POWER

Liddell buyers step up

ALINTA Energy is interested in purchasing AGL’s ageing Liddell coal-fired power plant in the New South Wales Hunter Valley immediately with the aim of extending its life for five to seven years, while Delta Electricity is still keen to throw its hat into the ring if the station comes on the market.

 Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Alinta CEO Jeff Dimery said the company would consider the suggestion that it buy and run Liddell for five to seven years past AGL's closure date of 2022. "We are open to that proposal," he said.  ...

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