What is the latest status of the project “TransAlta Centralia Coal-to-Gas Conversion Project”?

The status recorded for “TransAlta Centralia Coal-to-Gas Conversion Project” is planned.

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TransAlta Centralia Coal-to-Gas Conversion Project

Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Centralia, Washington, United States

Source: News From The States

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The project involves the conversion of Washington's last coal-fired power station in Centralia from coal to natural gas fuel. The plant was scheduled to shut down coal operations by the end of 2025 as part of a negotiated agreement and state law, but a federal emergency order has mandated continued coal burning for 90 more days, delaying the conversion.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: News From The States

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The project “TransAlta Centralia Coal-to-Gas Conversion Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Natural Gas sector, located in Centralia, Washington, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from News From The States.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project involves the conversion of Washington's last coal-fired power station in Centralia from coal to natural gas fuel. The plant was scheduled to shut down coal operations by the end of 2025 as part of a negotiated agreement and state law, but a federal emergency order has mandated continued coal burning for 90 more days, delaying the conversion.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Washington
City	Centralia

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Record type	Project
Sector	Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-12-21

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