Stanwell Power Station Outage Superintendent Chris Jensen loves it when a plan comes together – so he’s in his element as the station prepares for its next maintenance overhaul.
Like any machine, power stations require proper care and maintenance in order to keep running safely and efficiently. That’s why every generating unit in every power station in the National Electricity Market (NEM) is required by law to undergo a regular, scheduled maintenance overhaul to achieve statutory compliance.
These planned outages are carefully coordinated with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) ahead of time, in order to minimise their impact on the market.
Outside of these overhauls, an ongoing regime of maintenance is required to keep each of Stanwell’s power stations running optimally throughout the year. This ensures that the energy grid continues to operate securely and reliably – and we can continue to provide the spark for a bright future.
From 15 July to 4 September this year, it’ll be time for Unit 1 at Stanwell Power Station (SPS) to be put under the microscope – but Chris’ work starts well before that.
“We started preparing for this overhaul in October last year,” Chris says. “That’s how early you have to start to allow for the scoping, planning and procurement of the parts and resources that are required for a project like this.”
