Operations

AGL in the Hunter Region

Proudly helping power New South Wales as part of the Hunter Valley community.

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At a glance

On the lands of the Wonnarua/Wanaruah People in the Hunter Valley, we’re proudly part of a community and region that has powered New South Wales for decades.

Our now retired Liddell Power Station generated electricity for over 50 years, while neighbouring Bayswater Power Station meets 20% of the state’s electricity demand.

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10,000 hectares

Our Bayswater and Liddell landholding is 10,000 hectares.

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1000 people

Around 500 employees and 500 contractors keep Bayswater running.

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2 million homes

Bayswater generates enough electricity for approximately 2 million average Australian homes.

Our assets

As the Hunter Region diversifies, we’re investing in renewable energy projects and transforming the Liddell and Bayswater site into the Hunter Energy Hub.

Bayswater Power Station

Commissioned in 1985, Bayswater is a coal-fired power station with a capacity of 2,715 megawatts. Four evaporative cooling towers stand out as the site's most distinctive feature.

Through our flexible operations program, we’ve successfully lowered the minimum generation at Bayswater to better adapt to changing market conditions. Flexibility upgrades have allowed us to avoid approximately 180,000 tCO2e of greenhouse gas emissions in FY24.

Bayswater is scheduled to close between 2030 and 2033, in line with our Climate Transition Action Plan (PDF).

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15,000 GWh

Bayswater produces around 15,000 gigawatt hours of electricity a year.

132 metres high

Bayswater’s four evaporative cooling towers are 132 metres high.

Closing 2030 to 2033

This coal-fired power station is scheduled to close between 2030 and 2033.

Liddell Power Station

For many years our 2000MW Liddell Power Station was the backbone of the New South Wales electricity system. Following its closure in April 2023, we’re preparing Liddell to become part of our integrated Hunter Energy Hub.

Demolition is expected to commence in early 2025, with our intention being to recycle over 90% of Liddell’s materials in the decommissioning and demolition process (PDF).

Liddell transition documents 

Employee support through Liddell’s closure (PDF)

Rehabilitation of the Liddell Ash Dam (PDF)

Hunter Energy Hub

In the years ahead, we’ll be transforming our Liddell and Bayswater site into our first integrated energy hub.

Repurposing existing assets and infrastructure including land, water, transport links and grid connectivity, the Hunter Hub will bring together co-located industries that can make a positive contribution to the energy transition and create economic opportunities for the local community.

Discover the Hunter Hub

Local job opportunities

Keep an eye out for employment and training opportunities across our Bayswater Power Station, Hunter Energy Hub and renewable energy projects.

Community and environment information

We understand the importance of contributing to the growth and diversity of our community, and managing our impact on the environment where we do business.

Project documents and approvals

Liddell Battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works

To find documents relating to the Liddell battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works, visit Liddell Battery

Community enquiries and complaints

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Mail

AGL Community Complaints & Enquiries,
Locked Bag 14120 MCMC,
Melbourne VIC 8001