NSW Appin-Tower Power coal seam project capable of 94 MW of electricity, but only contracts 6 MW? |
First 8 of 8 paragraphs shown According to market operator AEMO, Appin Power Plant had a capacity of 56MW. - But, according to the BHP Billiton's plan for environmental approval of its coal mine expansion, Appin-Tower Power Project infrastructure (managed by EDL); - produced 6 MW. from a site at Appin No. 1 and No. 2 shaft and fan site and adjacent to the Appin West pit top. Capable of 94MW: The Appin-Tower Power Project is capable of producing some 94 MW of electricity from the pre-drained coal bed methane reducing methane emissions that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Maybe more coal seam electricity in future: : The Appin-Tower Power Project would continue to be operated as part of the Project subject to future contract negotiations and ongoing economic viability. 6 MW: "The WestVAMP Project utilises up to approximately 20 per cent of the available mine ventilation air to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 250,000 t of CO2-e per year. In addition, the WestVAMP Project consists of a steam turbine capable of generating up to 6 MW of electricity for use at the West Cliff Colliery. The WestVAMP Project would continue to be used by ICHPL at the West Cliff Colliery subject to future contract negotiations and ongoing economic viability. ...Log in to read rest of Article or image. |