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Power player accelerates Australia’s coal exit momentum with early closure of 2.9GW plant

Published 04:29 on February 17, 2022  /  Last updated at 22:45 on February 17, 2022  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia

Australian power and gas company Origin Energy on Thursday announced the early closure of the 2.9GW Eraring black coal plant, which emits around 13 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
Australian power and gas company Origin Energy on Thursday announced the early closure of the 2.9GW Eraring black coal plant, which emits around 13 million tonnes of CO2 annually.


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