Queensland’s state-owned CleanCo has announced it won’t acquire the Moah Creek Wind Farm project, and has instead secured a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Windlab’s Kennedy Energy Park.
The project was being progressed under a Project Option Agreement between CleanCo and private developer, Central Queensland Power (CQP). This agreement provided CleanCo with the option to acquire the project following completion of all development activities, including state and federal approval processes.
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CleanCo said in a statement, “As a result of ongoing assessments of all projects in development, including their alignment with the Queensland Government’s Energy Roadmap, CleanCo has determined that, as an owned asset, the Moah Creek Wind Farm does not align with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities, given changing energy market conditions.
“Following this decision, CleanCo withdraws from further development or delivery activities for the Moah Creek Wind Farm. However, CleanCo and CQP will continue discussions about a potential future offtake opportunity from the Moah Creek Wind Farm.”
The Crisafulli Government has instead secured a new long-term power supply agreement between CleanCo and clean energy provider Windlab in a deal which demonstrates the opportunities created by the CopperString transmission line project.
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Under the new 10-year agreement, CleanCo will secure 75 per cent of Kennedy Energy Park’s wind energy output from mid-2028, delivering renewable power into the grid and reinforcing Hughenden’s role as a strategic energy hub.
Located near Hughenden, the heart of the CopperString project, the 43MW wind farm is known for its consistently strong wind profile and dependable annual output.
