The Roma Power Station is a peaking power station in Roma, South West Queensland, Australia. It has a maximum capacity of 80 megawatts. Operations began 3 June 1999.[1]

Roma Power Station
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CountryAustralia
LocationRoma, Queensland
Coordinates26°34′38″S 148°50′24″E / 26.57722°S 148.84000°E / -26.57722; 148.84000
Commission date1999
OwnerOrigin Energy
Thermal power station
Primary fuelNatural gas

Old power station

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The connection of local natural gas suppliers to the old power station was Australia's first commercial gas project.[2] It began operations in 1961.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Meredith, Helen (4 June 1999). "Boral lauds opening of power plant". The Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Natural Gas". Maranoa Regional Council. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Sunshine and pipelines: a bright future". The Australian Pipeliner. Australian Pipelines and Gas Association. 6 April 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2022.