Origin Energy is primed to benefit as the NSW government works with the energy group to keep Australia largest coal-power station, Eraring, open beyond its 2025 closure date.
Origin Energy is primed to benefit as the NSW government works with the company to keep Australia’s largest coal-powered station, Eraring, open beyond its 2025 closure date.
“We acknowledge the recommendations regarding Eraring’s closure, and as we have consistently said, we will continue to engage with the NSW government to find a path forward that can help navigate the economic challenges facing the plant and avert any risk to the reliability of electricity supply in the state,” an Origin spokeswoman said after the announcement.
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