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Angela Macdonald-Smith

Still at square one, but a state deal on Eraring is now inevitable

NSW has finally firmed up its starting point for talks on the extension of Eraring – but big questions remain on how long it will be and how much it will cost.

After months of speculation on the future of NSW’s biggest electricity generator, there’s been only a tiny step forward.

The one thing that’s now certain is that the NSW government wants an extension of at least part of the coal-fired plant’s 2880 megawatts of capacity – both to ensure the lights stay on and to prevent spiralling prices.

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Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com

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