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Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project at Mt Arthur Coal

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia

Source: World Coal

Project
Planned

BHP has partnered with ACCIONA Energía to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage project at Mt Arthur Coal. This project aims to repurpose the site for renewable energy generation, supporting local jobs and economic activity while providing power for up to 500,000 homes in New South Wales.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Energy Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Coal

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The project “Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project at Mt Arthur Coal” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Coal.

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2026-07-22

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BHP has partnered with ACCIONA Energía to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage project at Mt Arthur Coal. This project aims to repurpose the site for renewable energy generation, supporting local jobs and economic activity while providing power for up to 500,000 homes in New South Wales.

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Australia

State

New South Wales

City

Muswellbrook

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World Coal

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Energy Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2025-05-01

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