Transformer Coming On Friday
Motorists travelling in the South Burnett on Friday should keep an eye out for a convoy carrying a large transformer to Tarong Power Station.
Brylie’s Off To Melbourne
Stanwell apprentice Brylie Jones – who is based at the Tarong Power Stations – will be putting her skills to the test soon at the prestigious 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Competition.
Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead
The mystery object in Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park was officially unveiled on Tuesday morning … a 50kW fast charging unit for electric vehicles.
New Stanwell CEO Appointed
Veteran Stanwell employee Michael O’Rourke has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the State Government-owned corporation.
Tarong Coal Fire Sparks Alert
A fire in a coal feeder at Tarong Power Station had emergency services scrambling on Tuesday night.
BUMA To Take Over Meandu Contract
An Indonesian company, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), will be taking over the operation of Meandu coal mine, possibly before the end of this year.
Unit 1 Shutdown Begins
A scheduled overhaul of Unit 1 at Tarong Power Station began on Friday and will run until June 19.
Stanwell CEO Resigns
Stanwell chief executive officer Richard Van Breda has resigned from the corporation.
Stanwell Looks For Green Options
Stanwell – the State Government-owned corporation which operates the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine – is looking for renewable energy projects to invest in.
COVID Safety Plan For Shutdown
The South Burnett community will be kept safe during the upcoming $36.2 million maintenance work at Tarong Power Station despite the influx of hundreds of workers into the region.
Apply Now For Stanwell Training
Applications for Stanwell’s 2021 Apprentice and Trainee Program opened on Monday (June 22).
Stanwell Focuses On COVID-19 Safety
A range of COVID-19 measures have been implemented at Tarong and Tarong North power stations and Meandu Mine to ensure the safety of workers, their families and the community.
A Girl Can Do That!
Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive.
Downer Signs Five-Year Deal
Downer EDI will continue mining coal at Meandu for the next five years after the successful negotiation of a new contract with Stanwell
South Burnett Says Thank You!
Most people in the South Burnett wouldn’t recognise her name … but Jenny Gregg has touched the lives of thousands of local residents.
New Role At Stanwell
Former chair of the Australian Energy Council, Jennifer Tarr, has been appointed general manager at Stanwell Energy, the retail arm of Stanwell Corporation.
‘Economic Boost’ From Shutdown
The $29.9 million overhaul of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station currently under way will provide an economic boost to the local region, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Thursday.
CleanCo Headache For Stanwell
Stanwell Corporation is facing a potential PR problem at the end of this month when ownership of its low and no-emissions power stations is transferred to the new State Government-owned entity CleanCo.
Profits Power ‘Secret Tax’
The State Government has squeezed an extra $333 million in profits from electricity customers, according to the LNP.
Apprenticeships … Apply Now!
It’s that time of the year … Stanwell, Ergon and Energex are inviting applications for apprenticeships and traineeships at these government-owned enterprises.
