July 26, 2021
A third generating unit has returned into service at Callide Power Station following the explosion in May which blacked out parts of Queensland.
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said Unit C3 was brought back online in the early hours of Monday.
“This milestone brings capacity up to almost 75 per cent following the return of units B1 and B2 in June,” Mr de Brenni said.
“As C3 is safely and gradually ramped up to full capacity, we can expect Callide to start generating up to 1120MW of reliable energy into the National Electricity Market.”
CS Energy owns Callide C in a 50/50 joint venture with InterGen Australia.
The joint venture has advised the market that Unit C4 will return to service on December 1 next year.
CS Energy CEO Andrew Bills said an external independent investigation was under way into the May 25 incident.
“Lead investigator Dr Sean Brady and his team have been on site at Callide Power Station and we are providing them with whatever support they need to undertake a comprehensive investigation,” Mr Bills said.
“CS Energy is committed to understanding the facts that led to the C4 event so we can learn from it and improve the safety of our people and plant.”
Callide Power Station has two power plants, Callide B and C, each with two generating units (B1 and B2, C3 and C4).
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