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Overview
The Osborne Cogeneration plant is one of Australia’s largest cogeneration plants. It
consists of a 124 MW gas turbine and a 65 MW steam turbine.
The plant has been designed to provide up to 169.2 tonnes per hour of bulk steam for
the Penrice Soda Products soda ash plant while generating.
Osborne provides about 10% of South Australia’s electric energy.
The plant is over 50% more efficient than a conventional gas or coal-fired power
station. This advanced technology reduces nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions by at least
80% and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 35% to 50% over that of conventional
power stations.
Climate Change
Risks
Potential cessation of operations due to actual or preparation for sea level rise /
tidal. Delays in restarting generation will occur.
Destructive winds may increase salt aerosols deposits on electricity conductors,
leading to flashovers and corrosion.
Reduced thermal efficiency. Increases in cooling water temperature may reduce
the efficiency of the energy production cycle.
Variations or more pronounced demand, impacting on supply operations.
Adaptation Planning
No actions specific to climate change adaptation.
Information Sources
Pelican Point website:
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power-station/
Climate Change, Disasters and Electricity Generation - Strengthening Climate
Resilience Discussion Paper 8 Dr. Frauke Urban and Dr. Tom Mitchell
nd%20electricity%20generation.pdf
Table 11.8: Synergen Power, Dry Creek
Company
Synergen Power
Address
Cavan Road, Cavan.
Jobs
Not available
Exports
Yes – connected to the National Electricity Grid
Building Valuation
Not available
Insurance Details
Insurance against bushfires (Licence condition)
Contact
None identified
Overview
The Synergen Dry Creek power plant is a peaking generator of 156 mega watts. The
plant comprises three 52 MW gas turbines.
It is only used during peak periods or to kick-start the Torrens Island power station if all
power of the electricity grid fails. The power is generated at times of high demand,
particularly on days of very high temperatures.
Climate Change
Risks
Reduced thermal efficiency.
Variations or more pronounced demand, impacting on supply operations.
Adaptation Planning
None specific to climate change adaptation.
Information Sources
International Power website:
ESCOSA electricity generation licences:
Climate Change, Disasters and Electricity Generation - Strengthening Climate
Resilience Discussion Paper 8 Dr. Frauke Urban and Dr. Tom Mitchell
nd%20electricity%20generation.pdf
