The West Australian government has called time on its coal-fired power stations, unveiling plans to retire the Muja and Collie stations by 2029 and invest $3.8 billion in new green power infrastructure.
In a major energy policy update, Premier Mark McGowan also ruled out any new natural gas-fired power stations on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) – the state’s main electricity network – after 2030.
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Michael Bennet is WA reporter for The Australian Financial Review based in Perth. He has worked as a journalist for more than a decade, including at The Australian where he was senior banking reporter and also covered economics, markets and deals. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.bennet@afr.com
