Marulan Gas Fired Power Station

EnergyAustralia recognises that the proposed site for the Marulan Gas Fired Power Station is on the traditional Country of the Gundungurra peoples and respects and acknowledges their continued connection to Country and culture.

Introduction

EnergyAustralia is progressing the development of the Marulan Gas Fired Power Station (the proposed power station) on land we own, about two hours south-west of Sydney. The Project has been identified for development since 2009 and has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure by the NSW Government.

An extension provided in October 2024 by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) grants the Project additional time to late 2026 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed power station. 

Why it’s needed

Gas plays a vital role in the renewable energy transition and a new, modern energy system. Gas fired generation is flexible and can be turned on or offer in a matter of minutes making it a reliable backup for variable renewable generation.

Our proposed power station at Marulan could respond quickly to fluctuations in electricity supply and demand, providing security in supply for large numbers of households and businesses.

The strategic location of our proposed power station at Marulan means energy can be easily and efficiently directed to the major load centre in NSW given the close to the Moomba to Sydney gas pipeline and other existing infrastructure.

Key project features

The proposed power station project will construct and operate gas-fired generation equipment, alongside associated common infrastructure such as a site access road, a transmission line connecting the facilities to the adjacent TransGrid switchyard, gas supply and storage pipelines, and an option for a water supply pipeline.

Next steps

The proposed power station has great potential to help supply the people of New South Wales with a reliable and flexible source of electricity when renewable energy fluctuates. EnergyAustralia will now undertake technical and environmental assessments to further the planning for the proposed power station and to support preparation of a planning modification for approval.

We are committed to working with the community and stakeholders to plan and develop the proposed power station.

For more information, please contact us on:
 

Email : community@EnergyAustralia.com.au
Phone: 1800 574 947
Postal Address: Marulan Project Team c/- EnergyAustralia Pty Ltd, PO Box 587, Goulburn NSW 2580