# AGL Energy

Type: Company (AGL.AX)

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/agl-energy
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## Timeline

- **2030**: Bayswater Retirement — Target window for the closure of the 2,640MW Bayswater Power Station.
- **2027-08-15**: Eraring Retirement Target — Origin Energy's Eraring Power Station, Australia's largest coal plant, is scheduled for phased closure.
- **2026-12-31**: Operational Target — The battery is expected to be fully operational and supporting the NSW grid by late 2026.
- **2026-03**: Coordination Warning — David Moretto issues a public warning regarding the need for better regional transition coordination.
- **2026-03**: Clean Energy Milestone — The site reaches a major development phase in its transition to a clean energy hub.
- **2025-12-01**: Waratah Battery Commissioning — The Southern Hemisphere's largest standby battery is expected to reach full operational capacity.
- **2025-01-01**: Construction Phase — Major construction work on the battery storage system and grid integration begins.
- **2024-06-15**: REZ Declaration — The NSW Government formally declares the Hunter Renewable Energy Zone to coordinate investment.
- **2024-03-19**: Investment Announcement — Details of the $750 million grid-scale battery project are confirmed for the Liddell site.
- **2024**: Battery Construction — Construction of the 500MW Liddell battery project commences to replace lost firming capacity.
- **2024**: Battery Construction — Work begins on the 500MW Liddell Battery and site remediation.
- **2023-04-28**: Liddell Closure — AGL Energy officially closes the Liddell Power Station after 52 years of operation.
- **2023-04-28**: Liddell Closure — The Liddell Power Station officially ceases operations after 52 years of coal-fired generation.
- **2023-04**: Liddell Closure — AGL permanently shuts down the Liddell Power Station after 52 years of operation.
- **2023-04**: Final Decommissioning — The last of Liddell's four 500MW coal units is switched off.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Liddell Site Transformation: A Blueprint for Australia's Energy Transition
2026-03-20 00:49:05 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/liddell-hunter-clean-energy-hub-transformation

### $750M Liddell Battery Project Signals New Era for Australian Grid Storage
2026-03-19 21:13:18 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/liddell-750m-grid-scale-battery-nsw

### Hunter Valley Pivots from Coal to Global Leader in New Energy Economy
2026-03-13 17:06:24 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Hunter Valley is undergoing a historic transformation from Australia's coal heartland into a diversified renewable energy hub. Through strategic investment in green hydrogen, large-scale storage, and offshore wind, the region is positioning itself as a global blueprint for industrial decarbonization.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hunter-valley-new-energy-economy-transition

### AGL Warns of 'Chaos' Without Coordinated Hunter Energy Transition
2026-03-12 20:46:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

AGL executive David Moretto has issued a stark warning that the Hunter region's shift from coal to renewables risks descending into chaos without centralized coordination. As Australia's industrial heartland faces the closure of major baseload assets, the call for a unified roadmap highlights growing industry anxiety over grid stability and regional economic security.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/agl-hunter-energy-transition-coordination-warning

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