Funding for First Nations men’s group to help build a better future
Squadron Energy’s First Nations Engagement Facilitator, Justin Toomey-White said the collaboration provides an opportunity for the men, to not only give back to the community, but also create a business plan and gain valuable employment experience. “This is about more than funding gardening equipment. We want to leave a legacy,” Mr Toomey-White said. “Our aim […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm community newsletter – December 2024
Clarke Creek Wind Farm recently celebrated the successful installation of the 50th wind turbine, marking the halfway point of turbine installation on our 450MW project. Another milestone was also achieved with the laying of the 100th turbine foundation. Read more in the latest community newsletter.
Port Kembla Energy Terminal ready to supply gas to Australia’s eastern states
Squadron Energy’s Port Kembla Energy Terminal (PKET) – Australia’s first LNG import terminal has completed construction. Commissioning of the onshore receiving facility is now underway, which ensures the functionality of all equipment at the import terminal including the control system, marine loading arms and fire system. Squadron Energy Executive General Manager, Operations Stuart Davis said […]
Squadron Energy highlights urgency of energy transition in committee address
Squadron Energy’s Chairman Jason Willoughby was pleased to give evidence to the Select Committee on Nuclear Energy’s inquiry into nuclear power generation in Sydney today. Mr Willoughby emphasised the urgent need to stay focussed on delivering the lowest cost energy generation solutions that are available today in order to replace Australia’s ageing coal plants. “Australia […]
Oversize overmass transport update – December 2024
Major work activities are progressing onsite at Clarke Creek Wind Farm and we have now completed 75 per cent of our oversize overmass (OSOM) deliveries to the project site. The last shipment of components has also arrived at Gladstone Port. The OSOM movements are continuing and include ongoing transportation of turbine components and ancillary electrical […]
Spicers Creek Wind Farm selected for Capacity Investment Scheme
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, has welcomed news its Spicers Creek Wind Farm in New South Wales has been selected for the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme. The 700MW wind farm located in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) is one of seven successful NSW generation projects in the first national tender process. Squadron […]
Squadron Energy response to the draft GenCost 2024-25 report
The GenCost 2024-25 draft report released today by the CSIRO and AEMO reaffirms that for the seventh year in a row, renewables continue to have the lowest cost range of any new-build electricity generation technology, said Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals. “The report confirms that nuclear is not currently economically competitive, it won’t be ready in time […]
Squadron Energy awards local students with STEM Scholarships
Sapphire Wind Farm Operations Manager, David Williamson presented the awards this week during the respective schools’ end-of-year presentation evenings. “We’re providing these scholarships to students in the New England region to give young people skills that could be relevant to the renewables sector,” Mr Williamson said. “This is just one of many ways that we’re […]
Dragons jersey revealed with new major partner
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Squadron Energy, working in partnership with St George Illawarra Dragons, will have the Squadron Energy logo featured on the front of the NRL and NRLW home and away playing jerseys and across club apparel. St George Illawarra Dragons CEO Ryan Webb said the club was looking forward to kicking off […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm supporting Queensland businesses
One of those businesses is Boom Logistics, a national industrial services group with bases in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. The company specialises in providing lifting solutions, including short-term and long-term crane hire, travel towers, access equipment, and associated services. Boom Logistics National Projects Construction Manager Andrew Rowe shared some insights on […]