Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Operational Target
The battery is expected to be fully operational and supporting the NSW grid by late 2026.
State Approval Granted
NSW government issues the final state-level 'stamp' of approval for the project.
Clean Energy Milestone
The site reaches a major development phase in its transition to a clean energy hub.
Methane Mitigation Revision
Gassy submits an updated plan to capture and flare fugitive methane emissions.
Construction Phase
Major construction work on the battery storage system and grid integration begins.
Battery Construction
Work begins on the 500MW Liddell Battery and site remediation.
IPC Public Hearings
Independent Planning Commission holds hearings amid widespread community protest.
Investment Announcement
Details of the $750 million grid-scale battery project are confirmed for the Liddell site.
Environmental Impact Statement
Gassy submits initial environmental and economic impact assessments to the state.
Liddell Closure
The Liddell Power Station officially ceases operations after 52 years of coal-fired generation.
Final Decommissioning
The last of Liddell's four 500MW coal units is switched off.
Operations Begin
Liddell Power Station starts generating electricity for the NSW grid.
The former Liddell Power Station site in the Hunter Valley has reached a critical milestone in its transition from a coal-fired giant to a multi-technology clean energy hub. This transformation, centered around a massive grid-scale battery, serves as a primary case study for repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure to support Australia's net-zero ambitions.
A massive $750 million grid-scale battery is being developed at the site of the decommissioned Liddell coal power station, capable of powering 200,000 homes. This project marks a significant milestone in Australia's energy transition, repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure for large-scale renewable storage.
The New South Wales government has granted regulatory approval to a controversial high-methane coal project, prioritizing economic output over significant environmental concerns. The decision has sparked intense debate regarding the destruction of endangered koala habitats and the impact of fugitive methane emissions on climate targets.
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