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Queensland’s Gladstone Power Station may close in 2029, six years early, due to energy market changes.
Queensland’s Gladstone Power Station, the state’s largest coal-fired plant, may close in March 2029—six years ahead of its 2035 retirement date—following Rio Tinto’s notification to the Australian Energy Market Operator.
No final decision has been made, and operations will continue as normal, with existing power contracts, including one with Boyne Smelters Ltd, remaining in place until 2029.
The potential closure is under review due to market and energy transition factors, with stakeholder consultations underway.
Environmental groups have welcomed the development as progress toward cleaner energy, while the Queensland government continues planning for energy reliability amid shifting policies.
La central eléctrica de Gladstone en Queensland puede cerrar en 2029, seis años antes, debido a los cambios en el mercado de la energía.