Wind safety training opportunity opens pathway to jobs at Uungula Wind Farm for locals with trade skills
Aurora Wind, in partnership with Squadron Energy, is calling for expressions of interest for a Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training program.
Central West-Orana residents with a trade background are encouraged to apply.
The course is designed to prepare participants for work in the wind industry.
Sapphire Wind Farm team warmly welcomes ALGWA to site
Ten members of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) have made a rare site visit to Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm.
The ALGWA, an organisation that advocates for women in local government, were able to see how wind farms operate up close.
The ten members were mayors and councillors across NSW.
First transmission lines strung at Uungula Wind Farm
A helicopter took to the Central West sky to start stringing transmission lines at Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm last month.
Transmission line will be attached to 28 towers over the coming months to connect the wind farm into the electricity grid.
Gas terminals are friend, not foe – Rob Wheals, Squadron Energy CEO
Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals writes that gas terminals, like Port Kembla Energy Terminal, should be treated as friend, not foe, as they provide a practical, efficient way to break distribution bottlenecks, increase competition and reduce the likelihood of price spikes and emergency intervention.
NSW RFS Orana Team complete leadership program to strengthen operations in Central West-Orana
Firefighters from the NSW RFS Orana team took part in a specialised program that developed leadership skills last year.
The program was hosted by Forsythes Training and proudly supported by Squadron Energy.
Port Kembla Energy Terminal backs popular Wollongong Aquathon
The 26th annual Wollongong Aquathon ran swimmingly over the weekend, bringing an atmosphere of energy, togetherness and local pride.
The popular running and swimming race was proudly support by Squadron Energy’s Port Kembla Energy Terminal.
Sapphire Wind Farm supports Christmas for children in need with toy donations
Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm team has supported the Inverell Community Sewing for Charity’s annual Christmas drive with the donation of several toys.
The toys, which are given to the Rural Outreach Support Service, are given to children in need within the region.
Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund applications open for 2026
Applications are open for Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund for 2026.
The fund supports community projects and initiatives within 50km of the 450-megawatt wind farm.
There is a total annual commitment of $200,000.
Squadron Energy’s terminal key to gas reservation policy success
The Australian Government has announced a gas reservation scheme that will require gas exporters to reserve a portion of gas for domestic use.
Squadron Energy has acknowledged this scheme, which aims to put downward pressure on prices, and maintains that the Port Kembla Energy Terminal (PKET) is key to the policy’s success as the terminal ensures gas can get to where it is needed most.
Sapphire Wind Farm fund helps 14 Inverell organisations, with motorcycle club to ride on revamped track
The latest round of Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supported 14 community organisations in the Inverell area.
These organisations shared $90,000, with the Inverell Motorcycle Sports Club using the fund to purchase a power harrow and shelter shed.