Conargo Wind Farm community newsletter – August 2025

Following the announcement for the South West Renewable Energy Zone (SW REZ) Access Rights Tender in April 2025, Squadron Energy is continuing to develop Conargo Wind Farm. Alternative project layout and transmission connection options are currently being explored. Read more in the latest community newsletter.

Squadron Energy welcomes Developer Rating Scheme launch

Squadron Energy has welcomed the appointment of a Developer Rating Scheme supplier, which marks the launch of an industry pilot. CEO Rob Wheals said he was pleased to see progress on a scheme that would help the community decide who they wanted to work with. “Community support is critical to the success of the renewable […]

Water security one step closer for new advanced wastewater treatment plant

Construction is officially underway for a new advanced wastewater treatment facility in Dubbo, with Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, and Dubbo Regional Council marking the milestone with a sod turn today. Squadron Energy Executive General Manager Development and Delivery Tony Clark said starting construction was a proud moment in delivering legacy infrastructure for […]

First components arrive at port for Uungula Wind Farm

The first shipment of wind turbine components for Uungula Wind Farm has arrived at the Port of Newcastle. Squadron Energy Executive General Manager Development and Delivery Tony Clark said tower sections were the first Uungula Wind Farm components to hit Australian shores, with the parts being stored at the port until the site is ready […]

Response to Productivity Commission report

Please attribute to a Squadron Energy spokesperson: Squadron Energy welcomes the Productivity Commission’s interim report Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation and supports its focus on accelerating Australia’s clean energy transition through practical, productivity-enhancing reforms at the lowest possible cost. We need to keep the renewables pipeline moving to ensure we can replace […]

Dragons team up with Squadron for Riverina Blitz

The Dragons this week teamed up with Major Partner Squadron Energy to deliver the club’s Best You Can Be Blitz to a host of schools throughout the Riverina. Rising star Ryan Couchman made the overnight trip alongside the Dragons Community Team to deliver the program to six schools whilst also hosting a Come & Try […]

Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Grant applications now open​

Community groups are invited to apply for support through the Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Grants, which opened for applications on Monday 13 January 2025. The key objective of the grants is to provide financial support to local community groups and organisations working to make a positive and lasting contribution to regional communities near Clarke […]

PKET is Australia’s answer to looming gas shortages​

The ACCC’s updated outlook on gas demand and supply confirms Australia’s east coast faces gas shortfalls, said Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals. “Squadron Energy’s Port Kembla Energy Terminal (PKET) has completed construction and is the only LNG import terminal capable of guaranteeing gas supply and avoiding price spikes for Australian businesses and families. “PKET will be […]