What is the latest status of the project “Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)”?

The status recorded for “Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)” is under construction.

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Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

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

Source: RenewEconomy

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Under Construction

A 500 MW, 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system built on the site previously earmarked for a 250 MW Newcastle gas power station. The gas project was fully approved but dumped in July 2022. The battery system serves as a gas alternative for the Tomago Aluminium smelter.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: RenewEconomy

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The project “Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from RenewEconomy.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A 500 MW, 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system built on the site previously earmarked for a 250 MW Newcastle gas power station. The gas project was fully approved but dumped in July 2022. The battery system serves as a gas alternative for the Tomago Aluminium smelter.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
City	Newcastle

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Record type	Project
Sector	Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-09-16

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