Morwell Power Station

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Latrobe_Valley
gptkbp:capacity 350 MW
1400 MW
gptkbp:carbon_capture_efforts none implemented
gptkbp:climate_impact contributes to climate change
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:2014
gptkbp:closure_type transition to cleaner energy
economic downturn in Morwell
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1959
gptkbp:community_engagement limited
gptkbp:community_health air quality issues
gptkbp:community_impact job losses
gptkbp:community_involvement tested post-closure
gptkbp:community_support declined over time
gptkbp:construction_started 3 years
gptkbp:cooling_system once-through cooling
gptkbp:disbandment_date gptkb:2014
gptkbp:economic_impact significant during operation
gptkbp:electrification thermal power generation
gptkbp:emergency_shutdowns occurred multiple times
gptkbp:emissions_standard high CO2 emissions
gptkbp:employs significantly reduced post-closure
gptkbp:energy_market_role historically significant
gptkbp:energy_transition part of broader energy transition in Australia
gptkbp:environmental_concerns subject to state laws
influenced by state energy policy
gptkbp:environmental_impact conducted prior to closure
negative impact on local air quality
gptkbp:fuel_economy low compared to modern standards
gptkbp:fuel_type lignite
Latrobe Valley coal
gptkbp:funding none received post-closure
gptkbp:future_energy_trends shift towards renewables
gptkbp:future_plans none announced
gptkbp:grid_impact significant during operation
gptkbp:grid_position gptkb:National_Electricity_Market
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives limited during operation
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:4
gptkbp:height gptkb:100_meters
gptkbp:historical_achievement first unit operational in 1959
gptkbp:historical_context part of Australia's industrial history
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local economy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morwell Power Station
gptkbp:investment none post-closure
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of occurred during operation
gptkbp:legacy part of Victoria's energy history
remediation of site required
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:Latrobe_City_Council
gptkbp:location gptkb:Morwell,_Victoria,_Australia
gptkbp:main_technology steam turbine
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Energy_Australia
gptkbp:power_source approximately 8,000 GWh annually
gptkbp:price $100 million
gptkbp:project gptkb:Hazelwood_Power_Station
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Australian_Energy_Regulator
gptkbp:relicensing not applicable post-decommissioning
gptkbp:replaced_by renewable energy sources
gptkbp:safety_record mixed
gptkbp:security important for regional energy security
gptkbp:significant_event 2014 Hazelwood mine fire
gptkbp:transition_challenges facing local community post-closure
gptkbp:type brown coal power station
gptkbp:water_source Morwell River
gptkbp:wildlife habitat disruption
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morwell,_Australia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6