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Proposed Queensland coal-fired power plant under cloud over emissions and financing
(The Guardian, 23 Apr 2020) New information casts doubt on claims about environmental merit and commercial viability of Collinsville station.
Carbon emissions from a new coal-fired power station at Collinsville in north Queensland would be comparable to generators built in the state 15 to 20 years ago, according to sources familiar with the proponent’s submissions to the federal government.
Guardian Australia has learned the company behind the proposal, Shine Energy, has held discussions about obtaining a concessional infrastructure loan from the federal government via the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility.
In February the government awarded Shine $4.4m to conduct a feasibility study. The grant was broadly considered a concession to pro-coal Queensland Nationals MPs.
The Guardian, 23 Apr 2020: Proposed Queensland coal-fired power plant under cloud over emissions and financing
