with the project team at the EnergyAustralia Community Hub at 228 Commercial Road, Morwell on Wednesdays between 10am and 3pm.